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Master of Music Arp Schnitger Master for Historical Church Music at Hochschule für Künste Bremen

Hochschule für Künste Bremen, Germany

Programme overview

Programme unique in Germany covering organ, liturgical organ playing/improvisation and ensemble conducting (instrumental and vocal), qualifying students as organists, cantors and choir directors with attention to earlier music and performance practice. It can be studied alongside work.

Faculty: Music  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time, German-taught  |  Intake: Summer semester (1 April)  |  Location: Bremen, Bremen, Germany

What you will study

Three main subjects (organ, liturgical organ playing/improvisation, ensemble conducting) plus specialised practical and academic minor subjects, using the historical organs of the Bremen area.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree or comparable qualification in the field; entrance examination in person at HfK Bremen (entrance programme submitted in advance); application via the HfK application portal with tabular CV, entrance exam programme, passport photo and copies of certificates (foreign applicants add certified German or English translations). Applications run 1-30 November for the following summer semester.

Intake: Summer semester (1 April)

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

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