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Bachelor of Music 8 semesters German B 2 (GER)

Qualifying exam

  • Main subject

    Artistic-practical exam
    Duration: 15-20 minutes
    A written programme must be brought to the examination.

    • Performance of three practised 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 (all pieces should be played "four-four" or with a solo chorus)
    • Performance of a practised etude (e.g. Wilcoxon) or a solo transcription
    • Sight-reading

    Compulsory instrumental subject

    Artistic-practical exam
    Duration: 8-12 minutes

    • Chordal accompaniment of a jazz standard (melody plus chords or voicings only)
    • II-V-I cadenzas

    Ear training

    Written exam; duration 60 minutes

    Music theory

    written exam; duration 60 minutes

Application process

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for studies starting in winter term 2020/21Subject-specific 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.

What can I expect in this study area?

Professional field for which the course qualifies

The Bachelor's degree programme in Jazz Drums (performance) prepares students for a later professional life that will be very individual. Graduates of this course typically work as freelance soloists, ensemble musicians or as leaders of jazz ensembles of various sizes.
This places high demands on the artistic skills and personality of graduates, as well as on their communication and marketing skills.

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