The application period for the 2027 summer semester begins on December 1, 2026, and ends on January 10, 2027 (applies only to the postgraduate concert exam program). For the 2027–28 winter semester, the application period begins on February 15, 27, and ends on April 1, 27.
To successfully apply for the Instrumental Music (Bassoon) program, the following steps must be completed within the application period:
- Submission of the online application, including upload of supporting documents
- Receipt of the application fee
- Submission of a video link ( to be submitted as an unlisted YouTube video)
Your application will only be considered if all the steps described above are fully completed within the application period and both the online application and the application fee have been received.
After reviewing the videos, an additional on-site audition may be required.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Bachelor's degree
Entrance examination requirements
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.
Master
Entrance examination requirements
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.
Concert exam
Entrance examination requirements
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.
Contact us
Marjan Yassen
Fachbüro Blasinstrumente (Holz)+49 40 209494227marjan.yassen@hfmt.hamburg.de
