Music Pedagogy

The aim of this Masters programme is to help train students to operate in the field of music pedagogy.

Career prospects

Graduates with a Major in Instrument/Voice Teaching work as instrument/voice teachers in music schools. This is the only instrument and voice teaching qualification recognised all over Switzerland. Graduates with a Major in Elementary Musical Education work as music teachers for children aged between 4 and 12, chiefly in music schools. Traditional courses, like Musical Initiation, Rhythm, Elementary Music Course, Elementary Musical Education etc. Are indeed fundamental components of Swiss music school programmes.

Department/School

Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana

Course director

Ellen Frau

Qualification awarded

SUPSI Master of Arts SUPSI in Music Pedagogy (with Major and specialist study)

Course type

Full time course (120 ECTS)

Language

Italian

Objectives

This is a specialist course with two different Majors: Instrument/Voice Teaching or Elementary Musical Education.

Skills

The Instrument/Voice Teaching course qualifies graduates to teach instrument/voice as a specific subject and, in addition to the pedagogical-psychological-didactic component, also includes a significant element of performance. The Major in Elementary Musical Education qualifies graduates to teach music to children aged between 4 and 12. The teaching qualification required for public schools varies from Canton to Canton.

Bachelor of Arts in Music or an equivalent musical education;pass an admission examination;a BA degree does not automatically guarantee admission to the MA programme since the admission examination is compulsory for all applicants. Applicants with equivalent BA qualifications from other universities will receive equal treatment.

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• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

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Enroll in the course

Students may be entitled to receive Cantonal Scholarships, provided they meet certain income conditions and provided they are resident in Ticino. For foreign students, and under certain circumstances, SUPSI may liaise with private institutions offering scholarships.