For children and young people (from age 10) who show an aptitude and willingness for specialised musical training.
INSTRUMENTS
Violin | Viola | Cello | Double Bass
Flute | Oboe | Clarinet | Bassoon | Saxophone
Trumpet | Horn | Trombone | Tuba
Percussion | Harpsichord* | Piano* **
*Instruments with limited vacancies
**No openings in Phase 3
1st and 2nd GRADES
2nd Cycle of Basic Education
ADMISSION TEST
The admission tests consist of a practical instrumental test, in which the candidate must prepare a scale with its arpeggio, a study and a piece or a movement with a level corresponding to the end of the previous grade to which they are applying, and a moment in which they are asked some questions about Musical Training by the teacher of that subject who is assigned to the jury.
Candidates for the 1st degree may not have any musical knowledge or know how to play an instrument; in these cases, the test will consist of a trial run on an instrument and a short listening test.
SYLLABUS
INSTRUMENT
Individual tuition
45 min / week
MUSICIANSHIP
Group lesson
90 min / week
ENSEMBLE CLASS**
Orquestra Piccola
90 min / week
or Orquestra Juvenil Metropolitana
120 min / week
Choir, Piano 4 Hands, Percussion Ensemble, Clarinet Ensemble or other
60 min/week
** depending on the student’s level
TUITION FEE
203,55 X 11 instalments
Enrolment: 75€
Renewal of enrolment: 50€
1st Degree Admission Tests: 90€
2nd Degree Admission Tests: 90€
Frequency equivalence test (per test): 90€
3rd, 4th and 5th GRADES
3rd Cycle of Basic Education
ADMISSION TEST
The admission tests consist of a practical instrumental test, in which the candidate must prepare a scale with its arpeggio, a study and a piece or a movement with a level corresponding to the end of the previous grade to which they are applying, and a moment in which they are asked some questions about Musical Training by the teacher of that subject who is assigned to the jury.
SYLLABUS
INSTRUMENT
Individual lesson
45 min / week
MUSICIANSHIP
Group lesson
90 min / week
ENSEMBLE CLASS
Orquestra Juvenil Metropolitana
120 min / week
Choir, Piano 4 Hands, Percussion Ensemble, Clarinet Ensemble or other
90 min / week
TUITION FEE
223,36€ X 11 instalments
Enrolment: 75€
Renewal of enrolment: 50€
Admission exams: 90€
Frequency equivalence test (per test): 90€
ENROLMENT DEADLINES
1st application phase (new students) Through May 20, 2026
2nd application phase (new students)* Through July 26, 2026
3rd application phase (new students)* 1 September to 15 October 2026
*subject to availibility
MORE INFORMATION
School Office
Monday to Friday: 9.00 am–1.00 pm and 2.00 pm–6.00 pm
conservatorio@metropolitana.pt | 213 617 320
The office is closed during the month of August.