Music Performance - Master's Degree Programme


Study programme description for study year 2024-2025

Facts

Credits (ECTS)

120

Studyprogram code

M-UTØVMUS

Level

Master's degree (2 years)

Leads to degree

Master i utøvende musikk

Full-/Part-time

Full-time

Duration

4 Semesters

Undergraduate

No

Language of instruction

Norsk, English

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The master's degree programme in performing music requires a performing bachelor's degree and is aimed at musicians at a high artistic level, who have an interest in and great motivation to do an in-depth study. Initially, the programme is open to students from most styles and genres (classical music, jazz, improvisation, contemporary music, etc.), but limited to expertise available at the faculty for supervision and teaching within the student's chosen specialty area.

The language of instruction at the master's programme is English. Norwegian can be used in groups with only Norwegian-speaking students.

Learning environment, teaching and learning methods: The programme's working methods will be both teacher-led and student-led. A central part of the students' working hours will be used for practice, both individually and in ensembles. Teaching in the main instrument is given as a combination of individual hours, master classes and supervision in connection with executive projects. In addition, individual supervision is given in connection with the master's project. The teaching and learning methods are of great importance for the realization of learning outcomes; emphasis is therefore placed on working methods that require both independence and cooperation.

There are mandatory work requirements related to teaching activity. See UK's regulations for requirements for attendance in teaching and projects.

Conditions for continuing in the programme: The student must pass the courses in the 1st year of study in order to start the master's project in the second year of study.

Structure of the programme: The programme is a full-time study programme over 2 years and is structured into 3 categories: Specialization courses of 100 credits and broad-based support subjects of 20 credits (elective courses). The support courses are theoretical with a stronger or looser association with the performance. Start-up of elective courses depends on number of applicants / available resources at the institution. The performing identity of the programme is primarily expressed by the proportionality between the subject areas. Secondly, all courses are intended as supportive of the final product of the programme, which is the main instrument exam in the fourth semester. In this way, theoretical performing courses build up general maturity processes in the work on the musical material, as well as stimulate perspective for the project specialization in the third semester. The performing specialization benefits the time and energy the students dedice larger initiatives at the school or give the opportunity to concentrate on special areas of interest and competence.

Test forms: Reference is made to the Exam Regulations for UiS and to the individual course descriptions.

Independent work: Mum201 Master's project (30 credits) constitutes the independent work in the programme. The work is carried out under supervision, and concludes with a concert or demonstration lectures, recording or soloist assignments, depending on the type of exercise the student has described in his/her project description.

Recognition of previous education /transitional arrangements: Recognition of previous education is assessed by the faculty on an individual basis and requires documentation of exams taken from an external institution.

It is the student's specialization area that is the framework for the work on the master's project. Students in the master's programme are obliged to use Canvas, which is a common platform for communication between students and employees/administration.

Learning outcomes

After completing the programme, the candidate will have acquired the knowledge, skills and general competence that enable the candidate to:

Knowledge

  • have advanced knowledge in the field and specialized insight within their in-depth area
  • have knowledge of artistic theory and methods

Skills

  • realize and communicate their artistic intentions with a clear personal expression
  • use relevant methods for artistic research in an independent manner
  • conduct a soloist and chamber musical concert activity carry out an independent, limited specialization project, under supervision

General competence

  • demonstrate reflection and innovation
  • articulate and discuss music-related issues in a critically reflected way, both within the academic community and with the public

Career prospects

The Master's Programme in Performing Music educates musicians, conductors and singers into a versatile professional field, and for professions such as performers in orchestras, bands, choirs and more. Together with practical-pedagogical education, you can also work as an instrumental teacher in the school system.

The Master of Performing Music provides the basis for further studies on the third cycle (PhD in artistic research).

Course assessment

The programme is quality assured through UiS's quality system, in accordance with criteria and guidelines from NOKUT.

Study plan and courses

Enrolment year:

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Student exchange

All students at UiS should have the opportunity to take part of their study abroad.


For supplementary information about arrangements, recommendations and contact person, see Master i utøvende musikk – heltid.

Student exchange

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  • All countries

    'Erasmus' College, Brussels

    The Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel (KCB) is a School of Arts of Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts (EhB).

