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BMus Orchesterinstrumente (Orchestral Instruments) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Degree for students already advanced on an instrument who want to work as orchestra, chamber or freelance musicians or teach at a music school.

Faculty: Hochschule für Musik Mainz  |  Duration: 8 semesters (4 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (German-taught; Single-subject bachelor)  |  Intake: Winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Guides students through the whole breadth of music including classical, contemporary, historical performance practice and experimental music, with modules focusing on the instrument.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Restricted admission (Numerus clausus). Talent and an advanced level on one or more instruments; sight-reading ability. Application period: winter semester: early June to 15 July. Music aptitude test must be passed before admission; separate registration deadlines apply.

Intake: Winter semester

Duration: 8 semesters (4 years)

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