Music

Instrumental Specialisation - Master of Music (former M. Mus. Instrumental Training)

Basic info & Application

  • Faculty: 1
  • Degree: Master of Music (M.Mus.)
  • Standard period of study: 4 semesters full-time (part-time study is possible, depending on the major)
  • Workload: 120 ECTS Credits
  • Language of instruction: German
  • Provider: Folkwang University of the Arts
  • Programme start: Each winter semester in October and each summer semester in April

Study options



Majors


a) Early Music with the instruments

 

_Baroque-/Nature-trumpet
_Baroque cello
_Baroque harp
_Baroque oboe
_Baroque viola
_Baroque violin
_Recorder
_Cembalo
_Traverso
 


b) Contemporary Music | Solo with the instruments

 

_Accordion
_Bassoon
_Clarinet
_Double bass
_E-Bass
_Flute
_Guitar
_Harp
_Horn
_Marimba-/Vibraphone
_Oboe
_Percussion
_Piano
_Recorder
_Trombone
_Trumpet
_Tuba
_Viola
_Violin
_Violoncello

 

c) Contemporary Music | Existing Ensemble starting with Duo with the instruments

 

_Accordion
_Bassoon
_Clarinet
_Double bass
_E-Bass
_Flute
_Guitar
_Harp
_Horn
_Marimba-/Vibraphone
_Oboe
_Percussion
_Piano
_Recorder
_Trombone
_Trumpet
_Tuba
_Viola
_Violin
_Violoncello

 

d) Vocal Duo for Pianists with the instrument

 

_Piano


e) Instrumental Duo with Pianist with the instruments

 

_Accordion
_Recorder
_Bassoon
_Guitar
_Harp
_Horn
_Clarinet
_Klavier
_Double bass
_Oboe
_Trombone
_Flute
_Saxophone
_Trumpet
_Tuba
_Viola
_Violine
_Violoncello


f) Chamber musik with the instruments

 

_Accordion
_Recorder
_Bassoon
_Harp
_Horn
_Clarinet
_Piano
_Double bass
_Oboe
_Organ
_Trombone
_Flute
_Saxophone
_Trumpet
_Tuba
_Viola
_Violin
_Violoncello

 

Please note the following "Note: Suspended study options", for which it is then not possible to apply

 

Please note: Prospective students for classical solo instrumental training should apply for the M.Mus. Instrumental Training

Note: Suspended study options

For the instrument Recorder (study option Early Music) there are currently no free capacities and therefore no applications are possible.

Admission requirements

_Evidence of a first university degree in the field of music. Official database on the equivalence of international educational achievements: http://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html)


_Evidence of artistic aptitude or outstanding artistic talent respectively by passing the aptitude test at the Folkwang University of the Arts

Language requirements

_Applicants have to verify proof of language level A2 with enrolment.

 

_The required levels of language skills at Folkwang University of the Arts are in accordance to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Costs

_50 € application fee: For your application a fee of € 50 is due. The amount will be shown to you in the application form.

 

_No tuition fees are charged at Folkwang.

 

_Each semester all students have to pay a social contribution for the services of the Student Union, a student contribution for the work of the AStA (General Student Committee) and the VRR/NRW ticket. A breakdown of the amounts plus information on how to pay is available here.

Inclusion

Folkwang actively supports the call of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities to train people with disabilities as artists and therefore particularly welcomes applications for the guest student programme, regular study courses and requests for inclusive cooperation projects. Prospective students should make use of the possibility of a counselling meeting with the  Representative for students with disability or chronic illness in advance.

Application documents

Applications must be submitted via the Folkwang Application Portal by the end of the application period on 15 November (for the following summer semester) or on 15 March (for the following winter semester). The portal is open for applications from 1 October to 15 November and from 15 January to 15 March

For the application you have to upload the following in the portal:

A. YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS

 

_Curriculum Vitae in tabular form (desired)

_Passport photograph (optional)

 

_School-leaving certificate from the last school attended

 

_If applicable, degree certificate, transcript of records and/or certificate of enrolment from the university(ies) attended to date

 

_If applicable, certificate of foreign university entrance examination such as APS certificate / American College Test (ACT) / College Scholastic Ability Test / University Entrance Examination Center Test or other international educational achievements that constitute a university entrance qualification for Germany such as completed periods of studies; country-specific information: http://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html

B. COMPLETION OF THE APPLICATION

 

_Proof of payment of the application fee (bank statement)

Aptitude test

The aptitude test is usually held in the first weeks of May for the winter semester and in late January for the summer semester. Please note that you must attend in person.

 

The aptitude test is held on-site. It consists of a recital of stylistically different works of the highest standard.

 

You can find the instrument-specific requirements in § 5 and in the appendix to the examination regulations:

 

Nr. 463 | Examination regulations for the Master of Music Instrumental Specialisation (M.Mus.) from 18.12.2023 - in german

 

The selection criteria are as follows:

_Technical proficiency on the instrument

_Musical expressiveness 

_Stylistic command and variability 

_Aesthetics and musical sensibility

_Stage presence

 

Additional criterion for "New Music":

_Ability and willingness to implement advanced playing techniques and notation styles

Enrolment

Only after you have successfully applied for a study place is your last step in the application process enrolment. Enrolment takes place at the end of September for the start of studies in October and at the end of March for the start of studies in April. Please refer to your letter of admission for the exact period.

Further information on the procedure and documents can be found on the websites on enrolment.