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Application & Requirements Master Vocals

Entrance Examination

Admission Requirement:
Bachelor of Music or Diploma

 

Language Requirements

For application: Proof of German language skills at least at level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
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.

 

Video preselection:

A video file must be uploaded with the application documents. The video must be designed as follows:

  • Two musical theater arias (opera or operetta), one in German
  • Duration of the video according to the program

Please record the video from a fixed perspective (do not move the camera). You can use a smartphone or a professional camera to record. Please pay attention to a good sound. You can also record with microphones. You and your fellow players (if there are any) must be easy to see. Your hands in particular must be clearly visible (for piano and strings). At the beginning of the video, introduce yourself and say your program, looking at the camera. You have to speak German.

You can play each piece individually, and you can also cut between the pieces and the introduction. Please combine videos of different pieces into one video, if that is possible. Image and sound must be recorded at the same time, the use of a separate audio recording device is recommended.

On-site entrance exam:

If the submitted video was assessed as "passed", you will be invited to the entrance examination at the HfM Dresden. The entrance exam includes:

Main subject:

  • three opera arias of different styles (including an aria by Mozart or from Mozart's time and an aria in German) or alternatively: Two opera arias and one operetta aria
  • an extensive recitative that may be tied to an aria
  • a memorized recitation of a monologue. A list of examples can be found here: Download PDF
  • reading an unfamiliar text

The examination committee makes a selection from the prepared program.

 

Entrance Examination

Admission Requirement:
Bachelor of Music or Diploma

 

Language Requirements

For application: Proof of German language skills at least at level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
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.

 

Video preselection:

A video file must be uploaded with the application documents. The video must be designed as follows:

  • Two songs in the original language, including one song by Franz Schubert in German
  • an aria from an oratorio or concerto
  • Duration of the video according to the program

Please record the video from a fixed perspective (do not move the camera). You can use a smartphone or a professional camera to record. Please pay attention to a good sound. You can also record with microphones. You and your fellow players (if there are any) must be easy to see. Your hands in particular must be clearly visible (for piano and strings). At the beginning of the video, introduce yourself and say your program, looking at the camera. You have to speak German.

You can play each piece individually, and you can also cut between the pieces and the introduction. Please combine videos of different pieces into one video, if that is possible. Image and sound must be recorded at the same time, the use of a separate audio recording device is recommended.

On-site entrance exam:

If the submitted video was assessed as "passed", you will be invited to the entrance examination at the HfM Dresden. The entrance exam includes:

Main subject:

  • four songs of different styles in the original language
    • at least two songs in German and one by Franz Schubert
  • two arias from oratorio or concerto
    • including an aria from the Bach-Händel period
  • a recitation of a poem in German from memory
  • Reading an unfamiliar text from the page

The examination committee makes a selection from the prepared program.

 

Vacancies

All voice subjects have open vacancies for the winter semester 2024/25.

Cooperation partners and tuition fees:

  • Cooperation course with the Semperoper Dresden
  • Involvement in rehearsal processes and getting to know everyday professional life as well
  • Participation in the State Opera Choir in various opera productions
  • Monthly allowance of 900 euros
  • Semester fee 700 euros

 

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.
The course can also be taken after a Master's degree in opera or concert has already been completed.

 

Language Requirements

For application: Proof of German language skills at least at level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
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.

 

Video preselection:

A video file must be uploaded with the application documents. The video must be designed as follows:

  • an opera aria
  • two choral passages performed by heart, depending on the voice
  • for tenor and bass: The opening chorus "Viktoria, Viktoria" from Der Freischütz and the pilgrims' chorus from Tannhäuser
  • for soprano: Brahms "Requiem" Choir 1 Blessed are those who are suffering and Mozart "The Magic Flute" Heil sei uns consecrated ones"
  • for 1st alto: Entry of the guests from Tannhäuser and the chorus of the cigarette workers "Dans l'air nous suivons des yeux" from the 1st act of Carmen
  • for 2nd alto: the number 2 from the German Requiem by Brahms "Because all flesh is like grass" up to the letter H and the opening chorus from the Freischütz
  • Duration according to program

Please record the video from a fixed perspective (do not move the camera). You can use a smartphone or a professional camera to record. Please pay attention to a good sound. You can also record with microphones. You and your fellow players (if there are any) must be easy to see. Your hands in particular must be clearly visible (for piano and strings). At the beginning of the video, introduce yourself and say your program, looking at the camera. You have to speak German.

