CAS Music-Making in a Classroom SettingCAS Music-Making in a Classroom Setting

Graduates of the modular “CAS Music-Making in a Classroom Setting” have the teaching, didactic, specialist and organizational skills to supervise and implement music in a classroom setting. They know the specific requirements of cooperation projects between primary and music schools. The practical nature of the course guarantees an optimum connection between the continuing education course and professional practice. The graduates have the necessary knowledge and skill set to make music with heterogeneous groups. They have a diverse methodological-didactic repertoire for music-making in a classroom setting.

The CAS degree programme runs for two semesters. It starts in September. The CAS is made up of the following five modules:

• Module 1 / Music in a classroom setting – foundations and general didactics
• Module 2 / Music in a Classroom Setting – instrument-specific practice
• Module 3 / Perspectives of a second instrument or module of choice
• Module 4 / Inclusion in group tuition
• Module 5 / Coaching and work experience placements

→ Further information on the individual modules can be found on the German website

The modular “CAS Music-Making in a Classroom Setting” runs for two semesters and comprises a workload of around 450 hours (15 ECTS points). This includes classroom teaching on the one hand and self-study (incl. work experience placements) on the other. 

The degree programme is completed with a written certificate paper and an oral colloquium. Two hours of mentoring are available to provide additional support in this area. The written paper is presented and reflected on within the colloquium.

The degree programme is aimed at

– qualified instrumental/vocal music teachers
– teachers from the fields of school music, rhythmic as well as basic music education (MGA) with professional experience
– Primary teachers with a suitable instrumental-specific background

The requirements for admission to the programme are as follows:

– University degree in music education or an equivalent qualification
– Experience in the music education field
– Command of German, B2 level or higher
– Positive outcome to the admission interview/assessment

Special admission (“sur dossier”) is also possible in justified cases. The Head of Programme and the Head of Continuing Education Music decide on admission.

Regular teaching work in the classroom music environment is a prerequisite for the duration of the CAS. Alternatively, an internship of 16 lessons (spread over 8 weeks) may be completed.

→ This degree programme is taught exclusively in German.

The tuition fee is CHF 5,400 per academic year, plus CHF 200 application fee.

→ Further information on the degree programme and the application procedure is available on the German website.