Horn 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 Horn 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 and application fee 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).

Video requirements

For the video recording test, the following works must be recorded and uploaded as a video within the application deadline:

-a low etude of your own choice by Hackleman.
-exposition, development and cadenza from Mozart's Horn Concerto K. 447 OR K. 495
Piano accompaniment is not required. The etude and the concerto can be recorded in different takes.

At the beginning of the video, please hold a piece of paper with your name and your repertoire for round 1 clearly visible in front of the camera or fade in your prepared pieces as text.

Technical notes on video recording:

• currently recorded
• unedited
• Pieces are played without repetitions
• cuts between the pieces are allowed (one take not necessary)
• fixed camera perspective: body and face must be fully visible at all times
• good video and audio quality

Please make sure that the video is correctly named "Name.Firstname.Applicationnumber.Program.mp4"

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

• 2 works from different eras
  (e.g. Nacturno - Franz Strauss / KV447 - W.A. Mozart)

The works do not have to be performed by heart.

The 2nd round is expected to take place on 02.06.2025.

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).

Video requirements

For the video recording test, the following works must be recorded and uploaded as a video within the application deadline:

• a low etude of your own choice by Hackleman
• Exposition, development and cadenza from Mozart's Horn Concerto KV 477 OR KV 495

Piano accompaniment is not required. The etude and the concerto can be recorded in different takes.

At the beginning of the video, please hold a piece of paper with your name and your repertoire for round 1 clearly visible in front of the camera or fade in your prepared pieces as text.

Technical notes on video recording:

• currently recorded
• unedited
• Pieces are played without repetitions
• cuts between the pieces are allowed (one take not necessary)
• fixed camera perspective: body and face must be fully visible at all times
• good video and audio quality

Please make sure that the video is correctly named "Name.Firstname.Applicationnumber.Program.mp4"

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

• 3 works from 3 different eras

The works do not have to be performed by heart.

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).

Video requirements

For the video recording test, the following works must be recorded and uploaded as a video within the application deadline:

• a concerto of your own choice by Mozart (complete) and
• a first movement of a romantic concerto

At the beginning of the video, please hold a clearly visible piece of paper with your name and repertoire for round 1 in front of the camera or show your prepared pieces as text.

Technical notes on video recording:

• currently recorded
• unedited
• Pieces are played without repetitions
• cuts between the pieces are allowed (one take not necessary)
• fixed camera perspective: body and face must be fully visible at all times
• good video and audio quality

Please make sure that the video is correctly named "Name.Firstname.Applicationnumber.Program.mp4"

The 2nd round is expected to take place on site on 02.06.2025.

The requirements can be found in the Study regulations for the postgraduate course in instrumental music/concert exam.