General Information
Founded in 1895, named after the internationally renowned composer and cellist from Abruzzo - Italy: Gaetano Braga, the Conservatory of Teramo is one of the oldest Music Institutions in Italy.
Since 2015, the MUR (Ministry of Education, University and Research) has recognized the ISSSMC “Gaetano Braga” as an Institute of Higher Education.
The Conservatory pursues the musical education at professional level, the diffusion and growth of musical culture, the disclosure of the musical and artistic culture in all its forms through modern educational and cultural paths.
We have a Chamber Orchestra (about 50 elements), strings and wind ensembles and we often form a larger Orchestra for special events. The orchestra ranges across the entire symphonic repertoire The youth choir, in its complete or chamber formation, is fundamental in concerts in the area.
The artistic production focuses on numerous main events articulated throughout the entire academic year.
Thanks to the intimate dimension of the Conservatory, students can establish a closer relationship with the teachers and with the Institution. The possibility of creating opportunities for fruitful musical interaction means that many teachers invest educationally and musically on the ISSSMC ”Gaetano Braga”.
Currently, in addition to the preparatory courses, there are the following paths for the achievement of the First and Second Level Academic Diploma
First Level Academic Diploma:
• Accordion, Bassoon, Cello, Clarinet, Composition, Conducting, Double Bass, Electronic Music, Flute, Guitar, Harp, Harpsichord and Historical Keyboards, Horn, Jazz (Percussion Instruments, Vocal Performance, Guitar, Electric Bass, Double Bass, Piano, Saxophone), Mandolin, Oboe, Percussion Instruments, Piano, Recorder, Saxophone, Trombone, Trumpet, Viola, Violin, Vocal Performance;
Second Level Academic Diploma:
• Audio technician and lights for the show, Cello, Chamber Music, Clarinet, Flute, Guitar, Oboe, Piano, Piano Accompaniment, Recorder, Saxophone, Trombone, Viola, Violin, Vocal Performance.
The academic programs are organized according to the international credit-system. One credit in Europe is equivalent to 25 hours of study activity (lessons and personal practice). For First Level degrees the students must obtain 180 credits (ECTS) (60 credits for each year, which correspond approximately to 1250 hours of study and 250 hours of lessons every year), and for the Second Level 120 credits. The students must attend at least 80% of lessons. If a student wishes to continue his or her studies in another Italian or European school, the credits obtained will be valid.
To enter First Level courses it is compulsory for the students to possess a regular High School diploma (not exclusively musical). Foreign degrees must be evaluated as equivalent to the Italian qualification “Diploma di scuola media superiore” (High school diploma). Moreover, the students should demonstrate that they have the necessary practical musical skills to perform the admission program.
To progress to the Second Level (Master), students must have attained a First Level (Diploma, Bachelor) or equivalent degree ( or a foreign university degree or comparable qualification recognized in Italy). Adequate practical musical skill is an essential requirement.
Seminars, workshops, lectures and master classes on various subjects are held regularly throughout the years.
