Master's Programme Perfomance Practice in Contemporary Music (PPCM) - Vocal

A master’s programme for contemporary singers: An in-depth course of training in the opportunities and challenges presented by vocal music and music theatre in the 20^th and 21^st centuries.

• Voice lessons: Extended vocal techniques on the basis of classical voice training.
• Performance art, expressive performance, chamber music, ensemble singing, students’ own works
• Regular first performances of music theatre productions
• Interdisciplinary projects: Music and dance theatre, opera, electronic music, improvisation
• Introduction to fundamental aspects of music theory (compositional techniques, notation, writings on 20^th century and contemporary music, historical overview and music aesthetics)
• Collaboration with the PPCM - Instrumental programme: Regular concerts/performances in cooperation with Klangforum Wien
• Opportunities to work with leading composers, singers and performers
• Cooperation with contemporary music festivals and opera studios