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
A video recording of 10-15 minutes with the highest possible recording quality. The recording does not have to be taken in one take, single recordings are permitted.
Requirements Repertoire
1 movement each from 2 works from different epochs of different character, one of which must be from the Baroque or Classical period. They can also be violin concertos or virtuoso pieces. It is also possible to play only parts of the works.
Audition Programme
Three works of various styles following the guidelines below:
the opening movement from a concerto of the 19th/20th century or a virtuoso piece comparable to Saint Sa?ns' "Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso"
a movement from a Sonata or Partita for Violin Solo by J. S. Bach or a concerto movement from the First Viennese School
a work of your choice (no sonatas for violin/piano)
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.
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
A video recording of 10-15 minutes with the highest possible recording quality. The recording does not have to be taken in one take, single recordings are permitted.
Requirements Repertoire
1 movement each from 2 works from different epochs of different character, one of which must be from the Baroque or Classical period. They can also be violin concertos or virtuoso pieces. It is also possible to play only parts of the works.
Audition Programme
Four movements from four different works of four different styles, one being baroque.
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
A video recording of 10-15 minutes with the highest possible recording quality. The recording does not have to be taken in one take, single recordings are permitted.
Requirements Repertoire
1 movement each from 2 works from different epochs of different character, one of which must be from the Baroque or Classical period. They can also be violin concertos or virtuoso pieces. It is also possible to play only parts of the works.
Audition Programme
four complete works of four different styles, with one Baroque work
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
A video recording of 10-15 minutes with the highest possible recording quality. The recording does not have to be taken in one take, single recordings are permitted.
Requirements Repertoire
1 movement each from 2 works from different epochs of different character. They can also be violin concertos or virtuoso pieces. It is also possible to play only parts of the works.
Audition Programme
four complete works of four different styles, one of which must be Baroque and the other Classical
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.
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
A video recording of 10-15 minutes with the highest possible recording quality. The recording does not have to be taken in one take, single recordings are permitted.
Requirements Repertoire
1 movement each from 2 works from different epochs of different character. They can also be violin concertos or virtuoso pieces. It is also possible to play only parts of the works.
Audition Programme
The audition exam is composed of two parts:
two works from at least two stylistic epochs
examination of instrumental technique
The works are to be selected by the applicant and should be age and skill-appropriate.