Promotion Program
Join our promotion program
With our study program, you will have the opportunity to develop your talent to the maximum with great working professionals and to perform in emblematic venues around the world. You can sign up as part of the CSM’s higher education program or you can do it separately.
The Promotion Program of the Centro Superior de Música de Galicia (CSM Galicia) is an innovative program focused on the professional career development of talented musicians.
To this end, it offers participants the opportunity to perform as soloists in some of the most prestigious halls of the music scene and with renowned orchestras.
Concert opportunities
Registered musicians are guaranteed two concerts per year.
The performances are selected according to the level of the participants and the availability of places each year.
For these concerts, participants’ travel and accommodation expenses are covered, allowing them to focus entirely on their professional development.
Auditions and selection
For the Junior Program and Advance Program, the process will be online in video format.
In the case of the Promotion Program, the process will be face-to-face with two annual calls, in July and September.
Recording opportunities
Each registered musician will be part of a recording project in a professional environment.
The project includes fully edited, mixed and mastered audio recordings, along with professional video footage and photos.
This comprehensive promotional material is designed to enhance the participant’s visibility and career prospects.
Career development
Beyond performance, the program prioritizes long-term career development, underscoring the philosophy that “your success is our success.”
Participants receive strategic guidance from CSM Galicia faculty, including preparation techniques to excel in auditions and performances.
Master Classes at CSM Galicia
Participants have access to specialized master classes taught at CSM Galicia, focused on repertoire development and effective strategies to give their best performance in high-level concerts.
The Promotion Program provides participants with prestigious international opportunities, professional recordings and the support, training and supervision of experts to develop their full potential on the global stage.
3 Modalities of promotion program
Junior Promotion Program
What it offers
2 monthly classes of their specialty with teachers from CSM Galicia.
2 monthly chamber music classes.
Masterclass "Promotion Program" with an international artist to prepare concerts.
Social media masterclass for artists.
Monthly participation in a concert in the auditorium of the CSM of Galicia, Valga.
Participation in a minimum of two concerts in auditoriums in Galicia.
Participation in auditions for a minimum of 6 concert or touring opportunities in prestigious international venues.
Participation in auditions to record a CD.
requirements
Be under 18 years of age.
Pass the entrance exams.
It is not necessary to live in Valga.
Promotion Program
What it offers
Higher degree in regulated music.
All classes credited towards the degree.
Monthly participation in a concert in the auditorium of the CSM of Galicia, Valga.
Participation in a minimum of two concerts in auditoriums in Galicia.
Social media masterclass for artists.
Participation in auditions for a minimum of 6 concert or touring opportunities in prestigious international venues.
Participation in auditions to record a CD.
requirements
To pass the entrance exams to the superior grade carried out in the CSM of Galicia during the months of July and September.
Transfer of enrollment from another conservatory in Spain (in this case, a previous level test will be taken).
Duration 4 years.
Promotion Program advanced
What it offers
2 solo concerts per year with one of the collaborating orchestras.
Participation in auditions for a minimum of 6 concert or touring opportunities in prestigious international venues.
Monthly participation in a concert in the auditorium of the CSM of Galicia, Valga (optional).
Masterclass "Promotion Program" with an international artist to prepare the concerts.
Social media masterclass for artists.
Participation in a minimum of two concerts in auditoriums in Galicia (optional).
Participation in the recording of a CD.
requirements
Higher degree in his or her specialty.
Experience in solo concerts or recitals.
Pass the selection tests.
A master's degree in your specialty is not mandatory, but will be taken into consideration.
It is not necessary to live in Valga.
Sergio Manteiga with the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Our Promotion Program student, Sergio Manteiga García, during his performance at the Musikverein in Vienna with the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra on March 17th, 2025.
Performances by some students
of the Promotion Program
These are some of the ENTITIES we have agreements with
Musikverein Vienna Goldener Saal – Musikverein (Vienna).
Teatro Colón de Mar de Plata (Argentina).
Municipal Symphonic Band of Mar de Plata (Argentina).
Escuela Superior de Arte de Yucatán (Mexico).
State Opera Stara Zagora – Stara Zagora (Bulgaria).
State Opera Bourgas – Burgas (Bulgaria).
State Opera Rousse (Bulgaria).
Carnegie Hall – Weill Recilal Hall (New York).
Altes Rathaus – Vienna (Austria).
Ateneo Mercantil – Valencia (Spain).
Classical Music La Vilavella Festival (Spain).
Reserve your place
request more informationauditions and registration
Do you want to give a definite boost to your professional career as a musician on the international scene?
The audition process for the CSM Galicia Promotion Program is conducted online, allowing musicians from all over the world to apply.
Candidates must submit video samples of their performance along with a biography for evaluation.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online meeting/interview with the selection committee.
Once accepted, enrolled musicians work closely with CSM faculty to design a customized program tailored to their artistic and professional goals. This collaborative planning marks the beginning of their preparatory journey, during which participants receive guidance and support to ensure they are prepared for the demanding opportunities of the program.
As part of the program, enrolled musicians participate in an annual online session in which they are considered for concert and recording opportunities that match their skills and artistic development.