--- title: About us | Administration and Staff | European Academy of Fine Arts description: Discover the European Academy of Fine Arts, a leading institution revolutionizing music education for modern musicians. image: https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hubfs/Film%20Scoring%20Academy%20Assets/Orchestra/_DSC8261-1-1.jpg --- [![Film Scoring Academy of Europe](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Film%20Scoring%20Academy%20Assets/Logos/EAFA%20Banner%20White-1.png?width=300&height=39&name=EAFA%20Banner%20White-1.png "Film Scoring Academy of Europe")](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/?hsLang=en) - Masters Masters - [MFA in Film and Game Scoring](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/master-fine-arts-film-and-game-scoring) - [MFA in Conducting](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/master-fine-arts-conducting-classical-studio-contemporary) - Online Online - [Online Graduate Diploma in Film & Game Scoring](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/online-graduate-diploma-film-and-game-scoring) - Summer Summer - [Film Scoring Summer Programme](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/film-scoring-summer-program) - [Conducting Summer Programme](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/conducting-summer-program) - Faculty Faculty - [EAFA Administration and Creative Team](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/administration-and-creative-team) - [Film Scoring Academy of Europe](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/faculty) - [The Conducting Institute](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/faculty) - Resources Resources - [Alumni](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/alumni-access) - [Blog](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/european-academy-of-fine-arts-resources-hub) - [Call for Scores](https://www.europeanrecordingorchestra.com/win-a-session) - [FAQ](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/frequently-asked-questions) - Get Started Get Started - [Apply Now](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/apply) - [Request Info](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/general-enquiries) [![Film Scoring Academy of Europe](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Film%20Scoring%20Academy%20Assets/Logos/EAFA%20Banner%20White-1.png?width=300&height=39&name=EAFA%20Banner%20White-1.png "Film Scoring Academy of Europe")](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/?hsLang=en) - Masters Masters - [MFA in Film and Game Scoring](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/master-fine-arts-film-and-game-scoring) - [MFA in Conducting](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/master-fine-arts-conducting-classical-studio-contemporary) - Online Online - [Online Graduate Diploma in Film & Game Scoring](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/online-graduate-diploma-film-and-game-scoring) - Summer Summer - [Film Scoring Summer Programme](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/film-scoring-summer-program) - [Conducting Summer Programme](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/conducting-summer-program) - Faculty Faculty - [EAFA Administration and Creative Team](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/administration-and-creative-team) - [Film Scoring Academy of Europe](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/faculty) - [The Conducting Institute](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/faculty) - Resources Resources - [Alumni](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/alumni-access) - [Blog](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/european-academy-of-fine-arts-resources-hub) - [Call for Scores](https://www.europeanrecordingorchestra.com/win-a-session) - [FAQ](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/frequently-asked-questions) - Get Started Get Started - [Apply Now](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/apply) - [Request Info](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/general-enquiries) [![Film Scoring Academy of Europe](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Film%20Scoring%20Academy%20Assets/Logos/EAFA%20Banner%20White-1.png?width=400&height=39&name=EAFA%20Banner%20White-1.png "Film Scoring Academy of Europe")](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/?hsLang=en) - Masters Masters - [MFA in Film and Game Scoring](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/master-fine-arts-film-and-game-scoring) - [MFA in Conducting](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/master-fine-arts-conducting-classical-studio-contemporary) - Online Online - [Online Graduate Diploma in Film & Game Scoring](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/online-graduate-diploma-film-and-game-scoring) - Summer Summer - [Film Scoring Summer Programme](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/film-scoring-summer-program) - [Conducting Summer Programme](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/conducting-summer-program) - Faculty Faculty - [EAFA Administration and Creative Team](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/administration-and-creative-team) - [Film Scoring Academy of Europe](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/faculty) - [The Conducting Institute](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/faculty) - Resources