(Music Theatre) Direction

• University entrance qualification
• Advanced musical ability in the programme subject which must be demonstrated in the audition exam
• Foreign applicants who do not have a German university entry permission must possess sufficient knowledge of the German language. 
  The following requirements must both be met in order to provide proof:
  1. Presentation of a language certificate of level B 2.2 according to the Council of Europe's Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The Language certificates must be submitted during enrolment at the latest.
  2. In the music theory examination, applicants must prove that they have sufficient programme-related German language skills for communication and study.

The audition exam for direction major is comprised of two parts:

• One theoretical exam in direction, in which the applicant can choose the theme from a list of given works.
• One practical exam on direction to a set theme.

For further information regarding this study programme and application process, we highly recommend you to contact the relevant academic adviser.

• the staging concept for the piece selected from the list of approved works must be submitted in writing
• proof of practical theater experience is not compulsory but desirable

In the theoretical exam, following aspects are valued:

• intelligence of the content of the work
• fundamental musical understanding
• written presentation of scenic ideas (e.g. using a stage design model-photo)

In the practical exam, the applicant needs to display his/her talent in the following areas:

• fantasy
• creativity
• expression ability
• organizational ability

• three pieces of different styles (at least one piece of classical or baroque era with level of difficulty equivalent to a classical sonata movement or invention)

• Knowledge of treble and bass clef (also C clef, if applicable)
• Knowledge of key signatures in major and minor
• Determining and notating intervals in various octaves
• Knowledge of major and minor scales, including modes
• Determining and notating triads (major, minor, diminished, augmented) and dominant seventh chords, including their inversions
• Recognizing and writing different types of cadences (authentic, plagal, half and deceptive) in various keys
• Realizing a simple figured bass in four parts
• Harmonic analysis (Roman numerals and German functions)
• Formal and compositional analysis of a short musical example (or excerpt)

• Determining intervals (melodic and harmonic)
• Determining triads and dominant seventh chords, including their inversions (simultaneous and arpeggiated)
• Determining major and minor scales as well as modes
• Rhythm dictation (binary and ternary rhythms, tied and/or syncopated)
• Melody dictation (baroque and/or classical style)
• Two-part (polyphonic) dictation
• Harmonic dictation
• Aural analysis of a short musical example

• Applicants for undergraduate studies who have already studied at a RKM-recognized German music school and are applying to transfer to HFM are exempt from taking the exams in piano, composition, and ear training if they are able to provide a matriculation certificate/certificate of enrolment.

• For winter semester: 8 April

• For winter semester: May/June