The mdw’s worldwide renown is owed especially to its longstanding tradition and expertise in the training of highly talented classical music performers. But beginning in the winter semester of 2026/27, our institution will be expanding its broad range of degree programmes by a first-ever two-year Master of Arts in Popular Music Performance.

Learning more about the academic foundations of music both historically and in the present while simultaneously digging deeper into the artistic and practical side of musical culture? Obtaining insights into professional practice as well as experience in research-based learning? The 2025/26 winter semester will see the mdw launch a new academic and artistic master’s degree programme.

Autumn 2023 will witness the launch of the new Contemporary Arts Practice (CAP) master’s degree programme.