Béla Bartók Music High School



Béla Bartók Music High School of Miskolc (Miskolci Bartók Béla Zeneművészeti Szakközépiskola) is situated in the Palace of Music (Zenepalota) in Bartók Square, Miskolc, Hungary. It is a music school named after the Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. It was founded in 1966. Béla Bartók Music High School started its first school year in 1966, based on the work of former musical institutions in the town. It is a music high school offering education and professional music training.

The building of the school is called the ’Palace of Music’, which was built in neo-rococo style in 1927. It has a concert hall.

Education
Children have to take an entrance examination in front of a professional board and can choose among 24 faculties. Children study in school after basic vocational training. 97% of the school-leavers go on to music colleges or the Academy of Music. General education is part of the curriculum. One of the subjects of the school within physics is acoustics. Students have the opportunity to learn English, German, or Italian.