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    Assessment of Entry-Level Competencies

    Certain entry-level competencies are required as a condition of participation in this minor and are assessed as described below. Information on which majors must complete the assessment can be found in the PDF “More about this minor”.

    Aptitude Assessment

    In 2025 you can choose between three different profiles within the minor: 1. individual project, 2. chamber music, 3. contemporary ensemble. Each profile requires a different aptitude assessment:

    Individual project (Metamorphoses or own project)
    Submission of a concept paper as a PDF file (1–2 A4 pages) with working title, concept description, timeline over two to four semesters, possible form of final presentation, infrastructure requirements, collaboration concept and division of labour among the participants.
    Discussion (5–10 minutes) with the minor coordinator and other lecturers. 
    Deadlines 
    Submission of concept paper: With the registration for the minor.
    Interview Minor start in spring semester: 20 October, 14.30–18.00
    Interview Minor start in autumn semester: 

    • Department of Music: 
      Monday, Wednesday and Friday of calendar weeks 17 and 18
      (coordinated with the entrance examinations) 
    • Other departments:
      13 and 16 May 2025
       

    Chamber music 
    Submission of a concept paper as a pdf file (1-2 A4 pages) with objectives, repertoire and players who will take the minor as a collective. Individual applications are possible but are subject to possible allocation to one or more groups.
    Interview (5-10 minutes) with the minor coordinator and other lecturers.
    Deadlines
    Submission of letter of motivation: With the application for the minor.
    Interview Minor start in spring semester: 20 October, 14.30–18.00
    Interview Minor start in autumn semester: 

    • Department of Music: 
      Monday, Wednesday and Friday of calendar weeks 17 and 18
      (coordinated with the entrance examinations) 
    • Other departments:
      13 and 16 May 2025

    Contemporary Ensemble
    Presentation of a work (solo or for ensemble) composed since 1950. 
    Discussion (5–10 minutes) with the minor coordinator and other lecturers. 
    When registering, please upload a PDF page with the note Contemporary Ensemble. 
    Deadlines
    Presentation and discussion Minor start in spring semester: 20 October, 13.00–14.30
    Presentation and discussion Minor start in autumn semester: 

    • Department of Music: 
      Monday, Wednesday and Friday of calendar weeks 17 and 18
      (coordinated with the entrance examinations) 
    • Other departments:
      13 and 16 May 2025