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Ein Orchester spielt auf einer Bühne. Im Vordergrund sind Musiker mit Blasinstrumenten zu sehen, darunter eine Oboe, Saxophon und Fagott. Bild HSLU/Xenia Zezzi

Bachelor of Arts in Music/Classical Music profile Advanced exploration of one’s instrument or voice in Classical Music

This generalist specialisation offers an in-depth study of music and an opportunity for students to perfect their technical and creative instrument-playing or vocal skills. Supported by renowned teachers in the field, they develop their artistic expression and prepare for a career as musicians. Chamber music and ensemble playing take centre stage from the start. This makes the Bachelor of Arts in Music the ideal foundation for our consecutive master’s programmes.

What we offer

Some of the special features that set our courses apart:

  • Individual supervision provided by the relevant study coordinator
  • Wide range of modules available from outside the chosen profile
  • Strong networks across the student body
  • Close collaboration with the Lucerne Symphony Orchestra, the Collegium Musicum, the Lucerne Festival, the Luzerner Theater and many other cooperation partners
  • Involvement in various orchestra projects and regular opera productions

What to expect

Key aspects of the programme include

  • Weekly one-to-one tuition in the artistic main subject
  • Regular class instruction and rehearsal work with an accompanist
  • Numerous orchestra, ensemble and choir projects
  • Extensive foundational education in music theory and history
  • Ample opportunity to perform in the School’s state-of-the-art concert venues
 
Picture of two students in front of a piano.

What students say about their choice of study programme

Bachelor students Raisa Ierone and Matteo Atzori tell us why they decided to study music in Lucerne.

Der Akademiechor der Hochschule Luzern beim Auftritt

Akademiechor Luzern

Founded in 1953, the Akademiechor Luzern is composed of talented students attending the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

Die Junge Philharmonie Zentralschweiz – das Sinfonieorchester der HSLU Musik

Junge Philharmonie Zentralschweiz

The Junge Philharmonie Zentralschweiz is an orchestra that can adapt to playing chamber music as well as full symphonies.

Main Lecturers

Facts

Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Graduate profile

Classical profile

Specialisation
  • Classical instrumental
  • Classical vocal
Field of activity
Admission

All information may be found here

Entrance examinations

All information may be found here

Requirement

About the exam content

Application deadline

February 28, 2026

Commencement of studies

September 14, 2026

Semester dates
All about academic dates
Language of instruction
  • German
Head of studies/Study coordinator
Study fees
All about tuition fees
Place of study

Lucerne-Kriens

Duration of studies

3 years

Time model
  • full-time
Development and specialisation possibilities

Available specialisations:

Online study guide

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