“It is in learning music that many youthful hearts learn love.”

- Domenique Richard

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Note to Students/Parents/Guardians

The School of Music will be receiving new applications between the 18th – 31st of May.
Link to Prospectus SoM Prospectus 2022 (canva.com)
Link to Applications MAVC – MySchool (gov.mt)


About the School

Established in 1975 as the Johann Strauss School of Music, the Malta School of Music, originally situated in Old Bakery Street in Valletta, has been one of the most effective governmental schools in the music performance and artistic field. Over the years, thousands of students have attended music lessons at the school and many of them furthered their studies both locally and abroad. The Malta School of Music is now situated in the newly refurbished centralised premises in Ħamrun.

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News

Red & White 2026 – A Concert of Polish and Maltese Music

Red and White 2026 celebrates artistic collaboration between Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) and The Maxime Orchestra (Poland) through a concert that combines professional orchestral performance with strong educational objectives. The […]

Building an Inclusive Future Through Music

Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC), through the Malta School of Music, has formally renewed its collaboration agreement with the Malta Trust Foundation, reaffirming a shared commitment towards inclusive arts education and […]

The Evolution of Music Education in Malta – Johann Strauss School of Music Celebrates its 50th Anniversary

This article by Lydia Buttigieg – who is a full-time music teacher at the MAVC, Malta School of Music – is based on a presentation by the author at an […]

MAVC, Malta School of Music & Fondazzjoni Kottonera Presents “Kunċerti Vokali” Across the Cottonera

Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC), through the Malta School of Music, in collaboration with Fondazzjoni Kottonera, proudly presents Kunċerti Vokali, a series of vocal concerts being held across the Cottonera during February and […]

Malta School of Music Celebrates 50 Years of Excellence at Verdala Palace

The Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC) marked a major milestone in its history with a celebratory event commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Malta School of Music, formerly known as the Johann […]

L-AĦĦAR BASTIMENT – an artistic multidisciplinary production (art, drama, music and dance) featuring stories from the Grand Harbour

Following the success of the annual public productions presented by the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College (MAVC), a new artistic production will soon be showcased on 9 May 2026 at the St Agatha Auditorium, […]

VACANCIES

Position of Part-time Educator for the Mikiel Anton Vassalli College in the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation Closing time is Monday, 24th  November  2025 at 17:15 hrs. (CET).             Apply https://edurecruitment.gov.mt Drawing & Painting […]

Successful Parent Meeting Marks the Start of the 2025–26 Academic Year at the Malta School of Music

Successful Parent Meeting Marks the Start of the 2025–26 Academic Year at the Malta School of Music The Mikiel Anton Vassalli College, Malta School of Music, warmly welcomed parents of […]

MAVC, Malta School of Music Prospectus 2025/26

https://mikielantonvassallicollege.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MAVC-Malta-School-of-Music-Prospectus-2025_26.pdf Please note the following amendments: -1st October – Students & Parents’ Meeting with HCN, HoS – 16 -18 February – Carnival Holidays

MAVC Applications Opened


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