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MMus Orgelimprovisation (Organ Improvisation) at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz

Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany

Programme overview

Master centred on spontaneous musical creation at the instrument, extending free and style-bound improvisation and liturgical organ playing.

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 improvisation, organ literature playing, organ style studies, harmony, harmonisation and work analysis, with stylistic profile building.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Restricted admission (Numerus clausus). Bachelor's degree in Church Music, Organ or Organ Literature Playing or an equivalent degree and a passed aptitude test. Application period: winter semester: early April to 15 May.

Intake: Summer and winter semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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