It's the tone that makes the magic—discover how music is formed
The students in this bachelor’s programme have a burning desire to learn how music is made; they want to understand what keeps it together at its core. Moreover, they wish to pass on their skills and knowledge to pupils or students later and to expand their expertise around digital tools and media.
Students learn the music theory basics such as texture, ear training and analysis alongside scientific methods and how to publish new findings.
More than anything, it is the Lucerne School of Music’s technological and digital approach that makes it unique: the programme delivers the know-how required for the skilled handling of digital teaching and training methods.
Music theory goes digital!
The aim of this programme is to promote a holistic understanding of music.
To this end, the School of Music exploits the possibilities of the 21st century and offers a unique «Computational Skills» module. In collaboration with the School of Computer Science and Information Technology, it teaches the use of digital media, foundational programming skills and their applications for music theory content. This puts students at the top of their game.
The programme centres around the disciplines within music theory that are composition theory, analysis and ear training. Moreover, the programme offers an introduction to music theory research and, with it, a venue for the scientific exploration of profound questions. Students also learn to put the results in writing and to have them published.
With the skills acquired in the programme, students are perfectly prepared for a consecutive Master's in Music Theory, Composition or Music Research.
To quote our study coordinator for the Music Theory programme:
It is our shared goal to gain a profound understanding of what music is at its core and in all its variety. We want to share our knowledge of, and enthusiasm and passion for, music theory with you and assist you on your path to making your own discoveries.
We are particularly proud of our digital approach: the leading-edge combination of traditional content with modules such as «Computational Skills» provides additional qualifications and helps you to hone your skills in the field of digital media.
This programme is the perfect preparation for a consecutive Master’s programme in the field of Music Theory, for a teaching position at a music school or conservatoire, or for a an academic career as a lecturer at a music college or university.
We are looking forward to your application!
Get the best preparation for the Master's programme
In the Music Theory programme, students learn the foundational terms and methods to analyse a wide range of musical styles and expressions.
Through an extensive series of composition exercises, they acquire a nuanced understanding of personal and period styles and learn to experience their idiosyncrasies.
The didactic approach of the Lucerne School of Music helps them to acquire digital teaching and training methods and assess and process the knowledge gained from a variety of perspectives.
Our teachers for the bachelor’s programme in Music Theory
The teachers at the Lucerne School of Music are experts with impressive careers in the field of music. They are skilled at delivering the programme with state-of-the-art tools and methods, focusing both on analogue and digital content.
