Overview of the degree program
| Standard period of study | 4 semesters (2 years) |
| Overall scope |
120 credit points 34 semester hours in the compulsory modules 20 semester hours in the elective compulsory modules |
| Admission requirements |
A Bachelor's degree in Music or Musicology or an equivalent degree awarded by a university in Germany or abroad Successful completion of a aptitude test Good command of English Candidates applying for the aptitude test, who have neither a German general qualification for university entrance nor a degree / graduation in a German speaking course of studies have to prove sufficient knowledge of the German language (comparable with level A1-GERR). This can be proven either through submission of appropriate test certificates or through a conversation with the Board of Examiners during the aptitude test. If necessary, the Board of Examiners advices to take part in study-integrated German classes according to the respective language skills. |
| Entrance into the program | possible both in summer and winter semester |
| Degree | Master of Music (M. Mus.) |
| Course structure |
Module examinations after the 2nd and 4th semester, Master's examination following the 4th semester (For more information see the annex of the Examination regulations relating to the respective course of studies and the module handbook respectively.) |
| Course contents |
The course of studies encompasses the compulsory modules: Major subject l: Musical composition Major subject ll: Ear training Major subject I: Modern composition techniques and didactics Musicology and historical music theory Piano practice, Choir and Ensemble: Musical practice: Instrumentation and new music and 1 of 2 elective compulsory modules: Major subject II: Analysis / theory or Major subject II: Composition as well as 1 elective compulsory module: Interdisciplinary studies / context studies (For more information see the annex of the Examination regulations relating to the respective course of studies and the module handbook respectively.) |
| Master's examination |
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Requirements for the aptitude test
| Practical oral examination |
Duration: approx. 45 minutes Sight-playing of a figured bass from the early 18th century, analysis of a section of a piece (preparation time: none) Presentation of the analysis on a prepared piece at the piano (preparation time: 1 day, presentation time: 15 minutes) Selection from a prepared orchestral score with transposing instruments (preparation time: 1 hour) Sight-singing of a difficult choral part Aural analysis of modulations Reproduction of notated or played rhythms Colloquium on musical theory |
| Written examination |
Test duration approx. 120 minutes Modulation of motifs for piano (based on a preliminary pattern) and selection of one of the following three tasks:
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