BMus Gesang | Musiktheater (Voice | Music Theatre) at Folkwang University of the Arts

Programme overview

Eight-semester programme covering opera, lied and oratorio that prepares students comprehensively for work as opera singers. It emphasises vocal technique, stylistic variety and independent interpretation, supported by regular opera productions, recitals and ensemble concerts.

Faculty: Theatre | Duration: 8 semesters (4 years), 240 ECTS | Study mode: full-time; German-taught | Intake: Winter semester (October) | Location: Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Repetiteur coaching and role study, scenic tuition (solo and ensemble), body training, movement, dance and fencing, audition training, early and new music, text and speech training, song and lied courses, opera productions, workshops and professionalisation (self-management, video training, agency networking, career service).

Career pathways

Cooperations with the opera houses in Dortmund and the Aalto Theater Essen, WDR, Junges Ensemble MiR and Opernstudio NRW support the transition to professional work.

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Application information

Entry requirements

General higher education entrance qualification (Abitur or recognised equivalent; waivable for exceptional artistic talent if at least the Mittlerer Schulabschluss is held, per the framework aptitude-test regulations). Pass the Folkwang aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung). Applicants without a German school qualification must show German at level A2 (CEFR) at enrolment. Application deadline 15 March for the following winter semester; EUR 50 application fee.

Intake: Winter semester (October)

Duration: 8 semesters (4 years), 240 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.folkwang-uni.de/home/theater/studiengaenge/gesang-musiktheater-bmus/basisinfos-bewerbung

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