MASTER IN MUSIC PEDAGOGY

The Master of Arts in Music Pedagogy prepares students for careers in teaching music, within music schools, conservatoires up to the Music university level, or in public schools up to the secondary II level. This study pathway constitutes an essential element of the musician's professional portfolio.

The study plan gives prominence to the training in the main discipline (as a performer or creator). The specific training in general pedagogy and didactics is complemented by practical training in teaching situations.

The two years of study lead to a master project built around three axes: artistic (recital, creation), pedagogical and reflexive.

Thomas Dobler, Head of BA and MA Jazz

> ADMISSIONS AND PREPARATION OF APPLICATION

> WARNING !
Please read the full page below before filling out your application form.

DEADLINE

The deadline for enrollment in the entrance exam is March 1^st of every year.

MASTER OF ARTS IN MUSIC PREREQUISITES

Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor of Music degree from a Swiss Haute Ecole de Musique, a diploma from a Swiss Haute Ecole de Musique, or an equivalent degree. There is no age limit.

Règlement d’admission en Master dans le domaine Musique et Arts de la scène HES-SO (.pdf)
Admission requirements for the MASTER of Pedagogy (.pdf)
Admission requirements for the 2nd MASTER (coming soon)

LANGUAGE

Courses are given in French. A minimal level of French is required. The recommended level is the B2 level of the "European Portfolio of Languages".
www.portfoliolangues.ch
Mastery of the French language is a condition for passing certain exams.

REGISTRATION FOR ADMISSION

Important : all the annexes of your application must be prepared before filling in the form.

Steps :

1. CHOSEN FIELD OF STUDY

2. FILE CONSTITUTION

1 photo (passport size)
letter of motivation
curriculum vitae
list of the repertoire you have worked on already
programme for the entrance examination (in one .pdf)
copy of the high school diploma (Maturité, Baccalauréat, Zeugnis der allgemeinen Hoschulreife, General Certificate of Education, Kotogakko, etc.)
copy of the diplomas already obtained during your musical studies & grade transcripts
copy of the valid passeport or identity card
copy of the admission fee payment (Swiss francs 80.-, non-refundable). Please indicate under "Comment to the beneficiary" the name and surname of the candidate
only for Master in Music Pedagogy instrumental/vocal Teaching or Music in Schools : Bachelor and Master levels :
- extract from the criminal records
only for Master in Music Pedagogy instrumental/vocal Teaching to send to admissions.map@hemu-cl.ch :
- essay regarding one general question concerning teaching and musical/vocal pedagogy ).
- curriculum vitae essay
- letter of motivation
only for Bachelor Music at school or Master Music at school to send to admissions.musec@hemu-cl.ch :
- argument on the following two elements:
  - Pourquoi voulez-vous être professeur de musique à l'école ?
  - Donnez-nous votre vision de ce que devrait être la musique à l'école.
    (Environ une demi-page de réponse par question à rendre)
- curriculum vitae essay
- letter of motivation

3. ACCOUNT CREATION, REGISTRATION AND TRACKING

> Questions

Student Office Jazz & Pop Music : T. + 41 21 321 35 39
General enquiries only: admissions.jazz(at)hemu-cl.ch

REGISTRATION FEE

The CHF 80.- enrollment fee must be paid by bank transfer to:

BANQUE CANTONALE VAUDOISE
Case Postale 300
1001 Lausanne
Clearing 767

Titulaire du compte :
FOND. HEM VD VS FR ET CL
Rue des Côtes-de-Montbenon 22
1003 Lausanne

Code IBAN : CH84 0076 7000 H565 5888 5
SWIFT : BCVLCH2LXXX

Proof of bank transfer must be included in the application dossier. Please indicate under "Comment to the beneficiary" the name and surname of the candidate.
The enrollment fee is non-refundable.

Fees and school fees 2025-2026 (FRENCH) (.pdf)
Fees for multiple applications (.pdf)

CONFIRMATION

A confirmation by email will be sent to you once your administrative registration is finalized. Please check your email. If you do not receive a confirmation email, your registration is not confirmed.

DATES OF ADMISSION EXAMS

From 7h to 15th April 2025 (these dates are subject to change).

EXAM REPERTOIRE

The works to be presented during the admission exams are contained in the conditions of admission bachelor jazz and master jazz:

Master of instrumental/vocals pedagogy : 2^nd dossier to be prepared for March 1^st 2025 (.pdf)

FRENCH: Conditions d’admission MASTERS orientation jazz - 2025 (.pdf)
ENGLISH: Admission requirements for the MASTER DEGREES / jazz orientation - 2025 (.pdf)

EXAM RESULTS

The jury decides on the admission of candidates. It gives an admitted, eligible or ineligible mention. The ineligible candidate does not have the required level to enter at the HEMU.

Candidates will be informed of the results in writing.

Students admitted to the HEMU must confirm their definitive registration before May 31 of each year.

During the course of the summer, they will receive a letter with the detailed registration for the courses to be followed.

REGULATIONS FOR BACHELOR AND MASTER STUDIES

Règlement des études Bachelor et Master (FRENCH) (.pdf)

MISCELLANEOUS

Students, especially foreign students, are not insured by the HEMU for accidents and illness. We therefore kindly ask them to do what is necessary, if anything, and to provide proof of insurance when registering.