Educational objectives and professional fields

Educational objectives.

Graduates are able to:

  • Master a representative repertoire at a professional level
  • Expand their repertoire of orchestral reductions and parts on an ongoing basis 
  • Prepare themselves independently and comprehensively for auditions and projects
  • Expertly deal with various performance situations (stages, orchestral pits)
  • Expertly incorporate comprehensive methodological knowledge in practice and rehearsal techniques, research, and analytical work
  • Show self-awareness and the ability to perceive and reflect on their own artistic development in different ways.
  • Act in a professional, caring manner in the professional field
  • Confidently deal with rehearsal conditions
  • Plan their career development in a targeted manner
  • Network in the professional field

Degree title:

Master of Arts ZHdK in Specialized Music Performance with a Major in Orchestra

Potential areas of employment.

The course prepares students for a successful audition and subsequently for a successful career as a musician in symphony or opera orchestras.