The focus of the program of study is the artistic training in the major and minor subjects, in addition, music theory, musicology and music education compulsory subjects provide a well-founded training.

In the department for wind and percussion instruments, half of the professorships are filled, with one exception, which means that our professors also play in renowned orchestras. The students benefit from this both through the opportunity to accompany orchestra rehearsals and performances and thus experience the everyday life of the orchestra directly, as well as through the strong active networking of the professors in the orchestra world of Germany – e.g. regarding short-term auditions.

Students are intensively supported in primarily small classes. The exchange between the various wind classes is supported, among other things, by joint class concerts. In the university orchestra as well as in chamber music and special projects, students can expand their orchestral and chamber music experience. Furthermore, the wind department offers audition courses on weekends as well as workshops for young musicians interested in studying at the Mainz School of Music. These take place around Easter time.