The Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Contemporary Repertoire Conducting is a continuing education specialization (post-diploma degree) aimed at musicians who intend to study the conducting technique, theory and performance practice of the repertoire from the XX and XXI centuries.
The course is held by Arturo Tamayo.
The course lasts 1 year (2 semesters) and takes place from October to May in 6 sessions from Friday to Sunday.
Each session includes both the theoretical and analytical study of the repertoire and the ensembles conducting. The ensemble consists of musicians specialized in contemporary music and the Ensemble900, a group formed by the best students of the University of Music. The Ensemble900 is the ensemble in residence of the contemporary music season 900presente, co-produced by the Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana and the RSI, Radiotelevisione svizzera di lingua italiana.
The course leads to the acquisition of 10 ECTS credits, divided as follows:
Applications must be submitted by May 31.
Admission is conditional on:
A maximum of 6 students per year are admitted to the course.
The course costs CHF 5’200, that correspond to the following fees:
Session I : 23-25 October 2020
Session II : 20-22 November 2020
Session III : 12-14 February 2021
Session IV : 26-28 March 2021
Session V : 16-18 April 2021
Session VI and exam : 21-23 May 2021
Fridays 12.00-21.00 (6 hours of Conducting, 2 hours of Theory)
Saturdays 9.00-21.00 (6 hours of Conducting, 4 hours of Theory)
Sundays 9.00-16.00 (6 hours of Conducting)
(details may change)
1) Admission procedure
By May 31, candidates must send via e-mail to servizi.accademici@conservatorio.ch a dossier with the following documents:
Late applications can only be exceptionally accepted if places are available. Incomplete dossiers will not be considered.
The University of Music may ask for further documents (e.g. translations or certificates), should it find any of the documents in the application dossier to be lacking in clarity or comprehensibility, with particular attention to the diplomas.
2) Enrolment
Candidates who are considered eligible will receive a letter of admission and a registration confirmation form by email. This form must be signed and returned both by email (to servizi.accademici@conservatorio.ch) and by post to the Segreteria didattica as instructed in the letter of admission.
Once the letter of confirmation of enrolment has been signed, the candidate is officially enrolled at the University of Music of the Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana for the first semester. Withdrawal from studies will only be possible from the second semester on. Even in the case the student doesn’t attend any lesson at the Conservatorio, all fees for the first semester will have to be paid.
At the end of their studies, participants will obtain the title on condition that they:
The University of Music of the Conservatorio della Svizzera italiana is a state-recognised university school and is affiliated to the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI). The titles that it awards are recognised by the Federal Government according to the law (LPSU, 30 september 2011).
This title is not a professional qualification and does not qualify holders to teach in public schools in Switzerland.
The course is subject to the current Regulations of Studies of the University of Music. The University of Music reserves the right not to activate the course if the necessary conditions are not met.
Extension of the duration of studies
If their main instrument teachers agree, students can submit to the Head of Continuing Education a request of extension of the duration of studies for a maximum of 2 semesters (no semester splits are allowed). If the request is accepted, the University of music will invoice students the respected administrative fees and semester fees. The final exam fee is in any case invoiced only once at the end of the second year.
Repetition of the final exam: if students do not sit the final exam, or do not pass it successfully, they can ask to repeat it in a later session. Exam sessions are normally scheduled every six months. Students can request to postpone the final exam for one or a maximum of two consecutive semesters. For each postponed semester the University of Music will invoice students only the administrative fee.
Suspension of studies: in exceptional cases, and with the authorization of the Head of Continuing Education, students may request to temporarily suspend their studies for one or a maximum of two consecutive semesters. For each semester of suspension, the University of Music will invoice students only the administrative fee. The suspension request must be sent (by certified mail) to the Segreteria didattica, according to the deadlines listed below.
Withdrawal of studies: if students decide to withdraw from their studies, their request must be sent (by certified mail) the Segreteria didattica, according to the deadlines listed below.
Deadlines: suspension or withdrawal deadlines are:
If the deadline is not respected, students will be invoiced for all fees of the following semester.
Head of Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Contemporary Repertoire Conducting
arturo.tamayo@conservatorio.ch
Head of Continuing Education
Carlo Ciceri
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Application deadline: 31 March 2021
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In addition to recorded auditions, CSI will offer in-person auditions in Shanghai for 2021 entry. For further info, please contact our International Relations Coordinator for Asia