External Internships are an essential component of the Master’s Degrees in Artistic Education. Through them, students integrate the knowledge acquired in real professional contexts, developing their artistic, technical, and stage maturity, and consolidating the skills necessary for the practice of music in the various fields of the cultural sector.
This module has an eminently applied orientation and is conceived as a supervised professional internship, which allows students to acquire direct experience in leading institutions and projects in the national artistic scene.
Internship modalities
According to the academic planning of the subject, the internships may be developed in different modalities, depending on the student’s profile and the active agreements of the School:
- Orchestral internships
Participation as a member of professional orchestras or symphonic groups, integrating into rehearsals and concerts as an active performer and acquiring experience in the dynamics of orchestral work. - Chamber music internships
Collaboration in string or wind chamber groups, working on repertoires of different styles and deepening communication, listening, and artistic leadership skills. - Internships as a soloist
Development of individual interpretive projects in professional contexts, with special attention to stage control, artistic self-management, and interaction with the public. - Internships in musicosocial programs
Participation as a musician and teacher in social impact initiatives that use music as a tool for transformation and community cohesion. - Internships in companies or artistic and technological entities
Collaboration with performing arts companies, interdisciplinary groups, or cultural companies linked to artistic innovation.
Objectives and competences
The purpose of the External Internships module is to consolidate the professional autonomy of the performer and their ability to adapt to different work contexts.
During its development, the student:
- Perfects their artistic and technical skills in real situations of interpretation or teaching.
- Develops communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
- Learns to integrate constructive self-criticism and professional reflection into their daily practice.
- Acquires experience in the management of artistic projects and in interaction with cultural institutions.
Internship assignment process
The application period for external internships will open in September.
During the assignment process, priority will be given to the development of each student’s individual capacities and their alignment with the available opportunities, guaranteeing an enriching and personalized training experience.
Each student will have an academic tutor and a tutor in the assigned institution who will monitor the proper development of the internships, as well as the evaluation reports.
Internships may be requested until October 30.
Collaborating institutions
The Reina Sofía School of Music maintains collaboration agreements with prestigious artistic, educational, and cultural entities that welcome students into their professional programs. Among them:
This collaboration network is expanded and updated periodically, with the aim of offering high-quality professional experiences that are appropriate to the different instrumental and vocational profiles of the students.