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Requirements for the Orchestral Instruments master’s program – String Bass 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:

  • Exposition and development of a 1st movement of a classical concerto without cadenza, e.g. Dittersdorf, Vanhal, Hoffmeister with piano accompaniment. 1 uncut video.
  • Exposition and development of a 1st movement of a romantic concerto without cadenza, e.g., Koussevitzky or Bottesini. 1 uncut video.
  • One work of free choice from another third style period. 1 uncut video.
  • Orchestral works. 1 uncut video.
    • Mozart symphony no. 40, 1st movement.
    • Beethoven 5th symphony, 3rd movement
    • Verdi Otello

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.



2. Orchestra Playing at the Orchesterzentrum NRW

2.1 Preselection

For the pre-selection, a total of 3 uncut videos showing artistic presentations have to be submitted with the application. The total duration of the 3 videos should not exceed 20 minutes. The following requirements apply:

  • 1st and 2nd movement of a classical concerto, e.g. Dittersdorf, Vanhal, Hoffmeister with piano accompaniment. 1 uncut video.
  • 1st movement of a romantic concerto, e.g. Koussevitzky or Bottesini. 1 uncut video.
  • Orchestral passages. 1 uncut video.

The orchestra positions are deposited on the website of the Orchesterzentrum NRW. Application - Orchesterzentrum | NRW

2.2 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. Rick Stotijn

Robert Schumann Hochschule Düsseldorf Fischerstraße 110, 40476 Düsseldorf

Fon: +49.211.49 18 -0 www.rsh-duesseldorf.de