Master of Music in performance

in collaboration with

• An officially recognized degree from the RAMON LLULL UNIVERSITY
• A diploma from the LUTHIER SCHOOL OF MUSIC

The Luthier School of Music offers a Master of Music degree in performance for instrumentalists and singers from Spain and abroad with the aim of improving their artistic level.

Aims

· To guide the students in strengthening their musical independence and creativity.

· To work on a wide range of solo and chamber works of various periods and styles.

· To develop the musicians´stage presence.

Addressees

Instrumentalists and singers of all nationalities having a university degree or equivalent. This master programme is currently available in the following subjects: Cello, Clarinet, Double bass, Flute, Guitar, Oboe, Piano, Saxophone, Viola, Violin, Voice.

Selection process

Candidates must pass an entrance exam consisting of a 30 to 45 minute long programme of concert repertoire, with works or movements from at least three different periods or styles. There will be a sight-reading test.

These tests normally take place during the months of June and September.

Evaluation

Every three month term the student will perform a 20 to 40 minute long programme of concert repertoire in order to demonstrate his level of proficiency and progress. Furthermore, the student will write programme notes for the recital.

The final exam for the master degree consists of two parts with a maximum interval of two weeks between them: a ) a concerto for the instrument and orchestra, b ) a full recital. Both the concerto and at least half the recital must be works not presented in previous term recitals. The student must present an extensive dossier about the programme, both for the concerto and for the recital.

Course programme

· Duration: 120 credits (ECTS) in two years comprising individual and collective lessons, master classes and public recitals.

· Calendar: October to June.

Teaching staff

VOICE:
Isabel Aragón		Ferran Gimeno
CLARINET:
Francesc Navarro
DOUBLE-BASS:
Trent Hellerstein
FLUTE:
Beatriz Cambrils
GUITAR:
Arnaldur Arnarson	Sadahiro Otani		Fernando Rodríguez
OBOE:
Montserrat López
PIANO:
Gennady Dzyubenko	Ludovica Mosca	David Padrós	Antonio Ruiz-Mellado
SAXOPHONE:
Luis Ignacio Gascón
VIOLA:
Josephine Fitzpatrick		Levon Galstian
VIOLIN:
Ewa Pyrek		Raul Garcia
CELLO:
Marçal Cervera		José Mor

Coordinators

Arnaldur Arnarson

Lluïsa Abram

Application

Applications for the course will be accepted at any time, at the Luthier School of Music, accompanied by an application fee and a short cv or resume referring to the applicant's studies and experience, mainly with regard to his or her chosen subject.

Registration

Students may register for the course having passed the admission test, presenting the following:

· 2 validated copies of their graduate diploma

· 4 passport size photos

· 2 copies of personal id, passport or similar

· Receipt of payment for the course

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