    Academy of Music, Cracow

    The Academy of Music in Kraków was founded in 1888 by the eminent Polish composer Wladyslaw Zelenski.

    Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava

    I tillegg til dans og musikk tilbyr Academy of Performing Arts også utdanning innen teater og film/TV. Med sine over 1000 studenter er den Slovakia sin største kunstneriske utdanningsinstitusjon.

    Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerpen

    Antwerpen er en nydelig by, med historie tilbake til middelalderen. Nærmeste storby er Brussel.

    Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris

    This institution has nearly 1.400 students, located in the La Villette park in Paris.

    Conservatorio Statale di musica Gaetano Braga - Teramo

    ISSSMC “G. Braga” in Teramo is a small institution, and of the oldest music institutions in Italy, founded in 1895.

    Conservatorio di Musica "Santa Cecilia"

    The birth of the institution dates back to 1875 thanks to Giovanni Sgambati and Ettore Pinelli as part of the reorganization of education operated by the Savoy state.

    Conservatorio di Musica Arrigo Boito di Parma

    The history of the conservatory goes back to 19th century when giving singing lessons to orphans.

    Conservatorio di Musica Benedetto Marcello Venezia

    The Venice Conservatory is located in the monumental Palazzo Pisani, the largest patrician palace in Venice, which is located in the heart of the city, not far from St. Mark's Square.

    Conservatorio di Musica G. Martucci di Salerno

    The Salerno State Conservatoire 'Giuseppe Martucci' has descended from a music school founded during the Bourbon reign (1819).

    Conservatorio di Musica Nino Rota - Monopoli

    The Monopoli Conservatory was founded in 1971 by the will and merit of Italian composer Nino Rota, and in 2004 named after him.

    Conservatorio di Musica di Perugia

    The music conservatory in Perugia is the only public institution for Higher Musical Artistic Education in the region of Umbria, the neighbouring region of Tuscany.

    Conservatory of Music Antonio Vivaldi of Allessandria

    Established at the end of the 1800’s, in 1969 the “Vivaldi” Conservatory of Music became one of the first Italian State Conservatories. It is situated in the 18th Century “Cuttica di Cassine” building.

    Det Jyske Musikkonservatorium

    The Royal Academy of Music is a conservatoire and state institution that was established in 1927, located in both Aarhus and Aalborg.

    Det Kongelige Danske Musikkonservatorium

    The Royal Danish Academy of Music is the oldest professional institution of musical education in Denmark as well as the largest, with approximately 400 students. It was founded in 1825.

    Grazyna and Kiejstut Bacewicz' Academy of Music, Lódz

    Welcome to the University of Music in Łódź, an institution with an unique and exciting atmosphere in a monumental Neo-Renaissance palace as well as in two modern buildings with concert halls and plenty of lecture and practice rooms.

    Göteborgs universitet

    Göteborg er Sveriges nest største by. Her blir man aldri mett på inntrykk med supre shoppingmuligheter, koselige kafeer, flotte museer og ikke minst en skjærgård med mange flotte steder, severdigheter og øyer å besøke.

    Higher College of Music, Salamanca

    The full name of this institution is Conservatorio Superior de Música de Castilla y León, often abbreviated to COSCYL.

    Hochschule für Musik Detmold

    The Hochschule für Musik Detmold is one of Germany's leading university-level music school, situated in Detmold, Germany.

    Hochschule für Musik und Theater München

    The origin of this institution in Munich dates back to 1846.

    Istituto Superiore di Studi Musicali G. Briccialdi di Terni

    The Higher Institute of Musical Studies "G. Briccialdi" of Terni is located on the three floors of a prestigious Renaissance building in the historic center of the city.

    Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz

    Mainz School of Music is part of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, a public research university and among the largest and most prestigious universities in Germany.

    Kungliga Musikhögskolan i Stockholm

    The Royal College of Music in Stockholm (KMH), established 1771, is one of the world's oldest music academies, founded by Gustav III.

    Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre

    The Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre in Vilnius, Lithuania, was founded by Composer Juozas Naujalis in 1933.

