INTRODUCTION
Since its establishment (1995), the main purpose of the Magnificat Institute (from now on “MI”) has been that of giving a professional education to students with a musical talent and an interest, in order to create artists, performers, educators and “makers” of music.
The MI welcomes students from the ages of 4-5 and, through its Pre-Academic courses (1st, 2nd and 3rd cycles) takes them gradually to the Academic courses. In partnership with the Conservatory of Music “A. Pedrollo” since 2003, the MI implements the Pre-Academic programs of the Conservatory.
Granted to all the students who have completed the 3rd cycle study program at the MI, the diploma guarantees automatic access to the Academic Courses of the Conservatory of Music “A. Pedrollo” in Vicenza (Italy), or in Jerusalem with and at the MI.
On June 26, 2012, the Ministry of Education of Italy (Miur) has authorized the establishment of 1st level (BA Degree) and 2ndlevel (Master’s Degree) academic courses by the Conservatory A. Pedrollo of Vicenza at and through the MI. The implementation of the Academic Courses of 1st level and 2nd level at and through the MI is expected for the first time at the beginning of the Academic Year 2014-15. Once completed the academic study program at the MI, the Conservatory A. Pedrollo of Vicenza and the Magnificat Institute will grant BA and MA degrees with legal value in Italy and the entire European Union.
ACADEMIC COURSES AT THE MAGNIFICAT
On June 26, 2012, the Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR) of Italy has activated the Academic Courses in Piano and Organ at the Magnificat Institute. A formal request has been put forward to offer academic courses in the following instruments:
ACADEMIC COURSES 1st LEVEL (Diploma)

Body awareness techniques

Performance practices according to piano instrument 1

Performance practices according to piano instrument 2

Vocal and instrumental reading 1

Ear training 1

Ear training 3

Harmony theory and analysis

History of music

Second instrument Piano

Chamber vocal music performance practices for singers 2

Performance practices 2 cello

Performance practices 3 cello

Analysis methodologies

History and historiography of 18th century music

Improvisation techniques

Vocal ensemble music and choral repertoire 1

Orchestra and orchestral repertoire 1 cello

Orchestra and orchestral repertoire 2 flute
Please check the study program for each instrument on the following webpage (Conservatorio di Vicenza):
> ACADEMIC COURSES & PROGRAMS