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Béla Bartók Music High School

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Béla Bartók Music High School of Miskolc

The Béla Bartók Music High School of Miskolc (Hungarian: Miskolci Bartók Béla Zeneművészeti Szakközépiskola) is a prominent secondary school in Miskolc, Hungary, specializing in music education. Founded in 1966,[1] it bears the name of the Hungarian composer Béla Bartók and is a continuation of earlier music schools in the city.

Location

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The Béla Bartók Music High School is located 182 kilometres away from the capital Budapest, and 48 kilometres from the border with Slovakia and 188 kilometres away from Hungary's western border with Ukraine.

The Palace of Music

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The institution is housed in the Palace of Music (Zenepalota), a historic neo-rococo building completed in 1927. The building features a grand concert hall, which serves as a venue for student performances, concerts by visiting artists, and community events.

Educational programs

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The school offers a variety of music programs, including classical instrument training, vocal studies, and composition. Students receive intensive instruction from educated teachers, many of whom are active performers. Alongside their musical education, students complete standard secondary school coursework, which includes music theory, composition, and performance.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ Bela Bartok Faculty of Music
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