The admission examination consists of several parts and therefore takes place on two different dates.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
Instrumental exam on site (major instrument)
You will prepare two works from different eras with a total duration of 10 minutes. Performing from memory is highly desirable. Works with piano (including piano as orchestra) must be presented in their original version. Accompaniment must be organised by the candidates.
Exam school music on site
You will prepare a piano piece (except for those majoring in piano) and a song or aria of your choice. Any accompaniment must be organised by the candidates. This will be followed by an interview about your motivation.
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Vocal exam on site (major voice)
You will prepare two songs or arias from different eras, lasting a total of 10 minutes. Performing from memory is highly desirable. The works must be accompanied. The accompaniment must be organised by the candidates.
Exam school music on site
You will prepare a piano piece of your choice. Any accompaniment must be organised by the candidates. This will be followed by an interview about your motivation.
POP
Video (has to be submitted upon registration)
You will prepare three pop songs of different styles, lasting a total of approximately 12 minutes. One of the three pop songs must be an original composition by the candidate. You may accompany yourself, perform with a band or use playback. Performing from memory is highly desirable. The lead sheets must be submitted with the application.
Pop singing: The expert committee will evaluate the video recordings and decide who will advance to the next round.
Instrumental/vocal exam on site
You must prepare three pop songs of varying character, totalling approximately 12 minutes. One of the three pop songs must be an original composition by the candidate. One of the pieces may be identical to the repertoire of the video recordings. You may accompany yourself or use playback (no bands of your own). Performing from memory is highly desirable. The lead sheets must be submitted with the application.
Exam school music on site
You will prepare a piano piece (except for major piano) and a vocal piece (except for major voice) of your choice. Any accompaniment must be organized by the candidates. This will be followed by an interview about your motivation.
JAZZ
Video (has to be sumitted upon registration)
The application must be accompanied by a video and a song list containing at least five jazz standards that differ significantly in character and style. Three of these pieces should be presented in the video. The performance can be accompanied by the applicant themselves, a band or playback. Performing from memory and free improvisation are expressly encouraged. The lead sheets for all submitted songs must also be submitted with the application.
Instrumental/vocal exam on site
You will perform one song from the song list submitted during registration, and the expert committee will select another song from this list. You may accompany yourself or be accompanied on the piano/drums by the expert present. You cannot perform with your own band. Performing from memory and free improvisation are highly encouraged.
Exam school music on site
You will prepare a piano piece (except for major piano) and a vocal piece (except for major voice) of your choice. Any accompaniment must be organised by the candidates. This will be followed by an interview about your motivation.