Piano
Bachelor of Music
Musicians develop different areas of focus over the course of their careers. Some thrive in the role of a soloist or play full-time in an orchestra or choir, while others devote themselves to teaching and find fulfillment in this field. Many combine artistic and educational activities in their everyday professional lives. This is reflected in our Bachelor of Music degree program with an artistic profile for those aiming for a career as a performing musician and an artistic-pedagogical profile for teaching professions.
In the subject piano, we offer you the special opportunity to begin your studies with the artistic-pedagogical profile and, if you have the necessary artistic aptitude, to change your profile after the fourth semester. During your intermediate examination, the examination committee will decide whether you will be given the opportunity to switch to the artistic profile or to combine the profiles and prepare for both career options.
In the Bachelor of Music program in Elementary Music Education, you have the option of choosing classical piano or jazz and pop piano as your main instrumental subject.
Bachelor of Music (Teacher Education)
The studies can be pursued with classical piano or jazz and pop piano as main instrument.
The bachelor’s program “Bachelor of Music (Teacher Education)” qualifies students for a master’s program. It includes an scientific subject that is usually studied at Freiburg University. The bachelor’s program is followed by a four-semester master’s program “Master of Education (Secondary School Teacher Education)”, which qualifies students for the practical training phase as teacher at secondary schools in the artistic subject of music and an scientific subject (Referendariat).
The Statutes on Enrollment, including the requirements for the entrance exam, and further information about the bachelor’s program are available in German.
(Excerpt from the Statutes on Enrollment; see there also the General examination requirements und the Requirements of the further examination parts [ear training, music theory, voice as a secondary subject, piano as a second instrument]).
Master of Education (Secondary School Teacher Education)
The studies can be pursued with classical piano or jazz and pop piano as main subject.
Classical pianists also have the option of taking the master’s program with the main subject in chamber music.
Jazz and pop pianists also have the option of taking the master's program with the main subject in jazz and pop ensemble, global music practices, or big band.
The master’s program “Master of Education (Secondary School Teacher Education)” qualifies students to begin the practical training phase as teacher at secondary schools in the artistic subject of music and an scientific subject (Referendariat). The degree program includes a scientific subject and educational science components, which are generally studied at Freiburg University. A practical semester is scheduled for the second or third semester.
The Statutes on Enrollment, including the requirements for the entrance exam and further information about the master’s program, are available in German.
Requirements in the entrance exam
Piano (classical)
Performance of a program consisting of at least three works of varying character and style. Sheet music for the piano accompaniment must be brought along.
Piano (Jazz/Pop)
Performance of at least three stylistically diverse works from jazz, Latin, pop, funk, global music practices, or rock, optionally with a live band. Three copies of the sheet music for the band must be brought along (lead sheet with chord symbols and melody).
Chamber Music as a Major Subject
Rehearsal and performance of a simple, original work for chamber music ensemble with other applicants or students (examination time up to one hour). The applicant will receive the work to be rehearsed at least one week before the examination.
Major in Jazz/Pop Ensemble, Global Music Practices, or Big Band
Rehearsal and performance of a simple ensemble piece prepared on short notice with other applicants or students (exam duration up to one hour). Applicants will receive the piece to be rehearsed at least one week before the exam.
(Excerpt from the Statutes on Enrollment; see there also the General examination requirements).