Minor Composition
In-depth exploration of the art of composing
The Minor in Composition provides students with an opportunity to hone and build on the composing and analytical skills they acquired as part of their undergraduate studie
- Passed the entrance exam for the chosen Master's Programme (MA P or MA MP)
- Passed the entrance exam for the Minor in Composition
- Place availability (not applicable for students on the MA MP Music theory programme)
Minor in Composing - Compulsory module (12 CP):
- Composition - individual tuition
- Seminar on composition/music theory
Minor in Composing - Elective module (8 CP):
- Analysis for Composition/Music Theory Major (different eras)
- Analysis for Composition/Music Theory Major (20th/21st century)
- Instrumentation
The entrance exam for the Minor in Composition is held in June.
Application process: The application, including confirmation of admission to the MA programme for the subsequent academic year, must be filed by 31 May.
Applicants must submit (together with confirmation of admission to the MA programme) by 31 May three copies of:
- at least one composition
- (optional) stylistic exercises, concepts, computer-music programmes, projects, essays, other documentation, music theory/musicological research etc.
Oral exam (approx. 35 minutes)
- Analysis of a brief movement from 20th/21st century (preparation time: 60 mins)
- Short presentation of one of the own compositions submitted by the applicant
- Detailed commentary on an audio recording of a piece of music from the 20th/21st century
Hochschule für Musik Basel FHNW
Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Hochschule für Musik Basel FHNW
Leonhardstrasse 6
4009 Basel
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