The Master of Arts in Music Performance is a full-time degree course[*]. This course requires total dedication from the student in terms of time and emotional commitment, to achieve adequate technical and artistic maturity.
The Master of Arts in Music Performance is offered with the following Majors:
[*] On request, and with approval from the head of study programs, the curriculum may be completed in three years. The number of ECTS credits, as well as the mandatory presence in all subjects, remain unvaried.
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Description, objectives, and structure of the Major in Instrumental Vocal Performance
Description, objectives, and structure of the Major in Ensemble Conducting (contemporary repertoire)
The Master of Arts in Music Performance usually takes place in 4 semesters and corresponds to a total number of working hours equivalent to 120 ECTS credits[*].
Master of Arts in Music Performance
In-depth study in various Majors such as: Instrumental/Vocal Performance, Wind Orchestra Conducting, Ensemble Conducting (Contemporary Repertoire)
The Master of Arts in Music Performance is an independent Master's Degree programme under Swiss cooperation in accordance with the Konferenz Musikhochschulen Schweiz KMHS cooperation model.
A full list of fees may be found in the section Fees and Payments. A description of the standard costs for the Master of Arts in Music Performance is available on “Costs Master”.
The regulations of the Master of Arts in Music Performance, as well as all other regulations of the University of Music are available on the section Study Regulations.
[*] If enrolled as a second Master's, 30 ECTS credits are normally recognised from the first Master's obtained, usually in the main subject (instrument/voice).
To apply for the Master of Arts in Music Performance, you must complete the following steps:
All the information you need to complete the admission process for Master of Arts in Music Performance the can be found here:
Giulia Genini
Lorenzo Micheli
Co-Responsabile della Formazione
Co-Responsabile dell'area Performance
servizi.accademici@conservatorio.ch
(Deadline applications 20.01.2025)