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Orchestral Performance (Master of Music)

Basic info

The providing universities of the Orchesterzentrum|NRW have decided to discontinue the Master's degree course "Orchestral Performance". This means that enrolment in the course will be possible for the last time in the winter semester 2024/25. The course will be offered for the last time in the summer semester 2027. 

Nr. 491 | Regulations for the discontinuation of the Master's degree programme ‘Orchestral Performance’ at the Orchesterzentrum|NRW from 13.11.2024 (in german)

  • Faculty: 1
  • Degree: Master of Music (M.Mus.)
  • Standard period of study: 4 semesters full-time
  • 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

Artistic majors

Instruments

 

_Bassoon
_Harp
_Horn
_Clarinet
_Double bass
_Oboe
_Trombone
_Percussion/Timpani
_Flute
_Trumpet
_Tuba
_Viola
_Violin
_Violoncello

Admission requirements

_First university degree in instrumental training for the same instrument. Official database on the equivalence of international educational achievements: http://anabin.kmk.org/anabin.html)


_Evidence of artistic aptitude by passing the aptitude test at the Folkwang University of the Arts

Language requirements

_Applicants have to verify proof of language level B1 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. 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.