Master in Music Performance
Study at the University of Stavanger
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| Programme website | http://www.uis.no/music (Opens in new window) |
| For academic questions: music-dance@uis.no, For practical information: admissions@uis.no | |
| Programme duration | 2 years |
| Programme description |
The Masters in Music Performance is aimed at music graduates with ambitions to become performing musicians in their respective field. In addition to the compulsory 60 credits of instrumental study, the Masters programme allows students to specialise in various areas, e.g. chamber music, accompaniment, solo repertoire orchestra playing.
The programme is organised in four modules, of which two are connected to the performance major, and two are reserved for a combination of diverse electives (both performing/practical and theoretical subjects). A church music education is possible within the framework of the Masters in Music Performance. As a new addition, improvisation is offered as a specialist area – without specifying any idiomatic direction, students may come from a variety of backgrounds (jazz, contemporary music, electronica etc). |
| Application deadline | 15th December |
| Nokut certification |
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| Formal prerequisites |
A bachelor's degree in musical performance or in teaching music/instruments. Applicants who do not possess formal qualifications can certify their appropriate knowledge and skills by audition and through satisfactory documentation of relevant experience. All applicants will be required to participate in auditions.
English language: All university-level students in Norway must be able to demonstrate their abilities in English. Applicants from European countries who can document a minimum of seven years English training are exempted from further testing. Other applicants should pass one of the following tests: |
| Tuition | No tuition fee |
| Subject area | Music |
| Degree level | Master |
| City | Stavanger, Norway |
| Credits | 120 |
| Language of teaching | English |
