Composition & Music Theory
Overview
The Department of Composition and Music Theory explores contemporary forms of instrumental and electroacoustic composition and explores scholarly, artistic, and pedagogical approaches to music and styles of all periods. Teaching and music education at the highest level are offered to students of all majors.
Mirabellplatz 1
5020 Salzburg
About
The department of composition is closely linked to the performance practice of New Music through close cooperation with the Institute for New Music and the international master's program in New Music.
In the area of music theory, the department offers, in addition to the professionalization in music theory provided for in all music degree programs, the possibility of in-depth study and specialization in the bachelor's and master's programs in music theory as well as in the focus on music theory/aural training in the IGP program (acquisition of the supplementary teaching qualification in music theory/aural training for Austrian music schools).
Studies
Events
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8.4.—30.4.2024
Study concerts April 2024 Study concerts (or "class evenings") are concerts in which students of the Mozarteum University perform on stage. They are either organised as part of courses or by the respective departments - and can be experienced with free admission.Study concert· Free -
3.5.—31.5.2024
Study concerts May 2024 Study concerts (or "class evenings") are concerts in which students of the Mozarteum University perform on stage. They are either organised as part of courses or by the respective departments - and can be experienced with free admission.Study concert· Free -
9.5.202407:00 pmSolitär"Musique spectrale": mdw meets CNSMDPConcert· Free entry (Opens in new tab)
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22.5.202406:30 pmKleines StudioReconstruction - New works by the composition classesConcert· Free
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Long night of researchOff to the most exciting night of the year. At the Long Night of Research on 24 May 2024, current projects, the latest findings and technologies will be presented in an understandable and vivid way at around 100 stations in the city of Salzburg and Puch-Urstein - live and with free admission.Info event· Free