    MUSIKENE - Superior Music Conservatory of Basque Country

    Musikene is the Higher School of Music of the Basque Country situated in San Sebastián.

    Mannheim University of Music and Performing Arts

    During the eighteenth century, Mannheim was the home of the "Mannheim School" of classical music composers.

    Metropolitana, National Academy of Advanced Orchestral Studies

    The National Academy of Advanced Orchestral Studies (ANSO) in Lisbon places strongly emphasis on the musical practice as a whole, whether in chamber groups or in the Metropolitan Academic Orchestra.

    Music Conservatory "G. B. Pergolesi"

    The conservatory is situated on the Adriatic sea coastline.

    Music Conservatory "G.B.Martini" Bologna

    Conservatorio di Musica “Giovan Battista Martini” Bologna is a higher education institution located in Bologna, Italy.

    Musikhochschule Lübeck

    "Wir vermitteln Leidenschaft" is the slogan of Musikhochschule Lübeck. The institution is situated in the former Hanseatic City of Lübeck, in the north of Germany.

    Musikhögskolan Ingesund

    The Ingesund Academy of Music is a music academy in Arvika and part of Karlstad University.

    Nanjing Institute of Fine Arts

    The UiS has welcomed students from this university for several years, and from 2022 is it also possible for UiS students within the field of classical music to go abroad to this institution situated 3 hours from Shanghai.

    National Conservatory of Music Antonio Scontrino in Trapani

    This music conservatory is in the city of Trapani, known as the city between two seas, close to Palermo.

    Royal Irish Academy of Music

    Royal Irish Academy of Music is a higher education institution located in Dublin, Ireland.

    Syddansk Musikkonservatorium

    SDMK - Danish National Academy of Music has campuses in both Odense and Esbjerg, and not all their educations are offered both places.

    The "Nicola Sala" Benevento State Conservatory of Music

    The "Nicola Sala" Conservatory of Music in Benevento, Italy, has over 1.000 students and 100 teachers, and was founded in 1988.

    The Frescobaldi Conservatory of Ferrara

    Ferrara is a World Heritage Site, with a lot to offer for students, including several events, concerts and festivals.

    University Mozarteum Salzburg

    Mozarteum University Salzburg, in German Universität Mozarteum Salzburg, was founded by Mozart’s widow in 1814 and it got its present name in 1908.

    University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland

    Composer Hans Huber, director of the general music school Allgemeine Musikschule founded in 1867, founded a conservatory in 1905, the first of its kind in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. Basel Academy of Music is now part of University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland.

    University of Aveiro

    Er du på utkikk etter et annerledes utvekslingsopphold? Få faglig påfyll ved et av Portugals mest innovative og dynamiske universiteter som ligger i vakre Aveiro, Portugals Venezia.

    University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar

    The University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar in Germany was founded in 1872 by Carl Müllerhartung, the student of Franz Liszt.

    University of Music and Dramatic Arts Graz

    The University of Music and Performing Arts Graz was given its present name in 1970, but goes back to the founding of the Singschule in 1816.

    University of the Arts Helsinki

    The Sibelius Academy is part of the University of the Arts Helsinki and a university-level music school which operates in Helsinki and Kuopio, Finland. The university is among the biggest European music universities with roughly 1900 enrolled students.

    Utrecht School of the Arts, Institute for Postgraduate and Professional Higher Education

    The Utrechts Conservatorium for Music is part of the HKU University of the Arts Utreicht.

    pôle Aliénor

    Pole Aliénor is a higher education institution located in Poitiers, France.

    Örebro universitet

    Örebro Universitets visjon er å være "a university that leads towards a knowledge-driven society".

  • Belgia

    'Erasmus' College, Brussels

    The Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel (KCB) is a School of Arts of Erasmus Brussels University of Applied Sciences and Arts (EhB).

    Artesis Plantijn University College Antwerpen

    Antwerpen er en nydelig by, med historie tilbake til middelalderen. Nærmeste storby er Brussel.

  • Danmark

    Det Jyske Musikkonservatorium

    The Royal Academy of Music is a conservatoire and state institution that was established in 1927, located in both Aarhus and Aalborg.

