Diplom Church Music (Kirchenmusik) at Hochschule für Musik Franz Liszt Weimar

Programme overview

Diplom programme training full-time Diplom-A church musicians (Protestant or Catholic) for the profession of cantor and organist. The standard period of study is 10 semesters (5 years).

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years) | Study mode: full-time; German-taught; Diplom | Intake: Winter and summer semester | Location: Weimar, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Artistic, theological and parish-related knowledge and skills for the profession of cantor and organist, including working with choral and instrumental ensembles and with children, a concept-oriented understanding of music, sense of form and style, playing in different styles and artistic improvisation.

Career pathways

Full-time cantor and organist in a church.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur), passed aptitude test (Eignungsprüfung) and proof of German at level B2 for international applicants. Aptitude test: Two-stage aptitude test procedure: Stage 1: selection on the basis of audio-visual recordings. Stage 2: in-person examination in the principal subject and, where applicable, the profile subject. Aptitude tests take place in May/June (winter semester entry) and January (summer semester entry). Application period: 15.02. to 15.03. for the winter semester; 01.10. to 31.10. for the summer semester, online via the HISinOne portal.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

Apply through the official page: https://www.hfm-weimar.de/bewerben/wie-bewerbe-ich-mich

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