APPROVED MASTER'S DEGREE IN MUSICAL THEATRE CREATION

On July 13, 2026 it was published in Official State Gazette (BOE) Order EFD/712/2026, of July 1, which approves the curriculum of the Master's Degree in Artistic Education in Musical Theatre Creation from the Authorized Center for Musical Education Music Workshop, in collaboration with the Authorized Center for Higher Artistic Education in Dramatic Art Eolia.

This resolution implies the official recognition of the degree and consolidates its implementation within the system of higher artistic education, reinforcing a unique training proposal in the field of musical theater creation.

Objectives

El Master's Degree in Artistic Education in Musical Theatre Creation aims to provide students with specialized training that allows them to acquire the conceptual, artistic and technical tools necessary to conceive, develop and produce original musicals. At the same time, it promotes interdisciplinary work and cooperation between professionals from different fields of the performing and musical arts, favoring the creation of new projects and scenic languages.

This is a master's degree in rank of university postgraduates which delves into the essential knowledge for the comprehensive creation of a musical theatre show. Its approach is eminently practical and combines the learning of creative disciplines with a solid theoretical base, contributing to expanding the artistic, academic and professional skills of students. The program especially promotes creativity, expressive capacity, interpretation, dramaturgical and musical writing, as well as the development of one's own artistic voice.

ORIENTATION TOWARDS RESEARCH

The master's degree offers a pedagogical structure oriented towards both research and professional practice. The studies allow students to delve deeper into the theoretical foundations of musical theatre, prepare and produce shows of this genre, expand contemporary artistic training and incorporate new technologies applied to stage creation. This comprehensive approach enables students to tackle all phases of the creative process, from the initial idea to the final production.

One of the fundamental axes of the program is the analysis of musical theater from a historical, artistic and aesthetic perspective. The study of the great works of the repertoire allows us to understand the creative decisions that have made them international references, while the knowledge of the main authors, composers and creators offers tools to identify their sources of inspiration and their work processes. This critical perspective contributes to each student developing their own, personal and differentiating creative language.

The curriculum includes subjects such as History of musical theatre, Representative composers of the genre, Song lyrics workshop, Drama, Pre-production of a musical, Technology applied to the scene, Composition i Deconstruction of songs, among others. The training is complemented with master classes taught by prestigious professionals and active creators, which provide a direct vision of the artistic reality and the musical theater industry.

In addition, the master's degree provides students with a specialized bibliography and specific documentary resources that promote research and learning. Beyond its academic aspect, it becomes a meeting space between creators, performers, composers, playwrights and other professionals interested in musical theatre, promoting dialogue, the exchange of experiences and the generation of new creative projects. In this way, the master's degree contributes not only to the training of new professionals, but also to the development and consolidation of musical theatre of its own creation.

TRAINING PROFILE

The training profile, as well as the general objective, purpose, focus and orientation of the master's degree, have been designed in accordance with the guidelines of theEuropean Higher Education Area (EHEA).

Following these precepts, the objective of the Master's Degree in Musical Theatre Creation, proposed by Eolia CSAD i Music Workshop, is:

  • Train students to write a musical play with awareness of the historical evolution of the genre since its beginnings.
  • Provide the necessary tools to articulate the work, including lyrics, songs and dramaturgical structures.
  • Facilitate understanding of the historical and professional journey that has led to the current development of musical theatre.
  • Promote contact with professionals in the sector and help students develop a own voice within the genre.

This approach ensures that the student acquires advanced and specialized training, integrating theoretical knowledge, creative techniques and practical experience, in line with the European EHEA standards.

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGs)

Els Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), driven by the United Nations within the framework of the2030 Agenda, constitute an international benchmark for the promotion of an education committed to the sustainability, equality and social justiceIn this sense, this master's degree integrates various ODS, especially those goals 4, 5, 8 and 10, aligning artistic training with contemporary global challenges.

The SDG 4: Quality education is specified in the desire to guarantee a inclusive, equitable and quality training, which promotes lifelong learning opportunities. The master's degree encourages development of critical, creative and interdisciplinary skills, facilitating students to acquire relevant knowledge and skills for the musical theatre sector, as well as a capacity for analysis and grounded reflection.

The SDG 5: Gender equality is incorporated transversally in the curriculum design, both in content and teaching methodologies. The promotion of visibility of women and diverse gender identities in the history and practice of musical theatre, as well as thecritical analysis of stage representations and gender rolesLikewise, it encourages artistic creation from an inclusive perspective, avoiding stereotypes and promoting diverse narratives.

The SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth is reflected in theprofessional orientation of the master's degree, which prepares students to integrate into the musical theater sector with criteria ofethics, sustainability and responsibilityThey are promoted fair professional practices, the understanding of the labor dynamics of the sector and the development of viable projects that contribute to cultural and economic growth.

Finally, theSDG 10: Reduction of inequalities works through the promotion of inclusion and diversity both in the training processes and in artistic creation. The master's degree promotes a critical look at structural inequalities present in the cultural sector and promotes the generation of proposals that integrate different social, cultural and identity realities.

Overall, the integration of these objectives strengthens the The master's degree's commitment to quality, critical and socially responsible artistic training, aligned with the values ​​of sustainability, equity and inclusion.

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MORE INFORMATION

Workshop of Musicians Higher School of Musical Studies (ESEM)
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Eòlia Superior Center of Dramatic Art (CSAD)
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08010 Barcelona
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eolia@eolia.cat