French horn

Regardless of whether you are aiming for a bachelor's or master's degree, you always have the option of choosing an artistic or artistic-pedagogical focus. The profiles also give you the opportunity to broaden your horizons or strengthen a particular direction.

Choose between:

Bachelor Podium and Orchestra
Bachelor Music Pedagogy
Bachelor Secondary School Education
Master Podium and Orchestra
Master Music Pedagogy
Master Secondary School Education
Master Stage and Orchestra Practice (Part-time Master, 120 ECTS, 6 semesters)
Master Chamber Music (Part-time Master, 120 ECTS, 6 semesters)
Master Creative Arts Practice (Part-time Master, 60 ECTS, 4 semesters)
Master Music and Society (Part-time Master, 60 ECTS, 4 semesters)

But of course, young students are also welcome, 
and those who are still looking for that ‘final polish’ can apply for the Konzertexamen.

... that is why all degree programmes focus on providing an excellent education:

• 1.5 hours per week of individual lessons on the main instrument
• Solo work with piano and unaccompanied literature from all eras, with a special focus on contemporary works and competition programmes
• Stylistic flexibility from classical and romantic literature to contemporary works, performance practice: class evenings, chamber music and ensemble concerts, examinations, podiums

What is important to us:

• Small study groups that enable individual artistic supervision
• Ensembles such as Open Chamber and Positively Brass as a central element of training
• Contemporary music as an integral part of training
• Close links between orchestral work, solo performance, chamber music and mental training

• Orchestral practice is at the heart of the artistic programme: the aim is to prepare students for professional careers in symphony and opera orchestras.
• Orchestral studies & audition training: systematic development of orchestral repertoire, audition procedures and repertoire strategies.
• Mental training & performance coaching for confidence in auditions and concerts.
• Regular orchestra projects with the university symphony orchestra and project-based ensembles.
• Chamber music and ensemble work to develop sound balance, communication and musical responsibility.
• Support and preparation for competitions, orchestra academies and auditions.

• Professional-level orchestral skills (sound culture, intonation, articulation, flexibility, balance)
• Confident audition skills (repertoire knowledge, rehearsal practice, strategic repertoire planning)
• Stage confidence and artistic presence through mental training and performance experience
• Independent artistic and technical development with efficient practice strategies
• Ensemble skills and musical communication (chamber music, PBP ensemble, orchestra projects)
• Stylistic flexibility from classical and romantic literature to contemporary works

• Solid instrumental foundations and musical creativity
• Willingness to practise independently and with concentration
• Ability to work in a team and enjoyment of creating sound together
• Interest in orchestral work or pedagogical work and professional sound ideals
• Openness to contemporary literature and new forms of musical expression
• Motivation for artistic development and ensemble responsibility