Classical Music - Vocal (M.Mus.)   120 ECTS


For whom

For graduate singers of classical music, including chamber music as a major.


Key features

High-level classical education and vocal technical training; practice-oriented; extensive rehearsing with vocal and instrumental ensembles; 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 subject

Vocal Performance


Structure of Studies

Example: Master of Music – Vocal


1st Semester – 30 ECTS
• Main subject / Korrepetition
• Art and practice (sound workshop, scenic lessons, body and speech training


2nd Semester – 30 ECTS
• Main subject
• Art and practice (sound workshop, scenic lessons, body and speech training)

 • Elective course from a diverse selection of 12 practice-based or research-oriented modules*


3rd Semester – 30 ECTS
• Major subject

 • Art and practice (sound workshop, scenic lessons, body and speech training)

 • Elective course from a diverse selection of 12 practice-based or research-oriented modules*


4th Semester – 30 ECTS
• Main subject and 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