Guitar entrance exam

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 Guitar Instrumental Music 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 (payment information is provided at the end of the completed online application)

Your application will only be considered if all the steps described above are completed in full within the application period and both the online application and the application fee have been received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

The entrance exam is tentatively scheduled for June 3, 2026!

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

• A work from the Renaissance (e.g. Dowland) or the Baroque (e.g. Bach)
• One classical or romantic work
• One work of contemporary music

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

Please allow sufficient time to prepare for these parts of the exam - especially for aural training.

The DTKV offers an intensive music theory course in cooperation with the HfMT HH. Here further information on the dates and registration.

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

• Early music
• Classical and romantic music
• New music

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

• a complete solo or chamber music program containing important works from at least three epochs relevant to the chosen instrument
• a concerto with orchestra (solo part)