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Bachelor of Music Komposition (Composition) at Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main

Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Programme overview

The programme develops students into independent artists and prepares them for potential professional fields. Study follows one of two specialisations: instrumental music, or electronic music and technology.

Faculty: Music  |  Department: Komposition  |  Duration: 8 semesters (4 years), 240 CP  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Wintersemester and Sommersemester  |  Location: Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Fundamentals of compositional craft, contemporary and historical composition techniques, analysis, aesthetic reflection, work with instrumental, vocal and electronic sound production, interdisciplinary projects (theatre, film, dance, visual art) and basic music mediation.

Career pathways

Qualifies for work as a composer and arranger in the free and applied arts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Abitur under section 54 HHG (can be replaced by outstanding artistic talent: at least 19 of 25 points in the entrance examination); sufficient German; at least three scores of own compositions submitted with the application; entrance examination with colloquium, music theory, aural skills and instrumental performance (each part at least 13 points). Application period for Sommersemester 2027: 30 September to 1 December 2026.

Intake: Wintersemester and Sommersemester

Duration: 8 semesters (4 years), 240 CP

Apply through the official page: https://www.hfmdk-frankfurt.de/thema/bewerben

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