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Requirements for the Vocals master’s program.

Master of Music / Major in Vocals



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:

  • two opera arias from different style periods, 2 uncut videos
  • one oratorio aria of free choice with piano accompaniment. 1 uncut video.
  • one art song in German language of free choice with piano accompaniment. 1 uncut video.


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. Preselection – ensemble singing
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:

  • two different works of free choice with piano accompaniment. 2 uncut videos.
  • one baroque aria in German language of free choice with piano accompaniment. 1 uncut video.


2.1 Presence Examination – ensemble singing
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.

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