Detmold Young Students' Institute

The Detmold Young Students’ Institute (Detmolder Jungstudierenden-Institut, DJI) is a vital element in the encouragement of young artistic talent at Detmold University of Music. By targeted early fostering of musically highly gifted children and young people aged between 12 and 19 the institute is seeking to redress the shortage of prospective new German students. Of the young students who successfully complete their preliminary studies at Detmold University of Music, 80 per cent go on to further study here. The central focus of the training programme is the shaping of the overall artistic personality. In addition to tuition in the major subject, minor subjects (improvisation, music theory, aural training, chamber music and choral singing) are taught on compact weekend courses. Concert visits and educational trips (for example to the Arena di Verona) contribute to the development of a comprehensive musical appreciation and promote social skills. Individual support and encouragement is at the core the DJI training. They are not left to structure their curriculum on their own. Detmold University of Music considers their individual needs in discussion with their schools and parents and works out an appropriate strategy so that the best possible success in their studies is guaranteed. This is known as the ‘Detmold model’ and it ensures lasting success: the young students dedicate themselves to their music with hard work, enjoyment and passion. 

You can find further information in the current Study Programme Brochure.