Italian
Menu
    Umbra Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Professional Affiliations
    • Umbra Mission
    • Administration & Staff
    • Umbra Central Location
    • Umbra Facilities
    • Umbra Student Body
    • Contact Us
    • Close
  • Academics
      • Academics
        • Academic Programs
        • Courses at Umbra
        • Academic Calendar
        • Italian Language and Culture at Umbra
        • Library Resources
        • Umbra Faculty
        • Perugia Food Conference
      • Semester Programs
        • Build Your Own Semester Program
          • Independent Study
          • Music Courses
          • Online Learning While Abroad
          • Semester Internships with Umbra
        • Food, Sustainability & Environmental Studies
        • Multicultural Psychology Program
        • SCHOLARS Program and Independent Research
        • Italian Language & Culture: Direct Enrollment
        • University of Perugia:
          Direct Enrollment
        • Accademia di Belle Arti:
          Direct Enrollment
      • Summer Programs
        • General Studies Program
        • Summer Italian Language & Culture Program
        • Trasimeno Archaeology Field School – Summer 2020
        • Summer Internships
      • Community Engagement
        • Overview of CE Opportunities
        • Seminar and Practica Courses
        • Community-Based Courses
        • Courses with Service Learning
        • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Close
  • Students
      • Prospective Students
        • Apply Now
        • Why Study at Umbra?
        • Student Life in Perugia
        • Student Housing
        • Student Activities & Travel
        • Transcripts & Credits
        • Program Fees
        • Scholarships & Financial Aid
      • Discover More
        • Ask Former Umbra Students
        • Umbra Photos
        • Umbra Videos
        • Umbra Institute Reviews
        • Umbra for Parents/Guardians
        • Downloadable Brochures
        • Study Abroad in Italy
        • Contact Us
      • Accepted Students
        • Matriculation Checklist
        • Housing Request Form
        • Umbra Optional Group Trip
        • Pre-Departure Guides
        • Budgeting for Your Time Abroad
        • Academic Calendar
      • Current Students
        • Academic Field Trips Dates
        • Events Calendar
        • Umbra Optional Trip
        • Independent Travel Form
        • Housing Maintenance Form
        • Student Discounts
        • Umbra Clubs
        • Visitor Guide
        • Traveling
    • Close
  • Study Abroad Advisors & Faculty
    • Umbra at a Glance
    • Collaborate with Umbra
    • Faculty-Led Programs
    • Teaching Opportunities
    • Graduate Teaching Fellowship
    • Arrange a Visit
    • Download Brochures
    • Subscribe to Umbra Newsletter
    • Partner Portal
    • Close
  • Alumni
    • Umbra Alumni
    • Request a Transcript
    • Close
  • News & Blog

Study Music Abroad in Italy

music-banner-jpg

Music Courses at Umbra

Music-student-violin-400Perugia is an ideal place for studying music. It is not only known for being the “university city” of Italy, but also as Italy’s “house of jazz.” Every year, the city hosts the internationally acclaimed Umbria Jazz Festival and is home to a renowned music conservatory as well as several music schools.

In addition to its other courses, the Umbra Institute offers a variety of music La Maggiore logoclasses in cooperation with La Maggiore Music School for music majors or minors. The courses are taught in English and are held at the music school located in the center of Perugia. Students have the option to study voice, cello, violin, guitar, clarinet, saxophone, percussion, classical or jazz piano; classical, modern, or jazz singing; ensemble (jazz and modern); music theory; solfège; tonal harmony; and the history of music; as well as practice orchestral and chamber music.

This is a highly individualized program through which classes are created according to student and university needs. All music courses must be selected upon applying to the program. They are held once or twice a week for 60 to 90 minutes at a time. Group and individual lessons are available and students are welcome to practice within the LaMaggiore facility outside of regularly scheduled class times, as well as at the Umbra Institute during specified hours. 

music-fest---practicing-resizedAt the end of the semester, students will be asked to perform either a solo or an ensemble for the public.

Sample of Course Offerings

  • MUSC 300: Instrumental Performance (1 credit for each 1-hour session weekly)
    All instruments are available, including cello, violin, guitar, clarinet, saxophone, percussion, classical or jazz piano.
  • MUSC 305: Voice Performance (1 credit for each 1-hour session weekly)
    Several different vocal performance courses are available, including classical voice and vocal jazz.
  • MUSC 350: Advanced Tonal Harmony (3 credits)
  • IS 398: The History of Music in Western World (3 credits)

NOTE: This program is exclusively for students majoring or minoring in music. This is a specialized program where all courses must be selected in advance and arranged prior to to the start of the term. Each MUS 300 or MUS 305 credit is equivalent to one 3-credit elective course. Students must be enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester at the Umbra Institute. Non-Music majors may take music courses by special arrangement; additional fees will apply.

Instruments
You are welcome to bring your own instrument or rent one here in Perugia. La Maggiore music school also has some instruments available for practice, to be used in the practice room. The Umbra Institute has an upright piano and guitars available for its students. Instrument rentals will cost between 40 and 60 Euro per month. 
Please note that practicing your instruments or vocals is restricted to the practice rooms at the music school and, during designated hours, the Aula Magna of the Umbra Institute. It is prohibited to practice any instrument or vocals in the student apartments.

Please fill out the following form of interest.

Umbra Institute

Academics

  • COURSES OFFERED
  • Summer 2021 Courses
  • Fall 2021 Courses
  • Spring 2022 Courses
  • SEMESTER PROGRAMS
  • BUILD YOUR OWN SEMESTER
    • Online Learning While Abroad
    • Music Courses
    • Independent Study
  • MULTICULTURAL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM
  • FOOD AND SUSTAINABILITY STUDIES
  • SCHOLARS and Independent Research
  • Italian Language & Culture Direct Enrollement
  • University of Perugia Direct Enrollement
  • Accademia Belle Arti di Perugia Direct Enrollment
  • SUMMER PROGRAMS
  • Summer General Studies
  • Summer Italian Language & Culture Program
  • Trasimeno Archaeology Field School – Summer 2019
  • Summer Internships
  • UMBRA FACULTY
  • ACADEMIC CALENDAR

QUICK LINKS

  • Emergency Contact
  • Photos
  • Umbra Partner Portal
  • Apply Now
  • Housing
  • Tuition & Fees
  • Videos

Connect With US

UMBRA INSTITUTE PERUGIA

Piazza IV Novembre 23; Perugia, Italy 06123
Tel: (39) 075-573-4595
Email: [email protected]

UMBRA

  • About
  • Academics
  • Prospective Students
  • Accepted Students
  • Events Calendar
  • Advisors and Faculty
  • Bentornati Alumni


© 2021 The Umbra Institute · Privacy · Contact

APPLY