Cello

Studienprogramm

Department	Strings, Harp, Guitar
Possible Concentrations	Chamber music, orchestra, pedagogy
Programme Duration	8 semesters
Possible Start	Winter and summer semester
Language	German
Requirements	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, ÖSD, telc GmbH or TestDaF – 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.
Admission Regulations	Admission Regulations (PDF, 643 KB) - only available in German

Procedure	For the pre-selection the platform muvac is used. 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 or one audio recording each for the individual requirements for the repertoire listed under no. 2. Piano accompaniment is not required. The recordings may not be cut, but must be recorded in one piece.
Requirements Repertoire	2 movements from a suite by Johann Sebastian Bach Head movement from a sonata Exposition from the head movement of a concert Etude by David Popper

Procedure

For the pre-selection the platform muvac is used.

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 or one audio recording each for the individual requirements for the repertoire listed under no. 2.
Piano accompaniment is not required.
The recordings may not be cut, but must be recorded in one piece.

Requirements Repertoire

2 movements from a suite by Johann Sebastian Bach
Head movement from a sonata
Exposition from the head movement of a concert
Etude by David Popper

Audition Programme	an étude of medium difficulty level (e.g. Popper/High School) one concerto movement one movement of a sonata with or without piano sight-reading

Compulsory Exam Piano	two pieces of different styles (level of difficulty e.g. classical sonatina movement, Bach Invention) sight-reading
Compulsory Exam Compositional Technique (written exam)	Knowledge of treble and bass clef (also C clef, if applicable) Knowledge of key signatures in major and minor Determining and notating intervals in various octaves Knowledge of major and minor scales, including modes Determining and notating triads (major, minor, diminished, augmented) and dominant seventh chords, including their inversions Recognizing and writing different types of cadences (authentic, plagal, half and deceptive) in various keys Realizing a simple figured bass in four parts Harmonic analysis (Roman numerals and German functions) Formal and compositional analysis of a short musical example (or excerpt)
Compulsory Exam Ear Training (written)	Determining intervals (melodic and harmonic) Determining triads and dominant seventh chords, including their inversions (simultaneous and arpeggiated) Determining major and minor scales as well as modes Rhythm dictation (binary and ternary rhythms, tied and/or syncopated) Melody dictation (baroque and/or classical style) Two-part (polyphonic) dictation Harmonic dictation Aural analysis of a short musical example
Transfer Applicants	Applicants for undergraduate studies who have already studied at a 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.

Application Deadline	For winter semester: 8 April For summer semester: 8 November
Application Fee	60,- €
Audition Exam	For winter semester: May/June For summer semester: January/February
Application

Department	Strings, Harp, Guitar
Programme Duration	4 semesters
Possible Start	Winter and summer semester
Language	German
Admission Requirements	Bachelor of Music with 240 credits or equivalent in the same subject as the Masters programme Advanced musical ability in the programme subject which must be demonstrated in the audition exam
Admission Regulations	Admission Regulations (PDF, 679 KB) - only available in German

Procedure	For the pre-selection the platform muvac is used. 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 or one audio recording each for the individual requirements for the repertoire listed under no. 2. Piano accompaniment is not required. The recordings may not be cut, but must be recorded in one piece.
Requirements Repertoire	2 movements from a suite by Johann Sebastian Bach Head movement from a sonata Exposition from the head movement of a concert 1 work of free choice after 1960

Procedure

For the pre-selection the platform muvac is used.

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 or one audio recording each for the individual requirements for the repertoire listed under no. 2.
Piano accompaniment is not required.
The recordings may not be cut, but must be recorded in one piece.

Requirements Repertoire

2 movements from a suite by Johann Sebastian Bach
Head movement from a sonata
Exposition from the head movement of a concert
1 work of free choice after 1960

Audition Programme	Four movements from four different works of four different styles, one being baroque.

Application Deadline	For winter semester: 8 April For summer semester: 8 November
Application Fee	60,- €
Audition Exam	For winter semester: May/June For summer semester: January/February
Application

Department	Strings, Harp, Guitar
Programme Duration	4 semesters
Possible Start	Winter and summer semester
Admission Requirements	Master of Music or equivalent in the same subject as the Konzertexamen programme with a final grade of at least 1,3 Advanced musical ability in the programme subject which must be demonstrated in the audition exam
Admission Regulations	Admission Regulations (PDF, 226 KB) - only available in German

Procedure	For the pre-selection the platform muvac is used. 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 or one audio recording each for the individual requirements for the repertoire listed under no. 2. Piano accompaniment is not required. The recordings may not be cut, but must be recorded in one piece.
Requirements Repertoire	Johann Sebastian Bach - 1 Prelude from Suite No. IV or V or VI Exposition from Haydn D Major Cello Concerto Exposition from Dvorak Cello Concerto 1 work of choice after 1960

Procedure

For the pre-selection the platform muvac is used.

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 or one audio recording each for the individual requirements for the repertoire listed under no. 2.
Piano accompaniment is not required.
The recordings may not be cut, but must be recorded in one piece.

Requirements Repertoire

Johann Sebastian Bach - 1 Prelude from Suite No. IV or V or VI
Exposition from Haydn D Major Cello Concerto
Exposition from Dvorak Cello Concerto
1 work of choice after 1960

Audition Programme	four complete works of four different styles, one of which must be Baroque and the other Classical

Application Deadline	For winter semester: 8 April For summer semester: 8 November
Application Fee	60,- €
Audition Exam	For winter semester: May/June For summer semester: January/February
Application

Department	Strings, Harp, Guitar
Programme Duration	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.
Possible Start	Winter and summer semester
Language	German
Admission Requirements	Advanced musical ability and skill No older than 18 years old Proof of school enrolment
Admission Regulations	Admission Regulations (PDF, 126 KB) - only available in German

Procedure	For the pre-selection the platform muvac is used. 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 or one audio recording each for the individual requirements for the repertoire listed under no. 2. Piano accompaniment is not required. The recordings may not be cut, but must be recorded in one piece.
Requirements Repertoire	2 pieces from different epochs

Procedure

For the pre-selection the platform muvac is used.

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 or one audio recording each for the individual requirements for the repertoire listed under no. 2.
Piano accompaniment is not required.
The recordings may not be cut, but must be recorded in one piece.

Requirements Repertoire

2 pieces from different epochs

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.

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.

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