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Theory and practice<\/h3>\n

The education in music theory includes versatile studies of European score music from both theoretical and practical perspectives. During tuition, the student is introduced to various theories about music, including classical theories about form, harmony and counterpoint as well as modern theories about acoustics, perception and music psychology. In the practical studies, students are among other things working with harmony, counterpoint, arrangement, instrumentation as well as the preparation of pedagogical teaching materials.<\/p>\n

Meeting other students<\/h3>\n

Music theory is a specialized education with very few students, which is why large parts of the classes are studied together with other groups of students such as classical musicians (general studies), classical composers (instrumentation) and church musicians (harmony, counterpoint and arrangement). This ensures both a high level of teaching and a social anchoring at the academy. Part of the education also includes electives, which provide the opportunity to gain an insight into e.g. \u00a0aspects of jazz\/pop and electronic music.<\/p>\n

Job opportunities<\/h3>\n

The bachelor\u2019s degree is a basic education, where you are introduced to many subjects, while the master\u2019s degree to a greater extent gives the opportunity to adapt the student\u2019s prerequisites, ambitions and interests. The education is aimed at teaching, e.g. at church music schools, MGK and the conservatories, at communication and outreach, e.g. as a writer or music critic, as well as artistic development.<\/p>\n

Teachers<\/h3>\n

The teachers are experienced music theorists who have worked with research (see e.g. articles on orchestration\/instrumentation here<\/a> and here<\/a> or on interpretation here<\/a>), respectively with own practice as church musician.<\/p>\n

The programme<\/h3>\n

All master’s degree programmes (cand.musicae) include entrepreneurship and culminate in a master’s project.<\/p>\n

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The Master’s Programme in Music Education and Music Theory also provides specialised knowledge, skills, and competences that enable graduates to work as music theorists and music educators at the highest professional level.<\/p>\n

One-to-one tuition is tailored to the individual student’s needs and level of proficiency.<\/p>\n

Upon completion of the master’s programme, students may apply for admission to a two-year Soloist Programme<\/a> (Advanced Postgraduate Diploma). Admission is based on an entrance examination, and the programme concludes with a public performance.<\/p>\n

Curricula<\/h3>\n

The BMus, MMus, and soloist programmes are described in detail in their respective curricula. You can find the relevant curriculum in the general overview of classical music curricula here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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