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MMus Kirchenmusik (Church Music) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Master sharpening the artistic profile and building high professional qualification for church-music work, such as cantor or church musician.

Faculty: Hochschule für Musik Mainz  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time (English, German-taught)  |  Intake: Summer and winter semester  |  Location: Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Artistic training in organ literature playing, style studies, didactics (including supervised teaching practice), piano or historical keyboard instrument, liturgical organ playing and improvisation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Restricted admission (Numerus clausus). Usually a bachelor's degree in Church Music or an equivalent degree, and a passed aptitude test. German proficiency for international applicants: DSH-1 or equivalent. Application period: winter semester: early April to 15 May.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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