BMus Instrumentalausbildung (Instrumental Studies) at Folkwang University of the Arts

Bachelor of Music giving a craft and artistic qualification for professional work as an instrumentalist across string, wind, keyboard, historical instruments, accordion and recorder. The programme builds independent, interdisciplinary artistic skills in line with changing professional demands.

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

What you will study

Compulsory modules plus elective-compulsory modules from the second half of the programme, so students can choose study emphases that deepen their strengths. Main instruments (Hauptfächer) include accordion, baroque cello, baroque viola, baroque violin, recorder, harpsichord, bassoon, guitar, harp, horn, clarinet, piano, double bass, oboe, organ, trombone, flute, percussion, traverso, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin and cello; accordion, organ, flute and trumpet are currently suspended for applications.

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