Program Overview

Kördirigering Program

The Kördirigering program is a two-year, 60-credit master's program at the University of Gothenburg, focusing on choral conducting and leadership.

Program Overview

The program aims to develop students' musical knowledge and skills in directing choirs for various age groups and exploring different genres. It also emphasizes the importance of leadership, collaboration, and communication in the choral music field.

Program Structure

The program consists of several courses, including:

• Kördirigering (30 credits): Develops students' skills in directing, rehearsing, and leading choirs.
• Personligt val, praktik, problematisering (15 credits): Offers students the opportunity to choose between different specializations, such as vocal training or arrangement, and participate in practical training and problem-solving exercises.
• Självständigt arbete (15 credits): Requires students to conduct an independent research project, exploring a specific topic or problem in the field of choral music.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have a bachelor's degree in music or a related field, as well as musical knowledge and skills demonstrated through an entrance exam. Proficiency in Swedish (equivalent to Swedish B/Svenska 3) is also required.

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be qualified to work as choral conductors, leaders, and directors in various musical contexts, including schools, churches, and community choirs. They will also be prepared to pursue further studies or careers in related fields, such as music education or music therapy.

Teaching and Learning

The program features a range of teaching and learning methods, including:

• Gruppundervisning (group instruction)
• Workshops
• Seminarier (seminars)
• Mästarklasser (masterclasses)
• Handledning (mentoring)
• Föreläsningar (lectures)

Facilities and Resources

The program is based at the University of Gothenburg's Department of Music, which offers a range of facilities and resources, including concert halls, rehearsal rooms, and libraries.

Assessment and Evaluation

Student progress is assessed through a combination of written and practical exams, as well as evaluations of their performance in rehearsals and concerts.

Program Schedule

The program is offered on a part-time basis, with classes typically held one day a week. The program starts in the fall semester and runs for two years.

Research Areas

The program is connected to the University of Gothenburg's research areas in music, including music education, music performance, and musicology.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, graduates will have developed advanced skills in choral conducting, leadership, and music performance, as well as a deep understanding of the choral music field and its various genres and contexts. They will be well-prepared to pursue careers as professional choral conductors, leaders, and directors, or to continue their studies at the doctoral level.