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Bachelor of Arts in Music, elective in Improvisation Creating music in the moment

The core aim of this specialisation is to teach the different concepts and strategies of creating music in the moment and the skills to spontaneously partake in collective music-making. Notably, this includes exploring one’s hearing and the expressive range of one’s artistic persona. Culture and forms of non-European improvisation are also part of the curriculum. This specialisation is available in the Classical, Jazz and Folk Music profiles.

What we offer

Some of the special features that set our courses apart:

  • One-to-one tuition in Improvisation as the main subject
  • Students benefit from personalised guidance while developing an artistic persona
  • Cooperation with international institutions in the field of improvisation
  • Regular involvement with the METRIC network through projects in various cities across Europe
  • Practical experience in the Lucerne Improvisers Orchestra (LUIO) for big formations 

What to expect

Key aspects of the programme include:

  • Weekly one-to-one tuition in the artistic main subject
  • Additional one-to-one tuition in Improvisation with rotating lecturers
  • Regular practice with improvisation ensembles

Insights

Improvisationsunterricht mit Magda Mayas

Improvisationsensemble with Magda Mayas

Magda Mayas works for the music festival Szenenwechsel 2020 with the improvisation ensemble music out from the silence.

Studierende in der Blackbox der HSLU Musik.

Music Blog Tones'n'Tunes

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Lecturers

Facts

Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Specialisation
  • Elective Improvisation
Field of activity
Admission

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Entrance examinations

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Requirement

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Application deadline

February 28, 2025

Commencement of studies

September 15, 2025

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Language of instruction
  • German
Head of studies/Study coordinator
Study fees
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Place of study

Lucerne-Kriens

Duration of studies

3 years

Time model
  • full-time