Lucerne School of Music regional roots and international links

Study in the lively cultural environment of Lucerne, a town celebrated for its appreciation of music. From the very beginning the bachelor's and master's degree programmes at the Lucerne School of Music incorporate concerts and on-stage experience as core activities. This is carried out in association with the Lucerne Festival Academy, the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra, the Lucerne Theatre, Jazz Festivals and the Jazzkantine Luzern, amongst others.

Studierende im Saal auf Dreilinden.

Bachelor’s and Master’s

Lucerne School of Music offers students an individual, musical-artistic education within the lively cultural environment of Lucerne: a city that is world-famous for its music.

Klarinett-Student übt vor einem Spiegel.

Preparatory studies and foundation course

The pre college courses are specifically designed to prepare young people for the bachelor's entrance examination.

Ein Pianist blättert die Noten durch.

Continuing education

The Lucerne School of Music offers a diverse range of possibilities of further qualifications in musical-artistic and musical-educational areas.

Eine Frau trägt Kopfhörer. Sie nimmt an einem Forschungsprojekt teil.

Research

The research and development takes on research initiatives, develops research programmes and realises projects surrounding the topics of performance and music pedagogy.

Buchrücken in einem Regal der Bibliothek.

Library

The music library has modern equipped work places, offers competent advice and access to a range of up-to-date media. It serves as a meeting place and a place of learning.

Ein Mischpult.

Podcasts

The Lucerne School of Music has its own internet webcasting channels that play jazz and classical music. It also produces podcasts from the «Jazzkantine».

Aussenansicht des geplanten Neubaus.

New building

In the next few years a new building for the Lucerne School of Music will be constructed in the area of the city known as «Luzern Süd». It opens its doors in autumn 2020.