DU Musicien intervenant (DUMI) at Université Lumière Lyon 2

Programme overview

The DU Musicien intervenant (DUMI) prepares students for the recognised profession of musician-intervener in schools and, depending on skills, for teaching in conservatoires, work in specialist settings and creation and mediation in live performance. It is run by the CFMI over two years, alternating professional practice in primary schools with training sessions (1,500 hours in total); an apprenticeship route is possible in the second year.

Faculty: UFR Lettres, Sciences du Langage et Arts (LESLA) | Duration: 2 years (1,500 hours) | Study mode: full-time (French) | Location: Bron, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Alternation between field practice (one day a week in a primary school, designing and leading music sessions) and training sessions at the CFMI, with continuous assessment over two years and a final practical and theoretical test.

Career pathways

Musician-intervener working mainly for local authorities and arts associations; teaching in conservatoires, specialist settings, creation and live-performance mediation depending on skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry at baccalauréat level; the jury considers the candidate's maturity and the richness and quality of artistic experience in any style. Admission tests assess instrumental and vocal performance, memory, reproduction and commenting on music. No musical diploma is required.

EUR 178 a year (2026/2027). Initial-training rate per year of study (students who have not interrupted their studies for more than 2 years); the CVEC student contribution is additional. Continuing education is charged separately. Source

Duration: 2 years (1,500 hours)

Apply through the official page: https://www.univ-lyon2.fr/formation/candidatures

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