MMus Instrumentale Spezialisierung (Instrumental Specialisation) at Folkwang University of the Arts

Programme overview

Master of Music (formerly M.Mus. Instrumentalausbildung) for instrumentalists who specialise in a defined field rather than the classical solo track. Soloists apply for the M.Mus. Instrumentalausbildung instead.

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

What you will study

Major subjects: early music, new music (solo), new music (existing ensembles from duo), vocal duo for pianists, instrumental duo with pianist, chamber music, instrumental accompaniment (Korrepetition) and orchestral playing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First professional degree in a relevant music programme. 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 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/instrumentale-spezialisierung-mmus/basisinfos-bewerbung

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