Bassoon entrance exam

The application period for the summer semester 2026 begins on 01.12.25 and ends on 10.01.26 (only applies to the postgraduate course Konzertexamen). For the winter semester 2026/27, the application period begins on 15.02.26 and ends on 01.04.26

For a successful application to the Instrumental Music Bassoon course, the following steps are required within the application deadline:

• Receipt of online application incl. upload of supporting documents
• Receipt of application fee
• Receipt of video link (to be submitted as an unlisted YouTube video)

Your application will only be considered if all the steps described have been completed within the application deadline and the online application and application fee have been received.

After viewing the videos, there may be a further entrance examination on site.

We look forward to receiving your application.

The following works must be prepared as repertoire for the entrance examination:

• Works from 3 stylistic periods important for the instrument (including 1x work from the 20th century, 1x etude).

The works do not have to be performed from memory.

Video requirements

15-20 minutes of the entire repertoire must be prepared as a video. The video link must be provided as part of the online application. Information about the video upload.

To help you prepare for the exams in the subsidiary subjects of general music theory and aural training, we offer you some sample exams.

The following works must be prepared as repertoire for the entrance examination:

• Works from 3 stylistic periods important for the instrument (including 1x work from the 20th century).

The works do not have to be performed from memory.

Video requirements

15-20 minutes of the entire repertoire must be prepared as a video. The video link must be provided as part of the online application. Information on the video upload.

The following works must be prepared as repertoire for the entrance examination:

• Works from 3 epochs - high standard

Video requirements

A 15-20 minute video of the entire repertoire must be prepared. The video link must be provided as part of the online application. Information on the video upload.