Master of Arts in Music Composition & Theory
A full-time master's program dedicated to achieving technical and artistic maturity in music composition and theory.
Best for:Best for aspiring composers and music theorists seeking intensive, full-time artistic training at the graduate level.
Overview
The Master of Arts in Music Composition & Theory is a full-time degree program designed to provide students with rigorous training in musical creation and analytical thinking. Offered through a cooperative Swiss model via the Konferenz Musikhochschulen Schweiz KMHS, the curriculum demands complete dedication to foster advanced artistic and technical maturity. Students engage deeply with contemporary compositional practices and theoretical frameworks within a supportive conservatory environment. The program aims to shape accomplished composers and theorists equipped for professional artistic careers.
What you'll do
- Complete rigorous full-time coursework in music composition and theory
- Develop original musical compositions demonstrating advanced technical and artistic maturity
- Participate actively in seminars, workshops, and collaborative performances
- Engage in critical analysis of historical and contemporary musical works
- Complete a comprehensive master's thesis or final artistic project
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in music or equivalent qualification
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: Italian; working proficiency required
Instruction: Italian
- Demonstrated aptitude in music composition or advanced music theory
- Proficiency in reading and writing musical notation
- Portfolio of original musical compositions or analytical works
- Strong ear training and musicianship skills
- Hold an eligible undergraduate degree or equivalent conservatory qualification
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How to apply
Deadline: February of each year
Applicants must submit their application through the official conservatory portal by the annual February deadline. The process typically requires providing academic transcripts, identification documents, and a portfolio of creative works. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for an entrance audition or interview.
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