Musicology and History of Opera

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  Profile of the study programme

  The master in musicology at the University of Fribourg is distinctive because of its interdisciplinary perspective and through its questioning of the techniques, methods and functions of the discipline (specific seminars cover methods and investigations). In particular, the programme proposes complementary studies of the relations between music and texts, the stage and the visual arts, especially in the cases of film music and opera productions. Along with these courses, which are specific to the University of Fribourg, the musicology programme also offers themed courses and seminars on advanced musical analysis as related to different periods in the history of western music.

  The studies for a master in musicology can be accomplished in one and a half to two years. The students who follow the study programme are to write a master's thesis at the end of their degree course. The subject can be chosen from a wide range of questions, possibly in relation to research and pedagogical traditions in musicology at the University of Fribourg.

  Classes and seminars, as is traditional at the University of Fribourg, are given partly in French and partly in German. Although students are encouraged to follow classes in both languages, they may submit their written work in either and take their examinations in the language of their choice (French, German or Italian).

  Students are also encouraged to participate in research activities and in music-related events organised by the Department for the wider public: symposia, conferences, commentated concerts and operas, film clubs, etc.

  Learning outcomes and career openings
  Graduates with a master's in musicology are principally recruited as:

  • Researchers (Swiss National Fund projects, universities, university schools of music);
  • Teachers: secondary schools, middle schools, universities, university schools of music, (the history of music);
  • Journalists: radio and the written press;
  • Musical librarians, museum curators (in instrument museums, in history museums with musical collections, etc.);
  • Musical archivists (municipal or canton archives, collaborator for RISM, the national sound library, etc.);
  • Music publishing associates;
  • Associates in an organisation that promotes music (SUISA, ProHelvetia, etc.);
  • Managers or public relations officers for orchestras and festivals; editors of concert hall programmes; managers, stage or floor managers in opera houses;
  • Musicians (further to studies at a university school of music).

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