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Music

Master’s degree

Applications

IPCB, the Higher Education Admissions Office provides all necessary information regarding access to higher education. Below, you will find important details as well as the office’s contact information.

Opening Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. || Friday: 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM (closed in the afternoon)

About the Course

The Master's in Music offers high-level musical training with a strong focus on instrumental practice, complemented by the development of critical thinking and reflective skills. It is designed for students with demonstrated abilities, providing them with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge, explore creativity, and refine their musical talent. The program prepares musicians for the challenges of the profession, fostering initiative, knowledge, and technical excellence, enabling them to actively contribute to the evolution and future of the field.

Goals

• Provide top-level teaching in music performance, with focus on instrumental practice, and on theoretical subjects relevant for performance practice.

• Provide an opportunity for students to develop their individual talents and skills, through learning-teaching strategies adapted to each particular musician.

• Promote students’ transition to the competitive professional world of music performance, by encouraging entrepreneurship and a proactive attitude in young musicians.

Career Opportunities

• Solo instrumentalist

• Chamber music musician

• Orchestral musician

Program Structure

1st Curricular Year

1º Semester

Course Units Workload Credits
Total Contact
Improvisation 81 TP: 30 3
Introduction to Performance Research 135 TP: 60 5
Elective I 81 3
Elective II 0 3
Instrument Literature 67 TP: 22 2.5

2º Semester

Course Units Workload Credits
Total Contact
Historical-Performative Case Study 81 TP: 30 3
Career Management 135 T: 22 5
Elective III 81 3
Elective IV 0 3
Accompaniment Practice 67 TP: 22 2.5
Communication-Recital 67 TP: 22 2.5

Annual

Course Units Workload Credits
Total Contact
Chamber Music 162 TP: 45 6
Instrument 567 TP: 45 21
Orchestra 135 TP: 90 5

2nd Curricular Year

Annual

Course Units Workload Credits
Total Contact
Project Work or Internship 1296 E: 500 48
Seminar 324 TP: 30 12

1st Curricular Year

1º Semester

Course Units Workload Credits
Total Contact
Improvisation 81 TP: 30 3
Introduction to Performance Research 135 TP: 60 5
Elective I 81 3
Elective II 0 3
Instrument Literature 67 TP: 22 2.5

2º Semester

Course Units Workload Credits
Total Contact
Historical-Performative Case Study 81 TP: 30 3
Career Management 135 T: 22 5
Elective III 81 3
Elective IV 0 3
Accompaniment Practice 67 TP: 22 2.5
Communication-Recital 67 TP: 22 2.5

Annual

Course Units Workload Credits
Total Contact
Chamber Music 162 TP: 45 6
Instrument 567 TP: 45 21
Orchestra 135 TP: 90 5

2nd Curricular Year

Annual

Course Units Workload Credits
Total Contact
Project Work or Internship 1296 E: 500 48
Seminar 324 TP: 30 12

1st Curricular Year

1º Semester

Course Units Workload Credits
Total Contact
Improvisation 81 TP: 30 3
Introduction to Performance Research 135 TP: 60 5
Elective I 81 3
Elective II 0 3
Instrument Literature 67 TP: 22 2.5

2º Semester

Course Units Workload Credits
Total Contact
Historical-Performative Case Study 81 TP: 30 3
Career Management 135 T: 22 5
Elective III 81 3
Elective IV 0 3
Accompaniment Practice 67 TP: 22 2.5
Communication-Recital 67 TP: 22 2.5

Annual

Course Units Workload Credits
Total Contact
Chamber Music 162 TP: 45 6
Instrument 567 TP: 45 21
Orchestra 135 TP: 90 5

2nd Curricular Year

Annual

Course Units Workload Credits
Total Contact
Project Work or Internship 1296 E: 500 48
Seminar 324 TP: 30 12

1st Curricular Year

1º Semester

Course Units Workload Credits
Total Contact
Improvisation 81 TP: 30 3
Introduction to Performance Research 135 TP: 60 5
Elective I 81 3
Elective II 0 3
Instrument Literature 67 TP: 22 2.5

2º Semester

Course Units Workload Credits
Total Contact
Historical-Performative Case Study 81 TP: 30 3
Career Management 135 T: 22 5
Elective III 81 3
Elective IV 0 3
Accompaniment Practice 67 TP: 22 2.5
Communication-Recital 67 TP: 22 2.5

Annual

Course Units Workload Credits
Total Contact
Singing 162 TP: 45 6
Opera/Musical Theater Workshop 567 TP: 45 21

2nd Curricular Year

Annual

Course Units Workload Credits
Total Contact
Project Work or Internship 1296 E: 500 48
Seminar 324 TP: 30 12

Study Plan

Faculty

Adjunct Professor, Specialist

Augusto Trindade

“Adjunct Professor, Specialist

António Carrilho

Coordinating Professor

Miguel Rocha

Guest Assistant Professor

Tiago Coimbra

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