Instrumental and Vocal Pedagogy
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Detmold University of Music offers a modern instrumental and singing study programme. With its basis in sound artistic vocal or instrumental development, it is well-known for preparing students to face the many and varied challenges of their future working life. The instrumental teachers it has trained teach at state, municipal and private training institutions (music schools, music colleges or music academies) or as self-employed tutors. During their study course, cooperative and forms of working, together with individual supervision and encouragement, ensure that attention is given to individual strengths and weaknesses. As part of a careful career development process, there is an ongoing dialogue between student and teacher in order to observe the student’s personality development and bring out its main features. There are different options for in-depth study in the fields of elementary music pedagogy, whole class music making, Jazz-Rock-Pop, musicology, theory/aural training, a second main instrument, singing or music communication. Detmold University of Music cooperates not only with the schools and music schools in the area, but also with numerous freelance instrumental and singing teachers, so that work placements and student projects form a regular part of the study programme. One aspect worth mentioning is the career-related practical placements, when students work in adjacent fields of activity, receiving new ideas and finding out about current conditions in the job market. This rich array of opportunities means that graduates are now teaching at music schools throughout Germany and right across Europe. Students’ creative projects include the ‘Bach by Bike’ initiative, the Detmold music and art school ‘GlasHaus’ and even innovative music school foundations outside Europe. Still others are following an academic route and are to be found in key locations, researching issues of current interest in the teaching of instruments.
Encouraging a life-long approach to learning music constitutes an integral part of the training of instrumental teachers. In order that students can get a feel for how older people experience their physical situation, we have a teaching aid called the ‘Age Man’. This is an ageing research suit which has been tried out in businesses, in medical training and with social and nursing professionals, and is now being used in music education. The students can put on the special suit and discover what music making feels like as an older person. They experience for themselves changes such as the diminishing ability to hear, a reduced sense of touch and decreasing strength. A flagship project linked with this was a musical workshop weekend entitled ‘Amateur Music Making at 55+’, which attempted to discover the chamber music contexts in which older musical lay people move. In November 2015 the participants were tutored by some of our students and were able to test and improve their chamber music skills in mixed ensembles. The findings were scientifically reviewed and have been published under the title ‘Chamber Music at 55+. Bringing people together: an empirical analysis and a practical workshop’.
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Winter semester
Bachelor/ Master: 15.02. - 15.03.
Summer semester
Bachelor/Master: 01.10. - 01.11.
Please apply to the Detmold University of Music via the online platform muvac.
- First of all, create your muvac candidate profile with as detailed information as possible.
- Then select the degree program you are interested in amongst the vacancies directly in muvac under Institutions – Hochschule für Musik Detmold. It is important that you upload your complete application documents and your video for the pre-selection (if required for your degree program). Check beforehand that your video meets all the requirements.
- A processing fee of 50.00 Euros will be charged for the application. Please note: a refund is not possible.
Important: Please check in your e-mails afterwards that you have received a confirmation e-mail. You will be informed about the status of your application via muvac.
The probable dates of the aptitude tests can be found here.
