Music Theory (M.Mus.)
1. Overview of the degree program
| Standard period of study | 4 semesters (2 years) |
| Overall scope |
120 credit points 38 semester hours in the compulsory modules 8 semester hours in the elective compulsory modules |
| Admission requirements |
University entrance qualification as per Art. 65 Sec. 1 of the University Act (HochSchG): General higher education entrance qualification or a discipline-specific admission qualification A Bachelor's degree in Music or Musicology or an equivalent degree awarded by a university in Germany or abroad Successful completion of a qualifying examination |
| Entrance into the program | only possible in the winter semester |
| Degree | Master of Music (M.Mus.) |
| Course structure |
Module examinations after the 2nd and 4th semester, Master's examination following the 4th semester (For more information see module handbook) |
| Course contents |
The course of studies encompasses the compulsory modules: Major subject l : Musical composition Major subject ll : Ear training Major subject I: Modern composition techniques and didactics Musicology and historical music theory Musical practice: Figured bass and scoring, choir Musical practice: Improvisation, instrumentation, new music and the elective compulsory modules: Major subject II: Analysis / theory Major subject II: Composition (one of these majors must be selected) Interdisciplinary studies / Context studies (For more information see module handbook) |
| Master's examination |
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2. Requirements for the qualifying examination
| Practical oral examination |
Duration: approx. 45 minutes Sight-playing of a figured bass from the early 18th century, analysis of a section of a piece (preparation time: none) Presentation of the analysis on a prepared piece at the piano (preparation time: 1 day, presentation time: 15 minutes) Selection from a prepared orchestral score with transposing instruments (preparation time: 1 hour) Sight-singing of a difficult choral part Aural analysis of modulations Reproduction of notated or played rhythms Colloquium on musical theory |
| Written examination |
Test duration approx. 120 minutes Modulation of motifs for piano (based on a preliminary pattern) and selection of one of the following three tasks:
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