CLASSICAL MUSIC
MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Master
The Master of Arts in Music Performance – Classical music prepares students for a career as professional performers, whether as freelance artists or in institutions such as orchestras and opera houses. This programme maintains high artistic standards and, thanks to its numerous specialisations, covers all professions related to classical performance.
The curriculum focuses on the main discipline (instrumental performance, singing or choral conducting), while also developing ensemble playing in orchestras and chamber ensembles. Theoretical and practical reflection in seminars completes this training.
The two years of study culminate in a Master's project structured around three areas: an artistic production (e.g. a recital), ensemble practice, and reflective study.
The 'orchestra' specialisation includes internships with professional Swiss orchestras to facilitate a smooth transition to professional life.
1st Master - MA en interprétation musicale
- Orientation concert - instrument (pdf)
- Orientation concert - piano (pdf)
- Orientation concert - orgue (pdf)
- Orientation concert - chant (pdf)
- Orientation orchestre (pdf)
- Orientation accompagnement (pdf)
- Orientation direction d’orchestre (3 ans) (pdf)
- Orientation direction d’ensembles d’instruments à vent (3 ans) (pdf)
2nd Master - MA en interprétation musicale
Contacts
- Coordinators
Xavier Delette
HEMU − Vaud site director and
head of Master concert and accompanimentPhilippe Savoy
HEMU − Fribourg-Freiburg site director and
head of Master orchestraBenedikt Hayoz
Head of Master orchestra conducting and wind ensembles
- Student services
- Teaching staff
Studies
- Duration
- 2 - 3 years
- ECTS Credits
- 120
Teaching
- Language
- French
- Locations
- HEMU – Vaud (Grotte), HEMU – Fribourg-Freiburg, HEMU – Valais-Wallis
Courses & registration
- Organization week
- Week 37
- Study start
- Week 38
- Registration deadline
- 1 March 2026
Taxes & fees
- Entrance examination fee
- CHF 80.-
- Registration fee
- CHF 150.-
- Annual tuition fee
CHF 1'410.-
(Swiss nationality)CHF 2'110.-
(other nationalities)
