The tambura is a widely present instrument in our geographical region and can be encountered through numerous musical, cultural, and historical perspectives, all of which we aim to teach you in this programme.
Would you like to focus exclusively on tambura pedagogy and the transfer of knowledge, or on active music-making through performing in chamber ensembles or orchestras? Perhaps your path will lead you to conducting one of the many orchestras or ensembles, or you may be primarily interested in writing arrangements, preparing sheet music, or even composing for tambura.
This programme will equip you for all of these paths, enabling you to choose your own direction after graduation and pursue what you enjoy most.
What will you do during the study?
- You will perform in chamber ensembles and orchestras.
- You will learn how to lead a tambura ensemble.
- You will prepare musical scores for ensembles and orchestras.
- You will acquire the pedagogical knowledge necessary for teaching in schools.
What will you do after graduation?
- You will be able to work as a leader/conductor of ensembles and orchestras.
- You will have the opportunity to become an active professional musician.
- You can work as a pedagogue, passing on your instrumental knowledge to younger generations.
- You will be able to engage in music publishing.
Basic Information about the Study Programme
- 1. Qualification Level
Level 7.1 of the Croatian Qualifications Framework (CROQF) / Level 7 of the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
- Duration and ECTS Credits
Two academic years (4 semesters), 120 ECTS credits
- Area and Field of Study
- Area: Arts
- Sub-area: Music
- Field: Music Performance
- Branch: Instrumental Performance
- Awarded Academic Title
University Master (magister/magistra) of Tambura Performance
(univ. mag. mus.)
- Place of Delivery
Academy of Arts and Culture in Osijek, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek
- Register Code (CROQF)
2363
- Record Code (SRCE)
5009
- Confirmation of Accreditation
July 5, 2025
- ISCED-F 2013 Classification
- Primary field: 02 Arts and Humanities
- Narrow field: 021 Arts
- Detailed field: 0215 Music and Performing Arts