Completing the Church Music C programme with more than one main subject – that is, a combination of the programme versions listed – is possible in most cases (extra fees apply). The Study Coordinator in Church Music will be happy to answer your queries.
The curriculum is aligned with musical practice in church services.
Course dates
Classes normally start in early September and extend to 30 weeks of instruction per school year. Group instruction normally takes place on Wednesday afternoons as well as some Saturdays. In addition, students participate in two to three Sunday-afternoon church services. Personal tuition is individually scheduled with the lecturer in the main subject and may take place on other school days.
Certificate
Participants conclude the programme with the Church Music C diploma.
The qualifications acquired with the Church Music C diploma with Choral Conducting as the main subject are equivalent to those required for the «CH I» certificate for Swiss work-study programmes in Choral Conducting.
Students of the University of Lucerne who fulfil certain criteria may take Church Music C as a Minor in their theological studies (both in a practical and theoretical study programme).
Course location
Lucerne Schoof of Music, Arsenalstrasse 28a, 6010 Luzern-Kriens
Course fees
CHF 200 for the aptitude test
The canton in which the candidate has been subject to taxation during the two years before being admitted to the programme determines the cost of the course fee and the extent of the grants offered.
Semester fees:
- Students from a contributing canton with one main subject: CHF 800
- Students from a contributing canton with two main subjects: CHF 1'200
- Students from a non-contributing canton with one main subject: CHF 1'600
- Students from a non-contributing canton with two main subjects: CHF 2'400
Any optional subjects are (piano, organ, vocals) are fee-based.
If you are interested, please get in touch with Priska Rimle, administrative programme support.
Trial day
21 March 2026. > more Informations (only in German)
Application deadline
28 April 2026
Aptitude test
9 May 2026
