Master of Arts
in Music Performance

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:

  • Instrumental/Vocal Performance
  • Wind Orchestra Conducting (inactive)
  • Ensemble Conducting (with specialization in contemporary repertoire)

 

 

Course contents

(in Italian)

Description, objectives, and structure of the Major in Instrumental Vocal Performance

Description, objectives, and structure of the Major in Ensemble Conducting (contemporary repertoire)

Admissions

Key facts:

  • Application deadline: 20 February
  • Video audition (Major in Performance): submission of a video recording by 20 February
  • Life auditions in April, for those who pass the video audition

All the information needed to complete the admission procedure for the Master of Arts in Music Performance can be found on these pages:

Major in Performance

 

Major in Ensemble conducting

 

Study regulations

The regulations for the Master of Arts in Music Performance, as well as all other regulations of the University School of Music are available on the Regulations page.

Awarded title

Master of Arts in Music Performance– Major in Instrumental/vocal Performance

Master of Arts in Music Performance – Major in Ensemble conducting (contemporary repertoire)

Duration of studies

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 [*].

Costs

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 the Costs overview for the Masters's.

Type of Master qualification

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.

 

 

 

 

[*] 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.

Contatti

Giulia Genini
Lorenzo Micheli
 
Co-Responsabile della Formazione
Co-Responsabile dell'area Performance
servizi.accademici@conservatorio.ch