Classical Music

School of Arts, Information and Media
Germany, AIM

Study location	Germany, Berlin
Type	Bachelor, full-time
Nominal duration	7 semesters (210 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	BMus
Course code	BCM_0_240_V_BE_0_e

Tuition fee	€1,500 per month

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education 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.

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education

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.

Language requirements	English

More information	thebima.de/music-performance---vocal-b-mus

For whom

Designed for vocalists specializing in classical music, including those focusing on chamber music as their primary discipline.

Key features

High-level classical education and vocal technical training ; working with vocal and instrumental ensembles; scenic and speech training; Italian language and piano courses; transtraditional elements and aesthetics, including collaboration with musicians from other traditions and studies in global music history; didactics; historical composition theory and performance practice; project-based learning; career-oriented modules, including musician law, music curation and management, public relations and marketing; innovative courses like music and AI, indigenous sound practice, artistic research within a transtraditional context and more are offered.

Major subject

Vocal performance

Modules

1st Semester – 30 ECTS
• Vocal Major/ Italian/ Speech training / Dramatic training
• Music Theory
• Sound Workshop / Minor Instrument
• Music and Health
• Elective course from a diverse selection of 12 practice-based or research-oriented modules*

2nd Semester – 30 ECTS
• Vocal Major/ Italian / Speech training / Dramatic training
• Music Theory

• Sound Workshop / Minor Instrument • Stage Fright Training • Music and Health • Elective course from a diverse selection of 12 practice-based or research-oriented modules*

3rd Semester – 30 ECTS
• Vocal Major / Italian / Speech training / Dramatic training / Korrepetition
• Music Theory
• Sound Workshop / Minor Instrument
• Transtraditional music pedagogy and didactics

• Elective course from a diverse selection of 12 practice-based or research-oriented modules*

4th Semester – 30 ECTS
• Vocal Major/ Italian / Speech training / Dramatic training

• Music Theory / Electroacoustic
• Sound Workshop / Minor Instrument
• Transtraditional concert pedagogy and didactics

• Elective course from a diverse selection of 12 practice-based or research-oriented modules*

5th Semester – 30 ECTS
• Vocal Major / Italian / Korrepetition / Dramatic training
• Music Theory / Transtraditional aesthetics
• Digital music making / Conducting
• Transtraditional music pedagogy and didactics
• Elective course from a diverse selection of 12 practice-based or research-oriented modules*

6th Semester – 30 ECTS
• Vocal Major / Italian / Korrepetition / Dramatic training
• Music Management / Music and Law

• Digital music making / Conducting • Elective course from a diverse selection of 12 practice-based or research-oriented modules*

7th Semester – 30 ECTS
• Vocal Major / Italian / Korrepetition / Dramatic training
• Open Project
• Elective course from a diverse selection of 12 practice-based or research-oriented modules*

Elective Courses