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Master of Arts Theater- und Orchestermanagement at Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main

Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Programme overview

The programme prepares Bachelor graduates of artistic and academic programmes, and experienced professionals, for middle and senior management positions in theatres, festivals, independent groups, orchestras and concert halls. Cohorts are small (8-10 students).

Faculty: Theatre  |  Department: Theater- und Orchestermanagement  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught; non-consecutive accredited Master  |  Intake: Wintersemester  |  Location: Frankfurt am Main, Hessen, Germany

What you will study

Twelve modules in four semesters covering theatre management, orchestra management, programme planning, business administration, cultural theory, law, scheduling, marketing and production.

Career pathways

Leadership positions in theatres, festivals, free groups, orchestras and concert halls.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A completed Bachelor's degree in an artistic or other subject (theatre, music, cultural studies and similar) and a passed entrance examination: motivation letter (2 pages), CV, degree certificate or proof of progress, and an application essay of 5-8 pages (German, English or Spanish), followed by a digital selection interview for the best 12-14 applicants.

Intake: Wintersemester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 CP

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

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