The following requirements must be met for the chosen study programme:
- evidence of the higher education entrance qualification
- successful completion of the aptitude test
- evidence of knowledge of German
- evidence of health insurance
- evidence of payment of the semester fee
| Accordion | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording, 10-15 minutes, at least two works from different musical periods. |
Audition | A demanding programme of at least 20 minutes, including:
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| Recorder | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording of the audition repertoire |
Audition | At least 30 minutes of repertoire, only complete works, including:
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| Bassoon | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording of at least 20 minutes, repertoire from different musical periods. |
Audition |
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| Voice | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: max. 15 minutes. At least two works from different musical periods and musical types (opera, concert, song, pop). One of these to be sung in the German language. A short personal presentation about your biography and your professional goals. The recording should be live and unedited. |
Audition | 1st round:
2nd round:
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| Guitar | |
| Preliminary round | No preliminary round |
Audition | A programme of at least 20 minutes from different musical periods and styles, e.g.:
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| Harp | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: 10-15 minutes. Works from different musical periods |
Audition | A programme of at least 20 minutes, (single movements are allowed) from different musical periods. One work composed after 1960. |
| Horn | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording of the audition repertoire |
Audition | A programme of at least 20 minutes of medium difficulty, single movements are allowed, with works from different musical periods of the horn repertoire. |
| Clarinet | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: at least 20 minutes, repertoire from different musical periods |
Audition |
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| Piano | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: Minimum duration 15 mins, with a representative selection of pieces from your repertoire. You may perform single movements but they should be played in full. |
Audition |
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| Double bass | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: at least 20 minutes of repertoire from different musical periods. |
Audition |
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| Oboe | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: at least 20 minutes of repertoire from different musical periods. |
Audition |
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| Organ | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: |
Audition | At least 30 minutes of music, only complete works, including:
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| Trombone | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording of the audition repertoire |
Audition | A programme of at least 20 minutes of medium difficulty, single movements are allowed, with works from different musical periods of the trombone repertoire. |
| Flute | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording, at least 20 minutes, repertoire from different musical periods. |
| Audition |
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| Saxophone | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording, at least 20 minutes, repertoire from different musical periods. |
Audition | A programme of at least 20 minutes of medium difficulty, with at least two works from different musical periods (concerto, sonata or similar), only one work may be a transcription. |
| Percussion (Pop, World music and Folk/Jazz instruments and their interaction are tested) | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording:
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| Audition |
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| Trumpet | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording of the audition repertoire |
Audition | A programme of at least 20 minutes, only complete works, containing:
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| Tuba | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording of the audition repertoire |
Audition | A programme of at least 20 minutes with complete works from different musical periods, preferably of the 20th century. |
| Viola | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: 15-20 minutes of the audition repertoire |
Audition | A programme of at least 30 minutes, with works from at least two different musical periods, including a movement/ work for viola solo by J.S. Bach. |
| Violin | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: 15-20 minutes |
Audition | A programme of 20-30 minutes, works from at least two different musical periods (only complete movements), including:
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| Violoncello | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording of the audition repertoire |
Audition | A programme of at least 20 minutes, only completely prepared works, from three different musical periods, including:
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For the Bachelor programme Instrumental and Vocal Pedagogy the compulsory subjects are the following:
- Compulsory subject piano: Performance of two piano works of intermediate difficulty from different musical periods, e.g. J. S. Bach: Französische Suiten; Haydn: Sonata in G-Minor; Chopin: Waltz in A-Minor; Bartok: Sonatina.
- Possibly second instrument for accordion or guitar: orchestra instrument or singing: Performance of two easier pieces from different musical periods. Level of difficulty at least “lower grade” (“Unterstufe” according to the definition in the teaching plan of the Verband deutscher Musikschulen.)
Compulsory subject voice: Two pieces (e.g. Lied, aria, unaccompanied song or an unaccompanied folksong) are to be performed from memory. One piece must be in the German language. - Music Theory:Demonstration of a command of "General Music Theory", basic knowledge of harmony. Written test of 60 minutes duration: notation, beat/rhythm, intervals, scales (incl. church modes), chord structure. Continuation of a given melody; elementary 2-part linear and 4-part homophonic song setting; (supplementary oral examination if necessary). Example
- Aural Skills: Examination of giftedness and previous education. Written test of about 60 minutes duration: time signatures, recognition of a melody, rhythmisation of a tone sequence, interval and chord dictation, simple 2-part movement, melodic memory task, recognition of rhythmic and melodic errors.Example (additional test for singers)
To prepare for the aptitude test in the subjects music theory and ear training, you can use our newly developed tutorials and exercises:
1. Register for free on detmoldmusictools.de
2. Select the course 003 aptitude test at HfM Detmold or use the following link: https://detmoldmusictools.de/index.php?cmd=courseManager&mod=course&action=show&courseId=362
The Deutsche Tonkünstlerverband offers preparatory courses in music theory and ear training for the aptitude test in Detmold.
