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MMus Jazz | Improvising Artist at Folkwang University of the Arts

Folkwang University of the Arts, Germany

Programme overview

Master of Music centred on improvisation as the main subject, with tuition from four to eight different instrumental teachers.

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

What you will study

Main subject improvisation on jazz voice or an instrument such as accordion, bass clarinet, recorder, electric bass, bassoon, harp, horn, guitar, piano, double bass, oboe, trombone, flute or saxophone.

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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.

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

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

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