In 1954, the department of the State Academy of Music, which trained instrumentalists and singers, was divided into two faculties – Instrumental and Vocal. The Instrumental Faculty is the place where students are instructed in all classical instruments and trained for careers as concert artists, concertmasters, soloists, principal players and performers in symphony, opera, operetta, brass and other orchestras, as well as accompanists and teachers. Throughout the history of the faculty, some of the most prominent instrumentalists have taught at the Faculty, many of whom with impressive international careers.
In addition to the classical instruments, the Faculty also offers instruction in the organ, harpsichord, accordion, tenor horn, baritone horn, Celtic harp, as well as the traditional Bulgarian bagpipes (gaida), kaval, gadulka and tambura. The course in Folk Singing is also part of the Faculty.
DEGREE COURSES AT THE FACULTY
Piano
Organ
Harpsichord
Accordion
Violin
Viola
Cello
Double Bass
Harp
Celtic Harp
Classical Guitar
Flute
Oboe
Clarinet
Bassoon
French Horn
Trumpet
Trombone
Tuba
Tenor Horn
Baritone Horn
Percussions
Chamber Music
Piano Accompaniment
Instrumental Pedagogy
Kaval
Bagpipes (Gaida)
Gadulka
Tambura
Folk Singing
DEANS OF THE FACULTY
Prof. Atanas Gardev (1896 – 1964)
Prof. Vladimir Avramov (1909 – 2007)
Prof. Leon Souroujon (1913 – 2007)
Prof. Sava Dimitrov (1919 – 2008)
Prof. Lili Atanasova (1921 – 2004)
Prof. Petar Karparov (1920 – 2013)
Prof. Petar Hristoskov (1917 – 2006)
Prof. Anton Hadzhiatanasov (1924 – 2016)
Prof. Savka Shopova-Markova (1931 – 2018)
Prof. Dimitar Momchilov, Ph.D.
Prof. Atanas Atanasov, Ph.D.
Prof. Georgita Boyadzhieva, Ph.D.
Prof. Sava Dimitrov, Ph.D.
Prof. Yasen Teodosiev, Ph.D.