Resources - [Alumni](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/alumni-access) - [Blog](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/european-academy-of-fine-arts-resources-hub) - [Call for Scores](https://www.europeanrecordingorchestra.com/win-a-session) - [FAQ](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/frequently-asked-questions) - Get Started Get Started - [Apply Now](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/apply) - [Request Info](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/general-enquiries) ![EAFA Banner White-1](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Film%20Scoring%20Academy%20Assets/Logos/EAFA%20Banner%20White-1.png?width=993&height=97&name=EAFA%20Banner%20White-1.png)   ## Innovation in Education: Leading the Way for Modern Musicians Our mission is to provide innovative and comprehensive music education programs that empower modern musicians to thrive in a rapidly changing industry while fostering a global community of artists and scholars. Our in-person and online courses offer comprehensive training that cover everything from technique and theory to business and career development, with a sharp focus on the creation of a professional portfolio. We also believe in the importance of staying relevant with contemporary music practices, and our programs reflect this by incorporating the latest workflows and technologies used in the music industry. As a result, our students are better equipped to succeed in the ever-changing modern landscape. With our innovative programs, students across the world have access to more relevant and dynamic music education than ever before. ## Administration and Creative Team ![Joe](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hubfs/Joe.jpg "Joe") **Dr. Joseph Rooney** President Irish American University ![Rory](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hubfs/Rory.jpg "Rory") **Dr. Rory McEntegart** Vice President Irish American University ![Jeremy](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hubfs/Jeremy.jpg "Jeremy") **Jeremy Leidhecker** Director of Administration European Academy of Fine Arts ![Ronan 2024 2](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hubfs/Ronan%202024%202.jpg "Ronan 2024 2") **Ronan Scolard** Director of Enrolment Management European Academy of Fine Arts ![Petya](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hubfs/Petya.jpg "Petya") **Petya Milanova-Narváez** Operations Manager & Coordinator of Student Life, European Academy of Fine Arts ![Antony](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hubfs/Antony.jpg "Antony") **Antony Ramirez Ferrigno** Digital Marketing Manager European Academy of Fine Arts ![andres](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hubfs/andres.jpg "andres") **Andres Rodriguez** Marketing Technologist European Academy of Fine Arts ![Pablo Narvaez](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hubfs/Pablo%20Narvaez.jpg "Pablo Narvaez") **Pablo Narváez** Technology Manager European Academy of Fine Arts ![Petar](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hubfs/Petar.jpg "Petar") **Petar Petkov** Videography and Photography European Academy of Fine Arts ![ERIN](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hubfs/ERIN.jpg "ERIN") **Erin Potgieter** Social Media and Alumni Relations European Academy of Fine Arts ![Nestor Romero Clemente](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hubfs/Nestor%20Romero%20Clemente.jpg "Nestor Romero Clemente") **Nestor Romero Clemente** Videography and Video Editing European Academy of Fine Arts ![Milen](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hubfs/Milen.jpg "Milen") **Milen Mladenov** Recording Session Videography European Academy of Fine Arts ## Meet Our Lecturing Faculties    ![FSAE Logo White LARGE](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/FSAE%20Logo%20White%20LARGE.png?width=350&height=147&name=FSAE%20Logo%20White%20LARGE.png) ### Film Scoring Academy of Europe   The Film Scoring Academy of Europe offers full-time Masters, Online Graduate, and summer programs in film and game scoring. Rooted in providing composers comprehensive practical experiences of working with filmmakers and recording their music with live orchestra, our programs are highly sought after within the industry.     [Learn more](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/filmscoringacademyofeurope/faculty?hsLang=en) ![The Conducting Institute Logo White-1-1](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Conducting%20Institute%20Logo%20White-1-1.png?width=350&height=183&name=The%20Conducting%20Institute%20Logo%20White-1-1.png) ### The Conducting Institute   The Conducting Institute at the European Academy of Fine Arts offers conductors a unique training experience: regular podium time with a professional orchestra. The Conducting Institute offers a full-time MFA degree program providing more practical experience than any other conducting program in the world.   [Learn more](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/theconductinginstitute/faculty?hsLang=en) ![EAFA Banner White-1](https://www.eafa.iamu.edu/hs-fs/hubfs/Film%20Scoring%20Academy%20Assets/Logos/EAFA%20Banner%20White-1.png?width=300&name=EAFA%20Banner%20White-1.png "EAFA Banner White-1") **General enquiries:** [info@eafa.iamu.edu](mailto:info@eafa.iamu.edu) Phone Number: +359 88 471 5900 ul. 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