You can play each piece individually, and you can also cut between the pieces and the introduction. Please combine videos of different pieces into one video, if that is possible. Image and sound must be recorded at the same time, the use of a separate audio recording device is recommended.

On-site entrance exam:

If the submitted video was assessed as "passed", you will be invited to the entrance examination at the HfM Dresden. The entrance exam includes:

Main Subject:

  • two arias of different styles
    • one aria freely selectable and
    • an aria in German
  • an extensive recitative that may be tied to an aria
  • two choral passages performed by heart, depending on the voice
    • for tenor and bass: the opening chorus "Viktoria, Viktoria" from Der Freischütz and the pilgrims' chorus from Tannhäuser
    • for soprano: Brahms "Requiem" Choir 1 Blessed are those who are suffering and Mozart "The Magic Flute" Heil sei uns consecrated ones"
    • for 1st alto: Entry of the guests from Tannhäuser and the chorus of the cigarette workers "Dans l'air nous suivons des yeux" from the 1st act of Carmen
    • for 2nd alto: the number 2 from the German Requiem by Brahms "Because all flesh is like grass" up to the letter H and the opening chorus from the Freischütz
  • a memorized monologue in German. A list of examples can be found here: Download PDF
  • Reading an unfamiliar text from the page

The examination committee makes a selection from the prepared program.

 

Supplementary information access conditions:
The course can also be taken after a Master's degree in Opera or Concert.

 

Vakanzen

For the winter semester 2024/25, positions for the following vocal subjects are available at the Chemnitz Opera Studio (Master of Stage Practice Solo):

  • Soprano
  • Mezzo
  • Alt
  • Tenor
  • Baritone
  • Bass

For the winter semester 2024/25, positions for the following vocal subjects are available at the Semperoper (Master of Stage Practice Solo):

  • Soprano
  • Mezzo
  • Old
  • Countertenor
  • Tenor
  • Baritone
  • Bass

Cooperation partners and tuition fees:

  • Cooperation course with the young ensemble of the Semperoper Dresden and with the opera studio of the Municipal Theater Chemnitz
  • Involvement in rehearsal processes and getting to know everyday working life
  • monthly allowance by the respective cooperation partner
  • Semester fee to be paid to the HfM Dresden: 700 euros

 

Entrance Examination

Please note:

Due to limited places in the ensembles of the cooperation partners, we also recommend an application for the consecutive master’s degree in singing/opera at the HfM Dresden.

 

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.

 

Video preselection:

A video file must be uploaded with the application documents. The video must be designed as follows:

  • Video with freely designed program, the presentation of three arias in different styles is recommended
  • Duration according to program

 

Please record the video from a fixed perspective (do not move the camera). You can use a smartphone or a professional camera to record. Please pay attention to a good sound. You can also record with microphones. You and your fellow players (if there are any) must be easy to see. Your hands in particular must be clearly visible (for piano and strings). At the beginning of the video, introduce yourself and say your program, looking at the camera. You have to speak German.

You can play each piece individually, and you can also cut between the pieces and the introduction. Please combine videos of different pieces into one video, if that is possible. Image and sound must be recorded at the same time, the use of a separate audio recording device is recommended.

On-site entrance exam:

If the submitted video was assessed as "passed", you will be invited to the entrance examination at the HfM Dresden. The entrance exam includes:

Entrance exam (takes place at the respective cooperation partner):

  • Artistic presentation of arias (approx. 15-20 min.)
  • Artistic presentation of a monologue in German, which will be sent to the applicant by the examination board after passing the first part of the entrance examination.

 

Language Requirements:

If you have any questions, please contact the dean of studies singing.

 

Course of Studies

The Masters in Instrumental and Vocal Pedagogy is a one-year consecutive course of studies. It is directed at students who can demonstrate an initial qualified university diploma with ca. 30 ECTS points in Instrumental/Vocal Pedagogy. It serves as the extension and intensification of the qualifications earned in the first study section.

- Artistic one-to-one tuition throughout. Depending on your own focus, this can also be done proportionally in the area of classical music and jazz/rock/pop. 1 SWS classic and 0,5 SWS jazz/rock/pop for students of classical instruments, or vice versa 0,5 SWS classic and 1 SWS jazz/rock/pop for students from the field of jazz/rock/pop are possible
- Setting of priorities either in the area of music education or making music in a class

 

Entrance Examination

Language Requirements

For application: Proof of German language skills at least at level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
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.

