BACHELOR instrumental / vocal

The Instrumental or Vocal Bachelor in Jazz Music offers the basis to start a career as a professional musician. These studies focus mainly on the practice of an instrument or singing by offering individual lessons and customized accompaniment. Theoretical courses, opening modules and masterclasses are also offered to deepen one's skills and broaden one's artistic horizons. In addition, students benefit from numerous opportunities to perform and collaborate with musicians from other departments.

Thomas Dobler, Head of BA and MA Jazz

> ADMISSIONS AND PREPARATION OF APPLICATION

> WARNING !
Please read the full page below before filling out your application form.

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE

The deadline for enrollment in the entrance exam is March 1st of every year.

BACHELOR OF MUSIC PREREQUISITES

Applicants must be in possession of a recognised secondary school diploma or a recognised professional diploma. There is no age limit. Special dispensations are occasionally granted to candidates of outstanding ability.

LANGUAGE

Courses are given in French. A minimal level of French is required. The recommended level is the B2 level of the "European Portfolio of Languages".
www.portfoliolangues.ch
Mastery of the French language is a condition for passing certain exams.

REGISTRATION FOR ADMISSION

Important : all the annexes of your application must be prepared before filling in the form.

Steps :

1. CHOSEN FIELD OF STUDY

2. FILE CONSTITUTION

1 photo (passport size)
letter of motivation
curriculum vitae
list of the repertoire you have worked on already
programme for the entrance examination and partitions (in one.pdf)
copy of the high school diploma (Maturité, Baccalauréat, Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hoschulreife, General Certificate of Education, Kotogakko, etc.)
copy of the diplomas already obtained during your musical studies & grade transcripts
copy of the valid passeport or identity card
copy of the admission fee payment (Swiss francs 80.-, non-refundable). Please indicate under "Comment to the beneficiary" the name and surname of the candidate
only for Master in Music Pedagogy instrumental/vocal Teaching or Music in Schools : Bachelor and Master levels :
- extract from the criminal records
only for Master in Music Pedagogy instrumental/vocal Teaching to send to admissions.map@hemu-cl.ch :
- essay regarding one general question concerning teaching and musical/vocal pedagogy)
- curriculum vitae essay
- letter of motivation
only for Bachelor Music at school or Master Music at school to send to admissions.musec@hemu-cl.ch :
- argument on the following two elements:
  - Pourquoi voulez-vous être professeur de musique à l'école ?
  - Donnez-nous votre vision de ce que devrait être la musique à l'école.
    (Environ une demi-page de réponse par question à rendre)
- curriculum vitae essay
- letter of motivation

3. ACCOUNT CREATION, REGISTRATION AND TRACKING

> Questions

Enquiries : admissions.jazz(at)hemu-cl.ch

ENROLLMENT FEE

The CHF 80.- enrollment fee must be paid by bank transfer to:

BANQUE CANTONALE VAUDOISE
Case Postale 300
1001 Lausanne
Clearing 767

Titulaire du compte :
FOND. HEM VD VS FR ET CL
Rue des Côtes-de-Montbenon 22
1003 Lausanne

Code IBAN : CH84 0076 7000 H565 5888 5
SWIFT : BCVLCH2LXXX

Proof of bank transfer must be included in the application dossier. Please indicate under "Comment to the beneficiary" the name and surname of the candidate.
The enrollment fee is non-refundable.

Fees and school fees 2025-2026 (.pdf)
Fees for multiple applications (.pdf)

CONFIRMATION

A confirmation by email will be sent to you once your administrative registration is finalized. Please check your email. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your registration is not confirmed.

ENTRANCE AUDITION & EXAM DATES

From 7th to 15th April 2025 (these dates are subject to change)..

ENTRANCE AUDITION REPERTORY

The works to be presented in the entrance audition are listed in the following documents:

FRANÇAIS : Conditions d'admission BACHELOR jazz - 2025 (.pdf)
ENGLISH : Admission requirements BACHELOR OF ARTS in jazz - 2025 (.pdf)

SAMPLE THEORY EXAM

In addition to instrumental skills, the candidate must have a theoretical background to enter the Bachelor program at the Haute Ecole de Musique de Lausanne. If the candidate is eligible after the instrumental exam, he or she will have to take a theory test.

Examen d'admission théorique (.pdf)

THE ENTRANCE AUDITION & EXAM DAY

1. Instrumental audition: applicants play all or part of their audition repertory for a jury made up of the director (or his representative) and a panel of faculty members.

2. Bachelor of Arts in Music applicants who successfully pass the instrumental audition will be interviewed by the jury the same day.

AUDITION AND EXAM RESULTS

The jury decides on the admission status of applicants: admitted, eligible for admission, or ineligible for admission. The ineligible candidate does not have the required level to enter the Haute Ecole de Musique de Lausanne.

Applicants admitted to the HEMU must confirm their definitive enrollment before 31st May of each year.

Successful applicants will receive a confirmation letter during the summer, including information on the courses they will be taking.

BACHELOR & MASTER STUDIES RULES AND REGULATIONS

Rules and regulations for Bachelor and Master studies (.pdf)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Students, and particularly foreign students, are not insured by the HEMU in case of accidents or illness. Students must subscribe to a private insurance policy and furnish proof of subscription at the time of enrollment.

INSTRUMENTAL / VOCAL

The HEMU instrumental/vocal Bachelor of Arts in Music offers a generalist training with numerous main disciplines to choose from the list below:

Accordion
Bass
Clarinet
Double bass
Flute
Guitar
Oboe
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Vibraphone
Voice