This specialised master’s degree programme at the Schola Cantorum Basiliensis aims to train students in musical excellence and thus prepare them for an international career on stage, in church and in the concert hall. The Schola Cantorum Basiliensis is a recognised centre for early music. With high-calibre lecturers and an inspiring and diverse community of students, it offers ideal conditions for studying music at the highest international level.
Factsheet
- Degree
- Master of Arts FHNW in Spezialisierter Musikalischer Performance, Studienrichtung Alte Musik historische Spielpraxis Renaissance - Romantik instrumental / vokal
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Learning mode
- Onsite
- ECTS credits
- 120
- Duration
- 4 semesters
- Teaching language
- level B1 in German is required
- Stay abroad
- Possible
- Application fee
- 200 CHF
- Semester fee
- 750 CHF (CH) | 1000 CHF (EU/EFTA) | 1250 CHF (Not-EU/Not-EFTA)
At a glance
- In-depth study of playing techniques and performance practice of early music as well as examination of historical sources
- Preparing paths to the professional fields of historical music practice
- Performing creatively and artistically convincingly as a soloist and as part of an ensemble and learning to convey the special aspects of early music
Why study this?
This Master’s programme is aimed especially at musicians who are at an advanced stage in music. This two-year programme focuses primarily on performance practice. The theory-based subjects essential to Early Music are offered either as an intensive combined course (ear training, historical composition techniques, and historical notation) or as individual subjects.
Holders of an MA in Specialised Music Performance are qualified to pursue a career as a soloist and/or as an ensemble musician, delivering performances that are stylistically appropriate, artistically compelling and of the highest calibre. They are also qualified to share their expertise and experience in workshops and masterclasses.
Structure and programme contents
The Master of Arts in Music Performance focuses on the intensive engagement with Early Music playing techniques and performance practices, coupled with an in-depth examination of historical sources. As a result, students advance their understanding of the stylistic and aesthetic aspects of music and the need to creatively convey these qualities in contemporary performances.
The Master’s programme also places great importance on, and provides ample opportunity for, regular ensemble work.
Modules and regulations
The BA and MA degree programmes at the Basel Academy of Music are based on modules.
The legally binding structure provides an initial guide to the content and weighting of the subjects on the degree programme.
The detailed content and modalities of the individual subjects can be found in the module descriptions.
The study regulations come into force together with the study and examination regulations of the Basel Academy of Music FHNW and form the legal framework.
Structure
Module descriptions
Study Course Regulations
Lecturers
Schola Cantorum Basiliensis
Requirements, admission, entrance exam
We expect students to have good German language skills at the beginning of the studies. Students who are not German native speakers must present at least a B1 German language certificate (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)) at the beginning of the studies.
Admission Criteria
Entrance exam
The entrance exam is individual for each study programme direction.
Dates
Procedure
Organisational matters
Quicklinks
Files and Regulations
Advising and information events
Contact
Prof. Christian Hilz
- Phone
- +41 61 264 57 57 (Central office)
- christian.hilz@fhnw.ch
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Registration
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