info.lemmens [at] luca-arts.be
Campus Lemmens
Lemmensberg 3
3000 Leuven
Belgium

Harp? Let your talent shine at LUCA School of Arts

Harp

LUCA Conservatory of Music is an internationally oriented music conservatory in Belgium, offering high-level bachelor’s and master’s programs to international students from around the world. With a tradition dating back to 1879 as the former Lemmensinstituut, LUCA is one of the leading conservatories in Belgium for classical music and composition.

Students can specialize in solo performancechamber music, and orchestral auditions, with extensive opportunities for live performances.

Concerts & events 

The Harp Class at the LUCA Conservatory of Music is led by Claudia Lucia Lamanna, winner of the prestigious International Harp Competition of Tel Aviv. Under her guidance, students receive high-level professional training focused on excellence in harp performance, international harp competitions, and top-level orchestral auditions. The curriculum prepares young harpists for
a successful career as orchestral musicians and solo performers, combining advanced technical training, refined musical interpretation, and a strong artistic identity. The class offers an ideal environment for students aiming for an international career in classical music.

Admission test

We hold three admission tests each year, in March, July, and September. For specific dates, click here. The test includes a solfege exam and an instrumental performance exam (full details can be found here). International candidates have the option to submit a one-take video of their program.

Register here for the admission test Bachelor

Register here for the admission test Master

What Does the Programme Look Like?

The first two years of the Bachelor's programme provide a solid foundation in both practical skills and theoretical knowledge. In the third year of the Bachelor's and throughout the Master's programme, the focus shifts to more intensive instrumental training, emphasizing personal musical expression. Alongside individual instrumental lessons, students also take courses in cross-disciplinary subjects that help prepare them for professional life, with a strong emphasis on creativity and collaboration.
 

Bachelor 1
 
Instrument  24 credits
Basic education (ear training/rhythm/harmony) 12 credits
Theoretical training (Art in Context/Music History) 12 credits
Orchestra/Ensemble 6 credits
Chamber music 3 credits
Sight-reading technique 3 credits


 

Bachelor 2
 
Instrument 24 credits
Basic education (ear training/rhythm/harmony) 12 credits
Theoretical training (Art in Context/Music History) 9 credits
Audition Training 6 credits
Orchestra/Ensemble 6 credits
Chamber music 3 credits


 

Bachelor 3
 
Instrument 30 credits
Theoretical training (Art in Context/Music History) 9 credits
Audition Training 6 credits
Orchestra/Ensemble 6 credits
Chamber music 3 credits
Elective component 6 credits


 

Master 1
 
Instrument 24 credits
Chamber music 6 credits
Ensemble 6 credits
Research 6 credits
Professional Toolkit 6 credits
Elective component (Workshops/Minors/Cross-domain subjects) 12 credits


 

Master 2
 

Instrument and artistic research 30 credits
Chamber music 6 credits
Ensemble 6 credits
Professional Toolkit 6 credits
Elective component (Workshops/Minors/Cross-domain subjects) 18 credits

 

For the detailed curriculum and course components, click the link below.

ECTS sheets Bachelor (course components)

ECTS sheets Master (course components)