    Det Kongelige Danske Musikkonservatorium

    The Royal Danish Academy of Music is the oldest professional institution of musical education in Denmark as well as the largest, with approximately 400 students. It was founded in 1825.

    Syddansk Musikkonservatorium

    SDMK - Danish National Academy of Music has campuses in both Odense and Esbjerg, and not all their educations are offered both places.

  • Finland

    University of the Arts Helsinki

    The Sibelius Academy is part of the University of the Arts Helsinki and a university-level music school which operates in Helsinki and Kuopio, Finland. The university is among the biggest European music universities with roughly 1900 enrolled students.

  • Frankrike

    Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris

    This institution has nearly 1.400 students, located in the La Villette park in Paris.

    pôle Aliénor

    Pole Aliénor is a higher education institution located in Poitiers, France.

  • Ireland

    Royal Irish Academy of Music

    Royal Irish Academy of Music is a higher education institution located in Dublin, Ireland.

  • Italia

    Conservatorio Statale di musica Gaetano Braga - Teramo

    ISSSMC “G. Braga” in Teramo is a small institution, and of the oldest music institutions in Italy, founded in 1895.

    Conservatorio di Musica "Santa Cecilia"

    The birth of the institution dates back to 1875 thanks to Giovanni Sgambati and Ettore Pinelli as part of the reorganization of education operated by the Savoy state.

    Conservatorio di Musica Arrigo Boito di Parma

    The history of the conservatory goes back to 19th century when giving singing lessons to orphans.

    Conservatorio di Musica Benedetto Marcello Venezia

    The Venice Conservatory is located in the monumental Palazzo Pisani, the largest patrician palace in Venice, which is located in the heart of the city, not far from St. Mark's Square.

    Conservatorio di Musica G. Martucci di Salerno

    The Salerno State Conservatoire 'Giuseppe Martucci' has descended from a music school founded during the Bourbon reign (1819).

    Conservatorio di Musica Nino Rota - Monopoli

    The Monopoli Conservatory was founded in 1971 by the will and merit of Italian composer Nino Rota, and in 2004 named after him.

    Conservatorio di Musica di Perugia

    The music conservatory in Perugia is the only public institution for Higher Musical Artistic Education in the region of Umbria, the neighbouring region of Tuscany.

    Conservatory of Music Antonio Vivaldi of Allessandria

    Established at the end of the 1800’s, in 1969 the “Vivaldi” Conservatory of Music became one of the first Italian State Conservatories. It is situated in the 18th Century “Cuttica di Cassine” building.

    Istituto Superiore di Studi Musicali G. Briccialdi di Terni

    The Higher Institute of Musical Studies "G. Briccialdi" of Terni is located on the three floors of a prestigious Renaissance building in the historic center of the city.

    Music Conservatory "G. B. Pergolesi"

    The conservatory is situated on the Adriatic sea coastline.

    Music Conservatory "G.B.Martini" Bologna

    Conservatorio di Musica “Giovan Battista Martini” Bologna is a higher education institution located in Bologna, Italy.

    National Conservatory of Music Antonio Scontrino in Trapani

    This music conservatory is in the city of Trapani, known as the city between two seas, close to Palermo.

    The "Nicola Sala" Benevento State Conservatory of Music

    The "Nicola Sala" Conservatory of Music in Benevento, Italy, has over 1.000 students and 100 teachers, and was founded in 1988.

    The Frescobaldi Conservatory of Ferrara

    Ferrara is a World Heritage Site, with a lot to offer for students, including several events, concerts and festivals.

  • Kina

    Nanjing Institute of Fine Arts

    The UiS has welcomed students from this university for several years, and from 2022 is it also possible for UiS students within the field of classical music to go abroad to this institution situated 3 hours from Shanghai.

  • Litauen

    Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre

    The Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre in Vilnius, Lithuania, was founded by Composer Juozas Naujalis in 1933.

  • Nederland

    Utrecht School of the Arts, Institute for Postgraduate and Professional Higher Education

    The Utrechts Conservatorium for Music is part of the HKU University of the Arts Utreicht.

  • Polen

    Academy of Music, Cracow

    The Academy of Music in Kraków was founded in 1888 by the eminent Polish composer Wladyslaw Zelenski.

