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Application & Requirements Master Choir Conducting

Entrance Examination

Admission Requirement:
Bachelor of Music or Diploma

 

Language requirements:

For enrolment: Proof of German language skills according to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

The following language certificates are accepted:

  • TestDaF
  • TELC
  • Goethe certificate
  • UNI Cert
  • ÖSD certificate

In addition, language certificates according to the European Framework of Reference are also accepted by language schools that have recognized quality management certificates.
A list of recognized language schools can be found here
A list of recognized quality certificates for language courses can be found here

Students at the HfM Dresden who have received admission subject to proof of German language skills can take part in the language course offered at the HfM Dresden. Studies can only be continued in the second semester if the German exam at the HfM Dresden has been passed at the required level or, alternatively, a language certificate has been submitted according to the criteria listed above.

 

Entrance Examination:
Conducting the following pieces (20-30 min.):

  • Reinhard Ohse „Steh auf, Weib, steh auf“ („Zigeunerlieder“ Nr. 1)
  • R. Schumann „Im Walde“ (Weltliche Gesänge)
  • Dvorák „Stabat mater“ Satz I
  • Verdi Finale 2 aus „La Taviata“ (ab Largo Einsatz Germont)
  • Puccini aus „La Bohéme“ 2. Akt Anfang bis incl. Kinderchor „Parpignol“

Accompaniment (15-20 min.):

  • Interpretation of one scene each from three operas / oratorios of different styles
  • Sight reading of different literature

The examination board makes a selection from the prepared program.

 

Entrance Examination

Admission Requirement:
Bachelor of Music or University Diploma

Additional requirement: Qualified job expirience of at least one year (with a copy of the work contract or proof of freelance artistic work). Practical work expirience may have been obtained during a former study course.

 

Language requirements:

For enrolment: language certificate at least level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

  • Certificate of the Goethe-Institute B1 or
  • European Certificate B1 or
  • UniCert I or
  • a comparable language certificate

The following language certificates are accepted:

  • TestDaF
  • TELC
  • Goethe certificate
  • UNI Cert
  • ÖSD certificate

In addition, language certificates according to the European Framework of Reference are also accepted by language schools that have recognized quality management certificates.
A list of recognized language schools can be found here
A list of recognized quality certificates for language courses can be found here

Students at the HfM Dresden who have received admission subject to proof of German language skills can take part in the language course offered at the HfM Dresden. Studies can only be continued in the second semester if the German exam at the HfM Dresden has been passed at the required level or, alternatively, a language certificate has been submitted according to the criteria listed above.

 

Entrance exam:
Conducting the following works:

  • Reinhard Ohse „Steh auf, Weib, steh auf“ („Zigeunerlieder“ Nr. 1)
  • R. Schumann „Im Walde“ (Weltliche Gesänge)
  • Dvorák „Stabat mater“ Satz I
  • Verdi Finale 2 aus „La Taviata“ (ab Largo Einsatz Germont)
  • Puccini aus „La Bohéme“ 2. Akt Anfang bis incl. Kinderchor „Parpignol“

The examination board makes a selection from the prepared program.

1400 Euro Studiengebühren pro Semester