Teaching at elementary school
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The study program
By studying the "Music - Teaching at Primary Schools" sub-degree course, students acquire skills and knowledge that should enable them to teach music at primary school level. This primarily includes music education qualifications, which are regularly tested in schools. An important prerequisite for this is training in both artistic-practical and theoretical-musicological areas. These include, in particular, practical artistic skills in two instruments, singing, practical school piano playing, music and movement/rhythm, choir and ensemble conducting, arranging and speech training. Theoretical and scientific knowledge is acquired in applied music theory/aural training/form theory and in historical and systematic musicology. Artistic and theoretical skills are combined with pedagogical knowledge in the seminars on school music-making practice and its didactics. The above-mentioned course content takes into account the characteristics of Western art music as well as non-European music, jazz, folklore and various manifestations of popular music.
Teachers
The teaching staff at the Institute of School Music are drawn from a variety of disciplines. The list below includes part of the teaching staff.
* lecturer at HfMT according to §26 Hamburg Higher Education Act
Compulsory elective area
Within the compulsory elective area of all three teaching specializations, you can choose from the following courses, among others:
Playing at least the basics of various instruments is a great support in everyday teaching. After completing the two instrumental subjects, further instruments can therefore be learned in small group lessons and incorporated into joint music-making.
Can be chosen according to capacity (1-2 LP): drums, guitar, accordion, saxophone, Orff instruments, brass instruments, string instruments, movement/dance.
The joy of artistic expression in the community of a choir, ensemble or orchestra is at the heart of this elective area. Participation in one of the many offerings from the very beginning is strongly recommended, as this will provide a broad spectrum of artistic experiences over time.
Perceive what is -
react appropriately to the situation -
anticipate what is to come.
Improvisation is based on these three pillars, regardless of whether it is expressed on the instrument, with the voice or in movement.
Selectable by capacity (1 LP) : Piano improvisation, vocal improvisation, movement improvisation.
In addition to the possibility of studying instrumental pedagogy as a fully-fledged additional course of study, individual subjects from it can already enrich the school music course and provide an even broader basis for later teaching practice.
Can be chosen according to capacity (3 CP): didactics of the instrument, methodical practical course.
Productions for the stage are developed at irregular intervals, in which participation is possible in various areas from technology to orchestra to dance.
Can be chosen according to capacity (1-3 LP n.V.): musical, revue.
Regardless of the chosen specializations, which may take several semesters, a wide range of individual subjects can be added on a semester-by-semester basis. This also includes the possibility of extending lessons in one of the artistic subjects. Only a selection is given below.
Can be chosen according to capacity (1-2 CP): artistic subject, musicology, voice science, sight-reading, jazz theory, notation programs, body-oriented basics, choral conducting.
The module is aimed at students of pedagogical degree programs and is also open to interested parties from all degree programs.
Students gain detailed knowledge of basic interpersonal processes, which enables them to interact with pupils, colleagues and parents more competently and satisfactorily.
Entrance examination
In addition to the university entrance qualification (Abitur), the prerequisite for a Bachelor's degree course is passing the entrance examination as proof of artistic and academic aptitude.
New: From winter semester 2025/26, the instrument Saz/Bağlama can also be chosen as an artistic subject for the teaching degree. Further information in the online application.
You can find details on the specific requirements for your degree program here and in the entrance examination regulations:
Information on the admission requirements for a Master's degree in School Music can be found in the admission regulations.
The application deadlines can be found in the overview of the application periods
All important information about the application can be found under online application.
Details on the requirements for the entrance examination can be found here.
Contact us
Ines Thiel
Fachbüro Lehramt/Schulmusik+49 40 209494226ines.thiel@hfmt.hamburg.de