Classical Music - Instrumental (M.Mus.) 120 ECTS
For whom
This program is designed for graduate instrumentalists specializing in classical music, including chamber music and early music.
Special features
High-level classical training to develop and perfect the soloist skills on their major instrument; practice-oriented; extensive rehearsing with ensembles and orchestras. Students will have the opportunity to perform with musicians from other traditional backgrounds and study global aesthetic theories. The curriculum includes modules on historical performance practices, project-based work in sound workshops from concept to realization, and career-focused modules on topics such as musician law, music curation and management, public relations and marketing. Additionally, innovative modules like music and AI, indigenous sound practice, artistic research within a transtraditional context and more are offered.
Major subjects
Keyboard instruments (piano, harpsichord); plucked instruments (guitar, lute, harp); brass instruments (horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba); string instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass); woodwind instruments (clarinet, saxophone, flute, oboe, bassoon).
Structure of Studies
Example: Master of Music – Instrumental
1st Semester – 30 ECTS
• Major Instrument / Korrepetition
• Sound Workshop
2nd Semester – 30 ECTS
• Major Instrument / Korrepetition
• Sound Workshop / Chamber Music
• Elective course from a diverse selection of 12 practice-based or research-oriented modules*
3rd Semester – 30 ECTS
• Major Instrument / Minor Instrument
• Sound Workshop / Chamber Music
• Elective course from a diverse selection of 12 practice-based or research-oriented modules*
4th Semester – 30 ECTS
• Major Instrument / Minor Instrument
• Sound Workshop / Chamber Music
• Master Project
• Elective course from a diverse selection of 12 practice-based or research-oriented modules*
Elective courses
* Techniques and instruments from other traditions
introduction to instrument building (acoustic or digital)
computer composition
music recording
sound installation and sound art
music as interdisciplinary media art
introduction to ethnographic field research
introduction to artistic research
transhuman music
music and artificial intelligence
music curating