MAS - Advanced Vocal Ensemble Studies

    AVES is an innovative programme designed for professional young singers.

    Key data

    Degree
    Master of Advanced Studies "Advanced Vocal Ensemble Studies"
    ECTS points
    60
    Next start
    January 2026
    Duration
    Part-time study over a period of two years, mandatory course attendance of 13 weeks in total.
    Teaching language
    English
    Place
    Schola Cantorum Basiliensis
    Price
    2'000 CHF per term (3 terms) Possibilities for scholarships on request.
    Semester start
    January 2026

    Registration window was open until 11th August 2023. The next registration window will open in summer 2025.

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    The next registration window will open in summer 2025.

    Entrance exams 2023:

    • 1st round per video (details in application's form) until 11th August 2023.
    • 2nd round in presence from 13th-15th October 2023.

    Content

    The rich and diverse repertoire for vocal ensembles in Renaissance and Baroque European music. Intensive weeks including rehearsal, vocal technique, language coaching, music history, cultural background, preparation of materials, public presentation and close feedback.

    Goals

    Highest level in vocal ensemble singing; leading an ensemble from within the group; development and realization of own performance projects, addressing different repertoires of and approaches to vocal ensemble singing.

    Participation in AVES is available as elective for vocal students enrolled in a master program at the SCB.

    Leaders
    Stratton Bull, Andrés Locatelli, Björn Schmelzer

    Vocal coaching - Assistance
    Lisandro Abadie

    Introductory weeks

    • 22.-26.01.2024
    • 05.-09.02.2024
    • 26.02.-01.03.2024
    • 22.-26.04.2024

    Focus weeks

    • 11.-17.05.2024
    • 15.-21.06.2024
    • 06.-12.09.2024
    • 05.-11.10.2024
    • 18.-22.11.2024
    • 04.-10.01.2025
    • 01.-07.02.2025
    • 03.-07.03.2025

    Final Session with Final Concert

    • 31.03.-04.04.2025

    Application Fee CHF 200.-
    Per Term CHF 2'000.- (3 terms)

    Possibilities for scholarships on request.

    About AVES

    Developed by Anthony Rooley and Evelyn Tubb (formerly Consort of Musicke), AVES has been offered since the fall semester 2008/09. In the meantime the teaching staff has changed, but the general aims remain the same.

    Schola Cantorum Basiliensis

    Basel, Campus Musik-Akademie

    Basel Academy of Music FHNW

    Leonhardstrasse 6

    4009 Basel