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:
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.
In the music theory examination, applicants must prove that they have sufficient programme-related German language skills for communication and study.
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.
Requirements Recordings
One video in the best possible recording quality, about 20 minutes, with the whole performance, it may be cut between movements, but not within one movement,
if no piano accompaniment is possible, the recording may be made without piano accompaniment; recordings without piano accompaniment have no disadvantage and recordings with piano accompaniment have no advantage.
The videos must not be older than one year and may contain works from the prepared examination program.
Requirements Repertoire
3 pieces, also single movements, of free choice but of different style epochs and, if applicable, without piano accompaniment.
Audition Programme
Presentation of three works as follows:
1 concerto from the following selection:
Alexander Glazunov Concerto op.109
Jacques Ibert Concertino da camera
L.-E. Larsson Concerto op. 14
Henri Tomasi Concerto & Ballade
Claude Debussy Rhapsody
Frank Martin Ballade
1 Sonata from the following selection:
Alfred Desenclos Pr¨¦lude, Candence et Finale
Paul Creston Sonata
Darius Milhaud Scramouche
William Albright Sonata
Edison Denisow Sonata
Robert Muczynski Sonata
Bernard Heiden Sonata
Takashi Yoshimatsu Fuzzy Bird Sonata
Fernande Decruck Sonata
Erwin Schulhoff Hot Sonata
W. van Klaveren Sonata ¨¤ la mani¨¨re de Francis Poulenc
1 piece of your choice, preferably a contemporary solo piece
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.
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.
Requirements Recordings
One video in the best possible recording quality, about 20 minutes, with the whole performance, it may be cut between movements, but not within one movement,
if no piano accompaniment is possible, the recording may be made without piano accompaniment; recordings without piano accompaniment have no disadvantage and recordings with piano accompaniment have no advantage.
The videos must not be older than one year and may contain works from the prepared examination program.
Requirements Repertoire
4 pieces, also single movements, of free choice but of different style epochs and, if applicable, without piano accompaniment.
Audition Programme
Works of four different styles, with one Baroque work
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.
Requirements Recordings
One video in the best possible recording quality, about 40 minutes, with the whole performance, it may be cut between movements, but not within one movement,
if no piano accompaniment is possible, the recording may be made without piano accompaniment; recordings without piano accompaniment have no disadvantage and recordings with piano accompaniment have no advantage.
The videos must not be older than one year and may contain works from the prepared examination program.
Requirements Repertoire
4 complete works of free choice but of different style epochs and, if applicable, without piano accompaniment, including a complete concerto to be performed from memory and a contemporary work.
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.
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.
Requirements Recordings
One video in the best possible recording quality, about 20 minutes, with the whole performance, it may be cut between movements, but not within one movement,
if no piano accompaniment is possible, the recording may be made without piano accompaniment; recordings without piano accompaniment have no disadvantage and recordings with piano accompaniment have no advantage.
The videos must not be older than one year and may contain works from the prepared examination program.
Requirements Repertoire
3 pieces, also single movements, of free choice but of different style epochs and, if applicable, without piano accompaniment.
Audition Programme
The audition exam is composed of two parts:
two works from at least two stylistic epochs
examination of instrumental technique
The works are to be selected by the applicant and should be age and skill-appropriate.
