Voice

• Bachelor of Music with 240 credits or equivalent in the same subject as the Masters programm
• With a phoniatric report applicants have to show that the vocal cords function to the extent required for the desired studies and that, from the doctor's point of view, there is no contraindication to the studies with a major in voice.
• Advanced musical ability in the programme subject which must be demonstrated in the audition exam

For the pre-selection the platform muvac is used. 

On muvac you can upload video and audio recordings in the course of your application at the HfM Hanns Eisler Berlin.

Based on the uploades audio/video recordings the pre-selection is made subsequent to the application period.

• A total of five video recordings, uncut and recorded in one take, including four titles from the audition programme and the monologue in prose.
• The music titles must be 2 arias and 2 songs.
• For applicants who are 22 years and older by 01 October 2025, one of the four titles must be an aria of Bach, Handel or Mozart.
• The total length of the 4 titles must not exceed 15 minutes, the monologue in prose must not be longer than 2 minutes.
• For all recordings the performance must be by heart (except for oratoria arias).
• The recordings must not be cut or otherwise edited.
• The recordings may be made and submitted with either live or playback accompaniment. How it is accompanied is not included in the Commission's assessment.
• The applicants need to be fully seen in the recording. The recordings should be in a quality that allows the observation of facial expressions, gestures and mouth/jaw.
• In Da Capo Arias the repetition of part A should be dispensed with. In case that ornaments are intended for the repetition, part B plus part A may be submitted with ornaments.
• In arias preludes and postludes may be shortened.

• Two arias and two lieds of differing styles, characters, language type and epochs from the audition programme (four arias, of which at least one aria with recitative, and four lieds of differing styles, characters, language type and epochs)
  • at least two works must be in German
  • arias from oratorios may be sung by notes
  • Arie Antiche are considered to be arias. The Composizione da Camera by Bellini, Donizetti and Verdi are considered as lieds.
  • For applicants who are 22 years and older by 01 October 2025, one of the four titles must be an aria of Bach, Handel or Mozart.
• A recitation by heart in German.

The recitation should demonstrate the applicant’s interpretive imagination and stage personality. The applicant must choose EITHER a  monologue in prose or verse from a play OR a text of prose from another  genre (novel, short story, report, speech, etc.). The recitation should last around approximately 1.5 minutes and must not exceed 4 minutes.

Text types not permitted:

• Poems
• Texts with religious contents
• Texts from musical drama works (operas, operettas, light operas, musicals)
• Verse novels (for example, Eugen Onegin from Alexander Pushkin, The Golden Gate from Vikram Seth)
• Texts in poetic/verse form from plays (for example „Meine Ruh' ist hin“ or „Ach neige Du schmerzensreiche“ from Goethe's Faust)

• Performance by heart of four arias (at least one of which must be recitative) and four Lieder of different styles, characters, languages and eras.
  • at least two titles must be in German
  • oratorio arias may be performed with notes
  • Arie antiche are considered to be arias. The compositions of Camera von Bellini, Donizetti and Verdi are considered as lieds.
  • for applicants over 22 years: one aria must be a work of Bach, Handel or Mozart
• a recitation to display artistic portrayal ability by heart in German language
  The recitation should demonstrate the applicant’s interpretive imagination and stage personality.
  The applicant must choose EITHER a monologue in prose or verse from a play OR a text of prose from another genre (novel, short story, report, speech, etc.).
  
  The recitation should last between approximately 1.5 and 4 minutes.
  
  Text types not permitted:
  • poems
  • texts with religious contents
  • texts from musical drama works (operas, operettas, light operas, musicals)
  • verse novels (for example, Eugen Onegin from Alexander Pushkin, The Golden Gate from Vikram Seth)
  • texts in poetic/verse form from plays (for example „Meine Ruh' ist hin“ or „Ach neige Du schmerzensreiche“ from Goethe's Faust).

We request that you do not bring props.

• Generally applicants will be asked to sing two works from their submitted audition programme as decided upon by the Exam Committee.
• The Exam Committee is entitled to interrupt or discontinue the audition.
• A recitation is required (please see requirements above).
• The Exam Committee reserves the right to further screen the artistic, musical, and linguistic skills of the applicants. li>

• For winter semester: 31 December

• For winter semester: February

• Master of Music or equivalent in the same subject as the Konzertexamen programme
• Advanced musical ability in the programme subject which must be demonstrated in the audition exam

For the pre-selection the platform muvac is used. 

On muvac you can upload video and audio recordings in the course of your application at the HfM Hanns Eisler Berlin.

Based on the uploades audio/video recordings the pre-selection is made subsequent to the application period.

• For all recordings, the performance must be by heart (except for oratorio arias).
• The recordings may not be cut or otherwise edited.
• The nine video recordings requested by the Commission must be recorded with live accompaniment.
• The applicants need to be fully seen in the recording. The recordings should be in a quality that allows the observation of facial expressions, gestures and mouth/jaw.
• In Da Capo Arias the repetition of part A should be dispensed with. In case that ornaments are intended for the repetition, part B plus part A may be submitted with ornaments.
• In arias preludes and postludes may be shortened.

• The linked videos must be 3 arias and 6 songs of different styles, characters, languages and periods from the examination programme.

• five arias
  • at least one aria with recitative
•   ten Lieder from at least three eras, in three languages and of different styles

• For winter semester: 8 April
• For summer semester: 8 November

• For winter semester: May/June
• For summer semester: January/February

Participation in Junior Scholars ends at the age of 18, unless he or she has not completed their schooling. If this is the case, participation will end in the semester that he or she completes schooling.

• Advanced musical ability and skill
• No older than 18 years old
• Proof of school enrolment

For the pre-selection the platform muvac is used. 

On muvac you can upload video and audio recordings in the course of your application at the HfM Hanns Eisler Berlin.

Based on the uploades audio/video recordings the pre-selection is made subsequent to the application period.

• The recordings must not be cut or otherwise edited.
• The applicants need to be fully seen in the recording. The recordings should be in a quality that allows the observation of facial expressions, gestures and mouth/jaw.

• 2 titles of free choice

The audition exam is composed of two parts:

• two works from at least two stylistic epochs
• examination of vocal technique

The works are to be selected by the applicant and should be age and skill-appropriate.

Voice applicants must submit a phoniatric report from a doctor. A phoniatric report is a certificate issued by a doctor (for example, an ENT specialist) that states the applicant's voice meets the appropriate physiological conditions for intensive voice lessons.

• For winter semester: 8 April

• For winter semester: May/June