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