MMus Instrumentalausbildung (Instrumental Studies, formerly Professional Performance) at Folkwang University of the Arts

Programme overview

The highest professional qualification in solo instrumental training for orchestral, keyboard and other instruments, aimed at students with outstanding solo ability. It covers the major repertoire of each instrument including playing with orchestra, with the emphasis on main-subject tuition and preparation for concerts and competitions.

Faculty: Music | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS | Study mode: full-time (part-time possible); German-taught | Intake: Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April) | Location: Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Main-subject tuition is the focus, with orchestral playing as a requirement (Studienrichtung Instrumental). Main instruments include figured bass, accordion, recorder, bassoon, guitar, harp, horn, clarinet, piano, double bass, oboe, organ, trombone, flute, percussion, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin and cello.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree in a relevant music programme. Pass the Folkwang aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung). Applicants wishing to specialise in early music, new music, chamber music, vocal duo or instrumental duo apply for the Instrumentale Spezialisierung master instead. Accordion, oboe, organ, flute and trumpet are currently suspended for applications. Applicants without a German school qualification must show German at level A2 (CEFR) at enrolment. Application deadline 15 March for the following winter semester and 15 November for the following summer semester; EUR 50 application fee. Aptitude tests: 18-22 January 2027 (summer semester 2027) and 21-28 May 2027 (winter semester 2027/28).

Intake: Winter semester (October) and summer semester (April)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

Apply through the official page: https://www.folkwang-uni.de/home/musik/studiengaenge/instrumentalausbildung-mmus-2/basisinfos-bewerbung

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