Malta Contemporary Music
Summer Academy
Learn. Collaborate. Perform.
Programme begins in July 2026
Places are limited and applications are reviewed individually
Apply now to secure your place at MCMSA 2026
Train Like a Professional Musician
From the practice room to a professional stage in 8 weeks
Are you eager to join fellow musicians, deepen your skills, collaborate creatively, and experience what it truly means to train and perform music at a professional level?
The Malta Contemporary Music Summer Academy (MCMSA) 2026 is an intensive 8-week summer programme designed for passionate and dedicated musicians of all ages and stages who are ready to grow, challenge themselves, and work seriously on their craft.
Through focused musical training, creative collaboration, and real-world performance experiences, students develop not only their technical skills, but also their confidence, musical identity, and ability to work effectively with others.
Led by a faculty of tutors with international training and professional experience, MCMSA offers structured instruction in musicianship, instrument training, ensemble work, and performance, delivered within a supportive yet demanding environment that values both discipline and creativity.
Participants strengthen their musical foundations, work closely within bands and ensembles, and take part in weekly ensemble sessions on a fully equipped professional stage, in an actual venue setting. This hands-on approach allows students to experience the realities of rehearsal, preparation, collaboration, and live performance, not as a simulation, but as the real thing.
Whether you are taking your first serious steps or continuing along an established musical path, MCMSA invites you to fully immerse yourself in music, refine your abilities, and become part of a community that treats music as a serious artistic pursuit.
Our Summer Academy
What's Included
Structured weekly training
36 hours of focused sessions designed to build skills consistently over 8 weeks
Instrument-specific tuition
Technical development aligned with ensemble and performance work
Theory, rhythm & ear training integrated with practice
Learn concepts in direct connection to what you play and perform
Ensemble & band development
Weekly rehearsals focused on collaboration, listening, and musical responsibility
Rehearsals and performances on a professional stage
Access to a fully equipped venue with professional-grade backline and setup
Student portal access
Schedules, sheet music, resources, and direct communication with tutors throughout the programme
Perform live at the MCMA end-of-summer concert
Showcase your work in a real concert environment with an audience
Certificate of completion
All participants receive a certificate upon completing the programme
Your Sample Week
Here's what a typical week looks like for one student.
Example - Bass Student
Pricing
€720
Including VAT
Admissions are open. Apply and use code earlybird at checkout.