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Basel University of Music is the predecessor of the Music School, which was established in 1867 in Basel, Switzerland.The school has grown significantly and was recognized as the first music university in the Swiss-German range in 1905.It is also famous as one of the most difficult music colleges and graduate schools in Europe, and it is well known.Currently known as one of Europe's leading music education and training institutions, its educational program with thorough music and cultural education is highly evaluated in the world.If you want to become a musician who has both intelligence and artistry, this is a music university that you should definitely try.There are two areas in the bachelor's program: performance / practical skills and rhythmic.The majors in performance / practical skills are classical (stringed instruments, wind instruments, keyboard instruments, voices, percussion instruments), jazz (stringed instruments, wind instruments, guitars, electric basses, pianos, vocals, percussion, vibraphone), composition & music theory, music education. (Classic, jazz), electronic studio, audio design.
The majors of the master's course are performance (instrumental music, vocal music), specialized performance (solist, song, opera, chamber music & ensemble, improvisation, composition & music theory, contemporary), music education, composition & music theory.You can also obtain advanced qualifications (master's degree, diploma, certificate of completion) in subsequent courses.
The campus, located in the heart of Basel, hosts numerous music-related events.We provide a rich music culture to the region.Students are actively involved in music groups such as chamber music, choirs, orchestras and contemporary music ensembles.Guest conductors of the on-campus orchestra include Sylvain Cambreling, Eötvös Peter, Vladimir Fedoseyev, Heinz Holliger, Lutz Köhler, Marco Letnya, Jonathan Nott, Krzysztof Penderecki and Jan Schultz. Co-starred by inviting talented groups.It stimulates students' abilities and sensibilities.
You are also allowed to perform as an intern or soloist at the Sinfonieorchester Basel.Some students will get a big chance after this audition, so let's try it.
The school spirit is international, and it is characterized by the fact that excellent students and music instructors from all over the world gather and various cultural exchanges such as music exchange study abroad are actively carried out.