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CIEE Summer Contemporary Music Creation & Critique in Paris, France (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Paris, France
  • Program Terms: Summer
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: CIEE 
  • Restrictions: SIU applicants only
  • Please follow the application instructions in the brochure below.
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Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Music Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English
Click here for a definition of this term Housing: Family Stay Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2-Sophomore
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5 Click here for a definition of this term Type of Experience: *Study Abroad
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type: Direct/Program Click here for a definition of this term Credit Type: Transfer
Click here for a definition of this term Applicants: SIUC Students Only Click here for a definition of this term Sponsor: CIEE
Program Description:

Summer Contemporary Music Creation + Critique

PARIS, FRANCE

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Program Overview

Your Summer Contemporary Music Creation + Critique program in Paris lasts 4 weeks and is designed for students with a passion for music composition. You will enroll in courses at the host institution,  Institut de Recherche et Coordination Acoustique/Musique?(IRCAM). Enhance your experience with extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in French culture. Live and learn in Paris!

Unique Experiences

LEARN FROM AND COLLABORATE

with IRCAM students, composers, researchers, scholars, and visiting performers.

MASTER CUTTING-EDGE ELECTRONIC

composition software – then enjoy a year of access to IRCAM’s software database back home.

CONNECT WITH CELEBRATED ARTISTS

and composers at the IRCAM ManiFESTE music festival.

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Excursions & Activities

CIEE’s excursions and cultural activities in Paris will open doors for you to explore France's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.  

Samples of past excursions and activities: 

  • Learn the nuances of the City of Lights through a guided walk of Paris
  • Savor time in the studio, patching, sound sculpting, composing, and more
  • Attend concerts, conferences, exhibitions, and happenings around multimedia and new music technology and composition

What's Included

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Three-day orientation – an introduction to French culture, your academic program, and the city, plus practical information about living in your host city
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Overnight excursions
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - up to $2,000 toward travel costs guaranteed to all Pell-elgible students.

Gilman Go Global Grants - $2,500/semester and $1,000/summer, guaranteed to all Gilman applications.

Merit-Based Scholarships - $2,500/semester and $750/summer, awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

Minority Serving Institutions (MIS) Grant - $2,000/semester and $500/summer, guaranteed to all students attending MSIs.

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Why CIEE

  • Tuition
  • Housing
  • Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
  • Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
  • Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
  • Field trips and cultural activities
  • Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext
  • 24/7 emergency on-site support

Questions?

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