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Music

Master’s Degree

Applications

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

Office 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 aimed at students with proven competencies, providing them with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge, explore creativity, and refine their musical talent. The program prepares musicians for the demands of the profession, encouraging initiative, knowledge, and technical excellence, and empowering them to actively contribute to the development and future of the field.

Goals

• To provide musical education of the highest level, focusing on instrumental practice and theoretical areas relevant to performance practice
• To offer students the opportunity to develop their individual talents and abilities through personalized and tailored teaching for each musician

• To promote students’ transition into the competitive professional field of musical performance by fostering a proactive and entrepreneurial spirit in young musicians

Career Opportunities

• Solo Performer

• Chamber Musician

• Orchestral Musician

Curriculum Plan

1st Year Curriculum

1st Semester

Course Units

Total Workload

Credits
Total Contact
Improvisation 81 TP: 30 3

Introduction to Performance Research

135 TP: 60 5
Option I 81 3
Option II 0 3

Instrument Literature

67 T: 22 2.5

2nd Semester

Course Units

Workload

Credits
Total Contact

Historical-Performance Case Study

81 TP: 30 3

Career Management

135 T: 22 5
Option III 81 3
Option IV 0 3

Accompaniment Practice

67 TP: 22 2.5

Recital Communication

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 Year Curriculum

Annual

Course Units

Workload Credits
Total Contact

Project Work or Internship

1296 E: 500 48

Seminar

324 TP: 30 12

1st Year Curriculum

1st Semester

Course Units

Workload

Credits
Total Contact

Improvisation

81 TP: 30 3

Introduction to Performance Research

135 TP: 60 5
Option I 81 3
Option II 0 3

Instrument Literature

67 T: 22 2.5

2º Semestre

Unidades curriculares Tempo de trabalho Créditos
Total Contacto
Estudo Histórico-Performativo de Caso 81 TP: 30 3
Gestão da Carreira 135 T: 22 5
Opção III 81 3
Opção IV 0 3
Prática de Acompanhamento 67 TP: 22 2.5
Comunicação-recital 67 TP: 22 2.5

Anual

Unidades curriculares Tempo de trabalho Créditos
Total Contacto
Música de Câmara 162 TP: 45 6
Instrumento 567 T: 45 21
Orquestra 135 T: 90 5

2º Ano Curricular

Anual

Unidades curriculares Tempo de trabalho Créditos
Total Contacto
Trabalho de Projeto ou Estágio 1296 E: 500 48
Seminário 324 TP: 30 12

1st Year Curriculum

1st Semester

Course Units

Total Workload

Credits
Total Contact
Improvisation 81 TP: 30 3

Introduction to Performance Research

135 TP: 60 5
Option I 81 3
Option II 0 3

Instrument Literature

67 T: 22 2.5

2nd Semester

Course Units

Workload

Credits
Total Contact

Historical-Performance Case Study

81 TP: 30 3

Career Management

135 T: 22 5
Option III 81 3
Option IV 0 3

Accompaniment Practice

67 TP: 22 2.5

Recital Communication

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 Year Curriculum

Annual

Course Units

Workload Credits
Total Contact

Project Work or Internship

1296 E: 500 48

Seminar

324 TP: 30 12

1st Year Curriculum

1st Semester

Course Units

Total Workload

Credits
Total Contact
Improvisation 81 TP: 30 3

Introduction to Performance Research

135 TP: 60 5
Option I 81 3
Option II 0 3

Instrument Literature

67 T: 22 2.5

2nd Semester

Course Units

Workload

Credits
Total Contact

Historical-Performance Case Study

81 TP: 30 3

Career Management

135 T: 22 5
Option III 81 3
Option IV 0 3

Accompaniment Practice

67 TP: 22 2.5

Recital Communication

67 TP: 22 2.5

Annual

Course Units

Workload

Credits
Total Contact

Singing

162 TP: 45 6
Opera/Musical Theatre Workshop 567 TP: 45 21

2nd Year Curriculum

Annual

Course Units

Workload Credits
Total Contact

Project Work or Internship

1296 E: 500 48

Seminar

324 TP: 30 12

Study Plan

Teaching staff

Scientific Committee

Coordenation

Professor Coordinator, PhD

Luísa Tender

Members

“Adjunct Professor, Specialist

António Carrilho

Guest Assistant Professor

Tiago Coimbra

Instrument Teachers

Accordion

Guest Adjunct Professor, Specialist

Paulo Jorge Ferreira

Singing

Guest Adjunct Professor, Specialist

Elisabete Matos

Clarinet

Adjunct professor, specialist

Carlos Alves

Harpsichord

Guest Adjunct Professor, Master

João Paulo Janeiro

Bassoon

Guest Adjunct Professor, PhD

Carolino Carreira

Flute

Guest Adjunct Professor, Specialist

Katharine Rawdon

Recorder

“Adjunct Professor, Specialist

António Carrilho

Guitar

Assistant Professor, PhD

Miguel Carvalhinho

Portuguese Guitar

Adjunct Professor, Specialist

Custódio Castelo

Oboe

Guest Assistant Professor

Tiago Coimbra

Percussion

Guest Adjunct Professor, Specialist

Bruno Costa

Piano

Professor Coordinator, PhD

Luísa Tender

Saxophone

Visiting Assistant Professor, PhD

Carlos Canhoto

Trombone

Guest Adjunct Professor, Specialist

Alexandre Vilela

Horn

Guest Adjunct Professor, Specialist

Paulo Guerreiro

Trumpet

Guest Adjunct Professor, Specialist

António Quítalo

Tuba

Guest Adjunct Professor, Specialist

Ilídio Massacote

Violin

Adjunct Professor, Specialist

Augusto Trindade

Cello

Coordinating Professor, Specialist

Miguel Rocha

Teachers from other curricular units

Guest Adjunct Professor, PhD

Alfonso Benneti

Guest Adjunct Professor, PhD

João Pedro Delgado

Full Professor, PhD

Luisa Castilho

Guest Adjunct Professor, PhD

Paulo Bernardino

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