M.MusClassical Music

Gymnasium / Sekundarausbildung

• Curriculum vitae in tabular form (in English or German)
• Proof of education. If applicable, proof of previous periods of study as well as completed academic achievements and examination results (in English or German)
• Proof of sufficient English language skills (level B2)
• A video link with an instrumental or vocal performance of the applicant with a minimum duration of 15 minutes, consisting of three pieces from at least two different cultural traditions as well as an own composition or improvisation.
  • The video must be unedited and the applicant must be fully visible, including his/her entire body.
  • The video must contain a time marker (a running clock).
    Please send all documents bundled to Info@thebima.de.

Part 2: Entrance examination

• A written and oral exam (basics of music theory, ear training; for non-pianists: basic piano skills), approx. 90 minutes, on site or via video conference
• A live performance on site or via video streaming of three pieces or parts of works from at least two different cultural traditions as well as an own composition or improvisation with a minimum duration of 20 minutes
• An oral interview (to assess the applicant’s creativity, personality, motivation and knowledge of music history), approx. 20 minutes
• The duration of the entrance examination is determined by the admissions committee.