Jazz composition

The Master's degree program in Composition, with a focus on jazz composition, offers aspiring composers in the field of jazz and jazz-related music inspiring and exceptional opportunities. Students work on their compositional skills and their individual profile as composers at the highest artistic level. The aim of the course is to acquire the technical and artistic skills required in the international professional scene and to develop an independent artistic personality. In practice-oriented projects with the NDR Big Band, students gain important practical professional experience, e.g. in preparing their works for professional ensembles, rehearsing and communicating their musical vision as well as performing and recording their own compositions.

The Master's in Jazz Composition comprises a standard period of study of 4 semesters.

The course is divided into the following areas:

• Core module: Jazz composition major, practical projects with the NDR Big Band, conducting, workshops
• Final module: Master's concert, CD with original compositions and portfolio, colloquium
• Theory analysis module: new approaches to music theory, analytical approaches to new music
• Compulsory elective modules: Classical composition, multimedia composition, fimmusic composition, stylistic composition, Studium Generale, career preparation

All applicants must prove their artistic and academic aptitude for studying at the university in an entrance examination.

Details on the specific requirements for your degree program can be found in the respective examination regulations:

The application deadlines can be found in the overview of application periods
All important information about the application can be found under online application.