Continuous education
Continuing education courses are designed for those individuals who do not fit the profile of undergraduate students, or who have already completed their undergraduate studies and want to improve some aspect related to their professionalization as a performer, or as a professional in conducting and composition.
To access these courses, interested individuals must provide evidence of a minimum musical education equivalent to a medium-level degree. In some cases, they may also need prior training and experience in that particular field, or demonstrate their performance level through a video recording. Additionally, the teaching staff may also require an audition and/or interview.
Classes are taught on an individual basis, with the frequency and schedule agreed upon by the students and teachers, and in accordance with the availability of classrooms in the centre. Some courses can be complemented with an interpretative project or one related to the instrument, if applicable.
Certification
At the end of the continuing education course, enrolled individuals obtain a certificate of attendance and achievement indicating the teaching staff who taught the course the number of instructional hours, and, if applicable, the instrument for which this training was taken.
Required Documentation
Students will need to submit:
(*) These documents can be written in Catalan, Spanish, English, French or Italian.
The documentation must be sent via email to the coordinator of the corresponding department, as indicated in the following table:
| Curses | Specialisation | Contact’s email |
|---|---|---|
| Composition | eresina@esmuc.cat |
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| Interpretation of Classical and Contemporary Music | String instruments | jmoliner@esmuc.cat |
| Wind instruments | dperpinan@esmuc.cat | |
| Piano | jmaso@esmuc.cat | |
| Voice | abranch@esmuc.cat | |
| Percussion | rtorramilans@esmuc.cat | |
| Harp, Conducting | dalbet@esmuc.cat | |
| Guitar, Organ, Accordion, Cobla | apla@esmuc.cat | |
| Interpretation of Early Music | departament.antiga@esmuc.cat |
|
| Interpretation of Jazz, Flamenco. Popular and Traditional Catalan music. | jsanmarti@esmuc.cat |
|
Pre-registration and enrollment 2025-2026
Pre-registration and enrollment dates: July 7 to 18.
When pre-registering for continuing education courses, the applicant must pay an amount corresponding to 10% of the total course fee in advance. This amount will be deducted from the tuition fee. Only in the event of non-acceptance, 50% of the amount will be refunded. If the applicant decides not to proceed with enrolment, the amount will not be refunded.
Procedure
- 1. Access the pre-registration form.
- 2. Register as a user.
- 3. Select the course of interest.ostre interès.
- 4. Provide the bank account details where the 50% refund of the pre-registration fee will be reimbursed in case of non-acceptance.
- 5. Review the payment summary.
- 6. Make the payment within the established deadlines.
- 7. Send the required documentation during the pre-registration period.
Pricing regime
The centre will notify interested individuals of the status of their application within 10 business days.
Once the pre-registration is accepted, enrolment must be completed within a week.
| Concept | Cost |
|---|---|
| Validation, recognition, and transfer of credits: |
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| • Price per validated credit | 100% of the credit price |
| • Validation and recognition application | 100% of the credit price |
| Mandatory insurance | 22 € |
| Miscellaneous materials | 11 € |
| Academic certification | 24 € |
| Other certifications | 11 € |
Some courses allow for payment of the tuition fee in two instalments. Please check if this applies.
ESMUC has established agreements with “la Caixa” for the granting of loans for the amount of the tuition fee.