    Grazyna and Kiejstut Bacewicz' Academy of Music, Lódz

    Welcome to the University of Music in Łódź, an institution with an unique and exciting atmosphere in a monumental Neo-Renaissance palace as well as in two modern buildings with concert halls and plenty of lecture and practice rooms.

  • Portugal

    Metropolitana, National Academy of Advanced Orchestral Studies

    The National Academy of Advanced Orchestral Studies (ANSO) in Lisbon places strongly emphasis on the musical practice as a whole, whether in chamber groups or in the Metropolitan Academic Orchestra.

    University of Aveiro

    Er du på utkikk etter et annerledes utvekslingsopphold? Få faglig påfyll ved et av Portugals mest innovative og dynamiske universiteter som ligger i vakre Aveiro, Portugals Venezia.

  • Slovakia

    Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava

    I tillegg til dans og musikk tilbyr Academy of Performing Arts også utdanning innen teater og film/TV. Med sine over 1000 studenter er den Slovakia sin største kunstneriske utdanningsinstitusjon.

  • Spania

    Higher College of Music, Salamanca

    The full name of this institution is Conservatorio Superior de Música de Castilla y León, often abbreviated to COSCYL.

    MUSIKENE - Superior Music Conservatory of Basque Country

    Musikene is the Higher School of Music of the Basque Country situated in San Sebastián.

  • Sveits

    University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland

    Composer Hans Huber, director of the general music school Allgemeine Musikschule founded in 1867, founded a conservatory in 1905, the first of its kind in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. Basel Academy of Music is now part of University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland.

  • Sverige

    Göteborgs universitet

    Göteborg er Sveriges nest største by. Her blir man aldri mett på inntrykk med supre shoppingmuligheter, koselige kafeer, flotte museer og ikke minst en skjærgård med mange flotte steder, severdigheter og øyer å besøke.

    Kungliga Musikhögskolan i Stockholm

    The Royal College of Music in Stockholm (KMH), established 1771, is one of the world's oldest music academies, founded by Gustav III.

    Musikhögskolan Ingesund

    The Ingesund Academy of Music is a music academy in Arvika and part of Karlstad University.

    Örebro universitet

    Örebro Universitets visjon er å være "a university that leads towards a knowledge-driven society".

  • Tyskland

    Hochschule für Musik Detmold

    The Hochschule für Musik Detmold is one of Germany's leading university-level music school, situated in Detmold, Germany.

    Hochschule für Musik und Theater München

    The origin of this institution in Munich dates back to 1846.

    Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz

    Mainz School of Music is part of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, a public research university and among the largest and most prestigious universities in Germany.

    Mannheim University of Music and Performing Arts

    During the eighteenth century, Mannheim was the home of the "Mannheim School" of classical music composers.

    Musikhochschule Lübeck

    "Wir vermitteln Leidenschaft" is the slogan of Musikhochschule Lübeck. The institution is situated in the former Hanseatic City of Lübeck, in the north of Germany.

    University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar

    The University of Music FRANZ LISZT Weimar in Germany was founded in 1872 by Carl Müllerhartung, the student of Franz Liszt.

  • Østerrike

    University Mozarteum Salzburg

    Mozarteum University Salzburg, in German Universität Mozarteum Salzburg, was founded by Mozart’s widow in 1814 and it got its present name in 1908.

    University of Music and Dramatic Arts Graz

    The University of Music and Performing Arts Graz was given its present name in 1970, but goes back to the founding of the Singschule in 1816.

Admission requirements

In order to be admitted to Master in Music Performance a completed Bachelor Degree in Music Performance (minimum 180 ECTS) is required. At least 90 ECTS of the Bachelor programme must consist of music performance subjects.

In addition, you must pass 2 rounds of entrance exams and an interview.

Language requirement

As a general requirement for admission to Master in Music Performance, all applicants must document proficiency in English on advanced level through an international test, recognized by the University of Stavanger. UiS does not offer any preparatory courses in English. Please see English language requirements for detailed information regarding required score.

Application: Local Admission

Application Deadline: 15 December

Contact information

Faculty of Performing Arts, Tel. +47 51 83 40 00, email: musikk-dans@uis.no