Requirements for the Orchestral Instruments master’s program – Saxophone major

Master of Music / Major in Orchestral Instruments (RSH) and Orchestra Playing at the Orchesterzentrum NRW

1. Major in Orchestral Instruments

1.1 Preselection
For the pre-selection, a total of 4 uncut videos showing artistic presentations have to be submitted with the application. The total duration of the 4 videos should not exceed 20 minutes. The following requirements apply:

• Alexander Glazunov, Saxophone Concerto, beginning to number 22 after cadenza with piano accompaniment. 1 uncut video.
• Two works of other stylistic periods of free choice with piano accompaniment. 2 uncut videos.
• Orchestral pieces. 1 uncut video.
  • Mussorgsky, The Old Castle

1.1 Presence Examination
The presence examination includes the following parts:

• Artistic presentation: the same repertoire requirements apply as in the preselection. The same works may be presented as in the preselection.
• A short reflective talk related to the artistic presentation.

The examination board reserves the right to make a selection from the prepared pieces.

Contact:
Prof. Martin Hilner