Harp entrance exam

The application period for the summer semester 2025 begins on 01.12.24 and ends on 10.01.25 (only applies to the postgraduate course Konzertexamen). For the winter semester 2025/26, the application period begins on 15.02.25 and ends on 01.04.25

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

• Receipt of online application incl. upload of supporting documents
• Receipt of application fee (payment information at the end of the completed online application)
• Upload video

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

We look forward to receiving your application!

After the application deadline, a pre-selection will be made from the applications received on the basis of the videos and this selection will be invited to a 2nd selection round (probably on site).

Below you will find further information on the requirements for the entrance exam.

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.

For the video recording test, the following works from the above-mentioned repertoire must be recorded and uploaded as a video within the application deadline:

• Excerpts from all parts: approx. 15-20 minutes

The following also applies to the video: All works must be performed from memory (except duo sonatas and contemporary works).

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

After the application deadline, a pre-selection will be made from the applications received on the basis of the videos and this selection will be invited to a 2nd selection round (probably on site).

Below you will find further information on the requirements for the entrance exam.

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.

For the video recording exam, the following works from the above-mentioned repertoire must be recorded and uploaded as a video within the application deadline:

• Excerpts from all parts: approx. 15-20 minutes

The following also applies to the video: All works must be performed from memory (except duo sonatas and contemporary works).

After the application deadline, a pre-selection will be made from the applications received on the basis of the videos and this selection will be invited to a 2nd selection round (probably on site).

Below you will find further information on the requirements for the entrance exam.

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.

For the video recording exam, the following works from the above-mentioned repertoire must be recorded and uploaded as a video within the application deadline:

• Excerpts from all parts: approx. 15-20 minutes

The following also applies to the video: All works must be performed from memory.