Voice - Master of Music

Information on the Master study programme Voice

The Hochschule für Musik 'Hanns Eisler' offers a consecutive Master study programme for Voice.

Master of Music

The Master of Music in the study programme of voice focuses intensely on the main subject and the development of a distinct personality. The consecutive Master of Music - Voice, by general and specialized education as well as musicology, prepares the students for a career as professional musicians and singers in opera, music theater and concert to be able to interpret musical works individually and on a very high artistic and vocal standard.

General Information

DepartmentVoice, Music Theatre, Directing
Study Program Master of Music - Voice
Language of Instruction German
SpecialisationNone
CurriculumCurriculum Outlines
Course DescriptionClick here
Academic DegreeMaster of Music - Voice
Duration of Study2 years/4 semesters
Entry to Degree ProgrammeWinter or summer semester
Entrance Requirements Applicants need to fulfill the following requirements:
- Bachelor of Music in the same main subject as he/she applies for, achieved at a Conservatory/Academy of Music in Germany or in a Bologna country, with 240 ECTS or
- an equivalent degree in the same main subject he/she applies for
Semester Fee Semesterticket: 172,60 €
Social Contribution: 41,20 €
Social Fund: 3 €
AStA: 7 €
Administration Fee: 50 €
In Total: 273,80 €
Entrance Examination - in May/June for the winter semester
- in January/February for the summer semester

The Hochschule für Musik 'Hanns Eisler' will officially invite applicants to the entrance examination
RegulationsApplication and admissions regulations

Examination regulations

Study regulations
Applicant and Student Advisory OfficeClick here

Main Subject Voice- four arias and four songs of different style, character, language and era
- one aria with recitative is obligatory
- for applicants older than 22 an aria by Bach, Händel or Mozart is obligatory
- for international applicants one piece performed in German is obligatory
- for arias of oratorios sheet music can be used
- one recital (dramatic or prose, no religious works and no poems) to show artistic performance abilities (performed from memory) in German
The commission is entitled to demand further artistic, musical and linguistic abilities/prerequisites

Preselection:
Depending on the quantity of applicants the preselections takes place on one or more days. The canidate sings a piece of his/her own choice at a notified date. Additional works can be performed as well if the commission agrees. The commission is entitled to interrupt and end a performance. Technical excersises can be demanded. The preselection commission is entitled to demand further artistic, musical and linguistic abilities/prerequisites. If requested, a conversation with suggestions on the individual's artistic performance for the preparation of coming exams/auditions can be offered.

The Entrance Examination:
In the entrance examination the commission choses two pieces for the candidate to sing. The commission is entitled to interrupt and end a performance. In the entrance examination the recital (dramatic or prose, no religious works and no poems) is to be performed by heart and only in German.
The commission is entitled to demand further artistic, musical and linguistic abilities/prerequisites.

Application Deadline - for the summer semester: December 15;
- for the winter semester: April 15
The application documents must have reached the academy by this date!
Application Fee30€
For more information click here
Application Form Click here to apply