The Master’s Degree in Performance of Classical and Contemporary Music Instruments is a professional degree. The objective is to train specialists in musical performance by offering a program of improvement in the instrument while concentrating on the specific repertoire in order to develop independently in a professional environment, either as soloists or as members of musical groups.
To apply to any speciality, the following documentation must be submitted:
Curriculum vitae
Copy of ID card, NIE or passport
Copy of the diploma of higher degree or equivalent
Copy of academic transcript
Motivation letter, specifying in order of preference the teachers with whom you would like to work.
A link to Dropbox or Yotube channel, or a DVD of a minimum duration of 30 minutes with 3 fragments of different styles of various works, or sufficiently differentiated parts of a complex work, of the instrumental specialty for which the candidate is applying. The recording, made with a still camera, must include image and sound of the applicant. It is essential that the date of the recording is also included, since the performance must be from the last 6 months.
A preliminary project specifying:The main lines of interest regarding musical research related to the instrument and ideas about the theme of the final work, if any.Proposal of repertoire to work on during the master’s degree.
In case of doubt, or if the teachers consider it necessary, a face-to-face audition may also be requested.
The Master is divided into required and optional areas. Each area includes different subjects, of which some are common and others specific to the specialty.
Check the curricula for the specialy in:
Piano
Guitar
Voice
Orchestral instruments
Organ
Accordion
To provide advanced training and professional specialization in the field of music performance, while promoting critical thinking to enhance self-directed work.
To prepare musicians to enter the professional environment at the highest level, with the knowledge, flexibility and imagination necessary for them to develop a professional practice in contemporary artistic life.
To encourage students to come together as competent musicians, expanding and integrating their intellectual, emotional and physical resources, as reflected in the practice of musical excellence.
This masters is aimed to individuals with a Bachelor Degree in Music (or equivalent) or music professionals in the field of contemporary and classical music, who wish to specialize in music performance at the highest academic level and interpretation.
Coordination:
Josep Moliner (head of department)
Jordi Camell (piano, voice and guitar)
Ramon Torramilans (orchestral instruments)
Professors:
2025 – 2026
September: 26-27
October: 10-11 ; 24-25
November: 7-8 ; 21-22
December: 12-13
January: 9-10 ; 16-17
February: 6-7 ; 20-21
March: 6-7 ; 20-21
April: 10-11 ; 24-25
May: 8-9 ; 22-23
3 BECAS AIE of €1,670 (each) for students of the ESMUC’s Official Master’s Degree in Performance of Classical and Contemporary Music.
1 scholarship from the Fundació Frederic Mompou (€2,000) for research and performance of the music of this composer.
Master’s degree accredited by the Agency for the Quality of the University System of Catalonia
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