The Master’s Degree in Musical Performance will lead the student to obtain advanced training, which will allow them to develop the skills and abilities necessary for the autonomous development of a high-level artistic musical career.
Content
The objectives of this Master’s Degree are oriented towards the training of performers who wish to combine specialisation and technical improvement in their field of knowledge with critical reflection on the interpretive phenomenon.
These are studies instituted within the European Higher Education Area and the Bologna Plan that are comparable to a university Master’s degree, by virtue of the Resolution BOE of June 23, 2017.
The Master’s Degree offers a programme of in-depth study of the technical aspects of the instrument; in research in relation to interpretation; and in the different musical repertoires of the History of Music. On the other hand, the Master’s Degree introduces the student to other fields necessary for their working and professional life, such as pedagogy or entrepreneurship.
The following are included as specialities:
- Instruments typical of the symphony orchestra: (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, violin, viola, cello and double bass) and Piano
- Vocal performance
Duration
The Master’s Degree in Artistic Musical Performance consists of 60 European Credits (ECTS) which must be taken in one academic year.
Demographics and Access
It will be offered to candidates who have completed their Bachelor’s Degree in Higher Artistic Music Education.
Access will be through the annual ordinary audition process.
In accordance with the provisions of article 15 of R.D. 1614/2009, of October 26, which establishes the organization of higher artistic education regulated by Organic Law 2/2006, of May 3, on Education, to access official artistic master’s degrees it will be necessary to be in possession of one of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Higher Artistic Music Education, official university degree of Graduate or Graduate or its equivalent issued by an institution of the European Higher Education Area that empowers in the issuing country of the degree for access to Master’s education. (All bachelor’s degrees of 180 credits or equivalent will be understood to be included in this section, provided that they have recognized access to the master’s degree.)
- Degrees obtained in accordance with educational systems outside the European Higher Education Area.
Check the access requirements here.
Artistic Commitment
Students are expected to participate in all orchestra projects, chamber groups and any other activity programmed by the School for their benefit. Absence without justified permission could jeopardise their continuity at the School.
Academic Route
Admission to the Master’s Degree in Performance will be through the School’s ordinary annual audition process. Upon graduating with the Master’s Degree, the student will complete their studies at the School.
To continue their studies at the School, accessing other programs, the student must submit the corresponding application and successfully pass the selection process.
Regulations
Authorization of Educational Center
Instructions from the General Directorate of Artistic Education regulating the organisation and operation of the 2025-2026 academic year in the higher art education centres in the Community of Madrid
Consult here the selection process and how to apply for the entrance auditions.
Admission
The only selection criterion is the talent of the candidate. The process consists of several phases:
1. Online Registration
2. Preselection
3. Audition
The registration period for the 2025-2026 auditions is closed, but do not miss the opportunity to be informed about the 2026-2027 auditions.
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