Master of Arts in Music Bespoke training for all musical careers

The Master of Arts in Music has the specialised interpretation of music as its central focus: practical, theoretical and academic.

The master's degree programmes offer bespoke preparation for careers across a range of music-related areas and build on the bachelor's degree programmes. They are aimed at students graduating with a bachelor's degree in music from the Lucerne School of Music and other graduates (Swiss or otherwise) holding at minimum a bachelor's degree, diploma or similar from a tertiary-level music college.

Kontrabassisten

Classical

This degree programme in Music offers an education that nurtures students' artistic individuality.

Jazzformation

Jazz

The largest jazz school in Switzerland maintains strong international and collaborative relationships with various jazz festivals in Switzerland and other institutions.

Gerät mit Regler für Forschungsexperimente wird von zwei Händen bedient

Music Research

This master's degree focuses on the academic reflection of concrete musical and music pedagogical issues in terms of content and didactics.

Konzert Sinfonieorchester

Orchestra

Studying with professional ensembles and orchestras is a preparation for both audition situations and the everyday work in a professional orchestra.

Kammermusikensemble bei Probe

Chamber Music

Existing chamber music ensembles use the Master of Arts in Music Major in Chamber Music to prepare themselves for a professional career.

Violinistin

Solo Performance

The Master of Arts in Music Major in Solo Performance is a demanding programme that prepares students for a career in the spotlight.

Studentin zeitgenössische Musik mit Klanginstallation.

Interpretation in Contemporary Music

This major is aimed at musicians seeking a performance-oriented career in the field of contemporary music.

Kontrabassist und Trompeterin beim Konzert

Music and Art Performance

This unique major provides specialised education to students studying performance. It is ideal for students who want to develop and perform their own artistic concepts.

Musikerin beim komponieren

Composition

An integral part of the study of composition at the Lucerne School of Music includes a unique master class model that features visits from prominent composers during the academic year.

Dirgent mit Orchester

Conducting

This major qualifies graduates to work as a conductor with orchestras nationally and internationally.

Organistin beim Proben

Church Music

The Lucerne School of Music has a long tradition of church music. The degree programme is closely linked to practice.

Notizen in Noten

Music Theory

The music theory taught at the Lucerne School of Music puts equal emphasis on artistic, academic and pedagogical components.