Educational objectives.
- The ability to prepare and give lessons at secondary schools that are well founded in theory and subject-specific didactics
- Excellent musical/artistic skills
- A diverse and practical repertoire ranging from singing, piano improvisation and ensemble leadership to composing and arranging
- Openness and curiosity towards various forms of expression and styles as well as the ability to incorporate these into lessons
- Listening to, shaping and reflecting on musical processes with pupils, fostering the development of their musical skills and expanding their musical horizons
- Establishing links between music and other areas of life
- Being familiar with media technologies and music software and making appropriate use of them in lessons
- Shaping musical life in the field of music education, leading school ensembles, choirs and orchestras and making a significant contribution to the school’s public image
Prepared for a diverse professional environment.
The Majors of the Department of Music offer the biggest variety of instrumental, vocal and pedagogical programmes in Switzerland: conducting, choral conducting, jazz, pop, school music, music technology and composition in different subject areas. The extensive freedom to choose, interdisciplinary teaching formats and self-managed project work in the course allow you to benefit from such diversity and expand your horizons.
Prepared for a quality education.
Due to the limited number of places available, you will have to pass a careful selection process and an aptitude test. On the basis of the individual admissions requirements, the programme aims to develop your artistic, intellectual, explorative and social skills as you progress towards independence and professionalism. The individual support, particular emphasis on a general musical education and wide range of courses support the continual, dynamic expression of your interests for your future professional development.
Prepared to undertake research.
The large number of lecturers in the research institutes guarantees that you will receive research-based tuition. Basic research methodology is taught in the course as well, and you will document your general explorative perspective in the form of written and artistic project work. If you are interested and a suitable opportunity is available, active involvement in research projects is also possible.