Qualifying exam
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Main subject
Artistic-practical group examination; examination duration 180 minutes
The examination comprises four areas (areas 1-3 consist of tasks to be performed spontaneously, area 4 can be prepared at home):- Handling the voice
- Singing folk songs
- melodic improvisation
- sight-singing
- Experimental use of the voice, recitation of a poem
- Elementary music making
- Body percussion
- Using percussion instruments
- Free use of one's own additional specialised instrument
- rhythmic and melodic improvisation
- use of instruments in connection with song and text
- Experimental use of sounds
- basics of movement / dance
- translating musical impulses into movement
- Dealing with predetermined structured movement sequences
- Movement/dance improvisation in connection with music
- Instruction of a group
- Instruction of a group of competitors (max. 10 minutes) without sheet music, e.g. development of a song with or without accompaniment, an instrumental piece (e.g. for Orff instruments, body percussion or freely selectable instruments), development of a musical/dance text or a dance.
Additional subject
Practical artistic examination; examination duration 15-20 minutes
A written examination programme must be brought to the examination.- Jazz Drums
- Performance of three prepared jazz/pop standards in as many different tempos, metres and grooves as possible (e.g. swing, jazz waltz, Latin); ternary and binary grooves must be played (four-four or a solo chorus should be played in all pieces)
- Performance of a prepared etude (e.g. Wilcoxon) or a solo transcription
- sight-reading
- Jazz Guitar
- Performance of three prepared jazz/pop standards with improvisation; different tempi and characters (e.g. ballad, up-time, modal, jazz waltz) should be chosen
- Performance of a prepared solo transcription
- Performance of a piece from a different musical genre
- sight-reading
- Jazz Malletts
- Performance of three prepared jazz/pop standards with improvisation; different tempi and characters (e.g. ballad, up-time, modal, jazz waltz) should be chosen
- Performance of a prepared solo transcription
- Performance of a piece from a different musical genre
- sight-reading
- Jazz Melody Instruments
- Performance of three prepared jazz/pop standards with improvisation; different tempos and characters (e.g. ballad, up-time, modal, jazz waltz) should be chosen
- Performance of a prepared solo transcription
- Performance of a piece from a different musical genre
- sight-reading
- Jazz Melody Instruments: Saxophone
- Performance of three prepared jazz/pop standards with improvisation; different tempi and characters should be chosen (e.g. ballad, up-time, modal, jazz waltz)
- Performance of a prepared solo transcription
- Performance of a piece from a different musical genre
- sight-reading
- Jazz Piano
- Performance of three prepared jazz/pop standards with improvisation; different tempi and characters should be chosen (e.g. ballad, up-time, modal, jazz waltz)
- Performance of a prepared solo transcription
- Performance of a piece from a different musical genre
- sight-reading
- Latin Percussion
- Performance of three prepared jazz/pop standards with improvisation; different tempos and characters (e.g. Afrocuban, Brazilian jazz, fusion/funk, salsa) should be chosen; congas and timbales must be played
- Performance of a prepared solo transcription
- Performance of a piece from another musical genre (e.g. folklore/rumba, etude for snare drum)
- sight-reading
Compulsory instrumental subject
Practical artistic examination; examination duration 8-12 minutes
(not applicable for additional subject Jazz Piano or Jazz Guitar)- Chordal accompaniment of a jazz standard (melody plus chords or voicings only)
- II-V-I cadenzas
Ear training
Written examination; duration 60 minutes
Music theory
written exam; duration 60 minutes
- Handling the voice
for studies starting in winter term 2020/21 Subject-specific study and examination regulations (German)
The subject-specific study and examination regulations form the legal basis for your degree programme. They contain all the information you need to know about your studies, including module descriptions and how your grades are calculated.
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Bachelor EMP Instrumentalpädagogik/Jazz (2020)
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Professional field for which the course qualifies
The Bachelor's degree in Elemental Music Pedagogy / Instrumental Music Pedagogy Jazz (Music Education) prepares students for a versatile artistic and pedagogical career.
The combination of artistic and pedagogical content opens up a wide range of professional opportunities, from permanent employment in an educational or artistic institution to the field of freelance musician or music pedagogy.
Fields of activity include elementary music practice or instrumental and vocal teaching in music schools, general schools or day-care centres, vocational schools and (further) educational institutions of all kinds.
Elemental Music Practice with children, young people, adults and senior citizens can also take place in specialisations such as drama and singing groups, music and theatre groups, drumming groups, etc. It is also possible to work in the field of concert pedagogy, where graduates work as both performers and educators.
The high level of instrumental and vocal pedagogical qualifications acquired in the additional subject modules, combined with musical-artistic skills and stylistic versatility, gives graduates the opportunity to position themselves individually in the pedagogical and artistic field and to respond flexibly to the needs of the labour market.