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
A video recording of at least 10 minutes with the highest possible recording quality. The recording does not have to be taken in one take, single recordings are permitted.
No cuts may be made within a movement/piece.
The recordings must not be older than one year and may contain works from the prepared examination program.
Requirements Repertoire
1 movement each from 2 works from different epochs of different character, one of which must be from the Baroque or Classical period. They can also be violin concertos or virtuoso pieces. It is also possible to play only parts of the works.
Audition Programme
Three works of various styles following the guidelines below:
the opening movement from a concerto of the 19th/20th century or a virtuoso piece comparable to Saint Sa?ns' "Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso"
a movement from a Sonata or Partita for Violin Solo by J. S. Bach or a concerto movement from the First Viennese School
a work of your choice (no sonatas for violin/piano)
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
A video recording of at least 10 minutes with the highest possible recording quality. The recording does not have to be taken in one take, single recordings are permitted.
No cuts may be made within a movement/piece.
The recordings must not be older than one year and may contain works from the prepared examination program.
Requirements Repertoire
1 movement each from 2 works from different epochs of different character, one of which must be from the Baroque or Classical period. They can also be violin concertos or virtuoso pieces. It is also possible to play only parts of the works.
Audition Programme
Four movements from four different works of four different styles, one being baroque.
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
A video recording of at least 10 minutes with the highest possible recording quality. The recording does not have to be taken in one take, single recordings are permitted.
No cuts may be made within a movement/piece.
The recordings must not be older than one year and may contain works from the prepared examination program.
Requirements Repertoire
1 movement each from 2 works from different epochs of different character, one of which must be from the Baroque or Classical period. They can also be violin concertos or virtuoso pieces. It is also possible to play only parts of the works.
Audition Programme
four complete 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
A video recording of at least 10 minutes with the highest possible recording quality. The recording does not have to be taken in one take, single recordings are permitted.
No cuts may be made within a movement/piece.
The recordings must not be older than one year and may contain works from the prepared examination program.
Requirements Repertoire
1 movement each from 2 works from different epochs of different character. They can also be violin concertos or virtuoso pieces. It is also possible to play only parts of the works.
Audition Programme
four complete works of four different styles, one of which must be Baroque and the other Classical
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
A video recording of at least 10 minutes with the highest possible recording quality. The recording does not have to be taken in one take, single recordings are permitted.
No cuts may be made within a movement/piece.
The recordings must not be older than one year and may contain works from the prepared examination program.
Requirements Repertoire
1 movement each from 2 works from different epochs of different character. They can also be violin concertos or virtuoso pieces. It is also possible to play only parts of the works.
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.