The following requirements must be met for the chosen study programme:
- artistic Bachelor's degree or diploma, final university examination if applicable, church music if applicable
- an artistic-pedagogic Bachelor's degree or diploma does not fulfil the requirements for this study program
- successful completion of the aptitude test
- aptitude test for specific electives if applicable
- evidence of knowledge of German
- evidence of health insurance
- evidence of payment of the semester fee
| Accordion | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: max. 20 minutes, at least two works from different musical periods. |
Audition | At least 45 minutes programme, from different musical periods including contemporary repertoire, to include:
Assessment criteria:
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| Recorder | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: 20 minutes of the audition repertoire |
Audition | A programme of at least 45 minutes with demanding repertoire from different musical periods, as well as contemporary repertoire and possibly etudes. Only complete works. |
| Bassoon | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: at least 20 minutes, repertoire from different musical periods. |
Audition | A programme of at least 20 minutes with demanding repertoire from different musical periods, as well as contemporary repertoire and possibly etudes. |
| Voice | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: 15 minutes. All works must be performed live by the singer and the accompanist.
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Audition | 1st round:
2nd round:
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| Guitar | |
| Preliminary round | No preliminary round |
Audition | A programme of at least 45 minutes with demanding repertoire from different musical periods. Only complete works. Assessment criteria:
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| Harp | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: 20 minutes of the audition repertoire. |
Audition | A programme of 30 minutes with repertoire from different musical periods. At least one work composed after 1960. |
| Horn | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: at least 20 minutes of the audition programme. |
Audition | A programme of at least 45 minutes with demanding repertoire from different musical periods, as well as contemporary repertoire and possibly etudes. Only complete works. |
| Clarinet | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: at least 20 minutes, repertoire from different musical periods. |
| Audition | A programme of at least 20 minutes with demanding repertoire from different musical periods, as well as contemporary repertoire and possibly etudes. |
| Piano | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: Minimum 15 mins with a representative selection of pieces from your repertoire. You may perform single movements but they should be played in full. |
Audition |
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| Double bass | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: max. 20 minutes, repertoire from different musical periods. |
Audition | A programme of about 30 minutes with repertoire from different musical periods. Only complete works. Assessment criteria:
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| Oboe | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: at least 20 minutes, repertoire from different musical periods. |
Audition | A programme of at least 20 minutes with demanding repertoire from different musical periods, as well as contemporary repertoire and possibly etudes. |
| Trombone | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: at least 20 minutes of the audition repertoire. |
Audition | A programme of at least 30 minutes with demanding repertoire from different musical periods, medium to demanding repertoire. Only complete works. |
| Flute | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: at least 20 minutes, repertoire from different musical periods. |
| Audition | A programme of at least 20 minutes with demanding repertoire from different musical periods, as well as contemporary repertoire and possibly etudes. |
| Saxophone | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: at least 20 minutes, repertoire from different musical periods. |
Audition | A programme of at least 20 minutes with demanding repertoire from different musical periods, as well as contemporary repertoire and possibly etudes. |
| Percussion | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: 30-40 min.
Main subject marimba (ca. 20 min.)
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| Audition | Audition (45 min.):
Main subject marimba: 45 minutes of programme from different musical periods. An obligatory piece will be sent to you after passing the video preliminary round. |
| Trumpet | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: at least 20 minutes of the audition repertoire. |
Audition | A programme of at least 45 minutes with demanding repertoire from different musical periods. Only complete works. |
| Tuba | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: at least 20 minutes of the audition repertoire. |
Audition | A programme of at least 30 minutes of medium to high difficulty, only complete works, from different musical periods, including at least one work from the 20th century. |
| Viola | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: max. 20 minutes, repertoire from different musical periods. |
Audition | A programme of about 30 minutes with repertoire from different musical periods. Only complete works. Assessment criteria:
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| Violin | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: max. 20 minutes, repertoire from different musical periods. |
Audition | A programme of about 30 minutes with repertoire from different musical periods. Only complete works. Assessment criteria:
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| Violoncello | |
| Preliminary round | Video recording: max. 20 minutes, repertoire from different musical periods. |
Audition | A programme of about 30 minutes with repertoire from different musical periods. Only complete works. Assessment criteria:
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For the Master programme Instrumental and Vocal Pedagogy the compulsory subjects are the following:
- Compulsory subject piano: Performance of 2-3 works or movements of moderate difficulty from different musical periods. Possibly a light accompaniment to the literature of your main subject instrument.
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