Harp 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 Harp 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 11, 2026.

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

• Classical piece (Bochsa, Naderman or similar)
• One optional piece

All works must be performed from memory (except duo sonatas and contemporary works). Complete works must be prepared. It is not sufficient to offer only individual movements, unless this is explicitly requested. In the examination, the commission will select parts taking into account the respective time frame.

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:

• Classical piece
• Virtuoso piece
• Work from the 20th century (Britten, Casella, Hindemith or similar)

All works must be performed from memory (except duo sonatas and contemporary works). Complete works must be prepared. It is not sufficient to offer only individual movements, unless this is explicitly requested. The commission will select parts in consideration of the respective time frame.

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 periods relevant to the chosen instrument
• two concertos with orchestra

All works must be performed from memory.