As the international dimension has become essential in the training of young musicians, CMDL adheres to the Erasmus Charter, the International Association of Schools of Jazz (IASJ), and the European Association of Conservatoires (AEC). CMDL develops partnerships with the most prestigious international music schools.
— Royal Academy of Music, London (United Kingdom)
— Hochschule für Musik, Munich (Germany)
— Universidade Lusíada, Lisbon (Portugal)
— Escola Superior de Música de Lisboa (Portugal)
— BFH University of Applied Sciences, Bern (Switzerland)
— Saint Louis College of Music, Rome (Italy)
— Siena Jazz – National Academy of Jazz, Siena (Italy)
— Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen (Netherlands)
— ArtEZ University of Arts, Arnhem, Enschede, and Zwolle (Netherlands)
— Vilniaus Kolegija University of Applied Sciences, Vilnius (Lithuania)
— Viljandi Culture Academy – University of Tartu, Viljandi (Estonia)
— Souza Lima – Conservatório e Faculdade de Música, São Paulo (Brazil)
Every year, the CMDL invites an internationally renowned musician-composer and students from various European institutions to work on a “large ensemble” project led by the guest. During this week, professors from these different institutions come to teach at the CMDL.
European Big Band’s Leaders: Rubinho Antunes (2022), Patrice Caratini (2021), Pierre Drevet (2019), Perico Sambeat (2018), Bert Joris and Philip Catherine (2017), Nick Smart (2016), Jim Beard (2015), Gil Goldstein (2014).
Students registered in a European conservatory or university member of the Erasmus Charter, may apply to join the CMDL with Erasmus + mobility.
What are the steps for foreign students wishing to apply for DNSPM and/or bachelor of music? Here you will find the administrative routes to follow depending on your country of origin.
No degree is required, but registration is subject to a prior hearing. French is the language used in class but all teachers speak English.