Advanced musical ability in the programme subject which must be demonstrated in the audition exam
Applicants without German university entry permission must provide evidence of their German language skills through:
Language certificate B 2.2 (GER) of the Goethe Institute, ?SD, telc GmbH or TestDaF ¨C Level 4, DSD II, DSH I or UNIcert II. Language certificates must be submitted during enrolment at the latest.
Technical German language skills in music will be assessed during the music theory examination.
On muvac you can link video and audio recordings from YouTube, Vimeo, Youku and Soundcloud on your profile.
Based on the linked audio/video recordings the pre-selection is made subsequent to the application period.
Please check that the recordings are available and accessable via the links provided (without password/no login function).
Requirements Recordings
One video of max. 10 minutes length, with the entire performance
Requirements Repertoire
The pieces shall be chosen in accordance with the detailed requirements for the audition exam.
Audition Programme
Snare drum: an ¨¦tude (with rolls) of medium difficulty (e.g. Knauer, Fink, Wagner, Goldenberg)
Xylophone: an ¨¦tude for two mallets of medium difficulty (e.g. Goldenberg, Delecluse)
Mallet: a solo piece of medium difficulty with four mallets on vibraphone or
Marimba piece of your choice (e.g. M. Peters, K. Abe)
Timpani: an ¨¦tude or solo piece of your choice for two to four timpani (e.g. J. Beck, Kr¨¹ger, Keune)
RKM-recognized German music school and are applying to transfer to HFM are exempt from taking the exams in piano, composition, and ear training if they are able to provide a matriculation certificate/certificate of enrolment.
For the study programme Percussion there will be a pre-selection. The pre-selection is based on audiovisual recordings subsequent to the application period.Applicants are informed about the results in writing via the application portal.
Procedure
For the pre-selection the platform muvac is used. Video and audio recordings from YouTube, Vimeo, Youku and Soundcloud can be linked and played on muvac. Please use one of these services to upload your recordings and provide the appropriate links in your application.
Please mind the requirements and specifications for the recordings.
Please check if the recordings are available and accessable via your stated links (without password/no login function).
Procedure
For the pre-selection the platform muvac is used.
On muvac you can link video and audio recordings from YouTube, Soundcloud, Vimeo, Youku and Dropbox on your profile.
Based on the linked audio/video recordings the pre-selection is made subsequent to the application period.
Please check that the recordings are available and accessable via the links provided (without password/no login function).
Requirements Recordings
One video of max. 25 minutes length, with the entire performance
Requirements Repertoire
The pieces shall be chosen in accordance with the detailed requirements for the audition exam.
Audition Programme
four works on four different instruments (at least one work must be performed by heart):
marimba work for four drumsticks
piece for Set Up
solo piece for timpani
piece for snare drum
alternative: Drumset, vibraphone or one piece with electronics
Participation in Junior Scholars ends at the age of 18, unless he or she has not completed their schooling. If this is the case, participation will end in the semester that he or she completes schooling.