 

Video preselection:

A video file must be uploaded with the application documents. The video must be designed as follows:

- Performance in the artistic focus with free program selection (15-20 min.)
- One or two teaching sequence (s) held (15-20 min. in total) in individual, group or ensemble lessons

Please record the video from a fixed perspective (do not move the camera). You can use a smartphone or a professional camera to record. Please pay attention to a good sound. You can also record with microphones. You and your fellow players (if there are any) must be easy to see. Your hands in particular must be clearly visible (for piano and strings). At the beginning of the video, introduce yourself and say your program, looking at the camera. You have to speak German.

You can play each piece individually, and you can also cut between the pieces and the introduction. Please combine videos of different pieces into one video, if that is possible. Image and sound must be recorded at the same time, the use of a separate audio recording device is recommended.

On-site entrance exam:

If the submitted video was assessed as "passed", you will be invited to the entrance examination at the HfM Dresden. The entrance exam includes:

  • At least four works (for voice/classical music: arias and songs) of four different styles, genres or epochs must be prepared. These may also include improvisations, original compositions and chamber music. In the case of piano (classical music), 2 additional etudes and, in the case of more extensive works, at least 2 movements must be prepared. If the main subject in the Master's programme is to be both classical and jazz/rock/pop, at least one work (for voice/classical: aria/song) from the other area must be prepared.
  • Work on a prepared ensemble piece (e.g. rhythm work, canon; 15 to 20 minutes) or an improvisation.
  • Aptitude interview of approx. 15 minutes on music pedagogical issues including the submitted video as well as study and career motivation.

 

- If a division of the individual lessons into classical/ JRP is desired (see course content), additionally: Artistic presentation (5-10 min.) with repertoire according to your choice from the areas of jazz/rock/pop or classical
- Work on a prepared ensemble piece (for example canon, rhythm work, interpretation, 15-20 min.) with a group. An additional spontaneous task can be set
- Aptitude interview of approx. 15 minutes on music-pedagogical issues including the submitted video

 

Course of Studies

The international Master in New Music of the Universities of Bern, Dresden and Salzburg is a consecutive Master with a special artistic profile geared towards contemporary performance practice. It has an attractive feature in that it is held in cooperation with the Hochschulen in Bern (Hochschule der Künste) and Salzburg (Universität Mozarteum) - which gives all students the opportunity to spend one year of the four-semester course in these other cities.

 

Entrance Examination

It is required to have an initial job-qualifying certificate (bachelor, diploma, magister or state examination) with an instrumental or vocal focus. Additionaly, musical aptitude is tested according to the entrance examination regulations of the Music University Carl Maria von Weber Dresden.

 

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.

 

Video preselection:

A video file must be uploaded with the application documents. The video must be designed as follows:

  • 15-20-minute video with a diverse selection of pieces according to the exam conditions on site (below)
  • the mastery of the playing and singing technique of new music must be demonstrated

Please record the video from a fixed perspective (do not move the camera). You can use a smartphone or a professional camera to record. Please pay attention to a good sound. You can also record with microphones. You and your fellow players (if there are any) must be easy to see. Your hands in particular must be clearly visible (for piano and strings). At the beginning of the video, introduce yourself and say your program, looking at the camera. You have to speak German.

You can play each piece individually, and you can also cut between the pieces and the introduction. Please combine videos of different pieces into one video, if that is possible. Image and sound must be recorded at the same time, the use of a separate audio recording device is recommended.

On-site entrance exam:

If the submitted video was assessed as "passed", you will be invited to the entrance examination at the HfM Dresden. The entrance exam includes:

Main Artistic Subject:

The entrance examination consists of an artistic presentation with a duration of 20-25 minutes, including three pieces of New Music of distinc style. The examination will take place at the institution, within which the applicant wants to spend his first year of stuty (home institution).

As part of the examination, the applicant will be interviewed about the planned course of study. A successful examination at the home institution entitles for continuation of study in the second year of study.

Should I apply?

If you would like to get a professional opinion about your artistic and singing potential before applying, we recommend that you take part in the informatorisches Vorsingen