Study KAM: Fact sheet major subject exams in the 4th semester Bachelor KAM

Performance of a 20-minute program with works of different styles including etude

• 2 movements from 2 works of different eras
• one etude

In the viola subject additionally: sight-reading

Performance of a 20-minute program with works of different styles including etude

• two movements from 2 works of different eras
• one etude
• Sight-reading

Performance of a 20-minute program with works of different styles including etude

• two movements from two works of different eras
• one etude
• 2 orchestral pieces

Performance of a 20-minute program with works of different styles including etude

• two works of different stylistic periods
• one etude
• 2 orchestral pieces

The commission selects 20 minutes to be played from the program.

• Performance of a 20-minute program with works of different styles including etude
• at least two works from different eras

Performance of a 20-minute program with works of different styles including etudes

Performance of a 20-minute program with works of different styles including etudes

Performance of a 20-minute program with works of different styles including etudes

Form of examination: Performance of a 35-minute program with works of different styles including sight-reading

• 15 minutes orchestral parts
• 20 minutes of solo works
• Sight-reading

Orchestral conducting:

• Rehearsal (approx. 40 minutes) and run-through (approx. 10 minutes) of a symphonic movement with orchestra or instrumental ensemble.

Choral conducting:

• Rehearsal (approx. 40 minutes) and run-through (approx. 10 minutes) of an a cappella choral work with a choir or vocal ensemble.

Performance of a 20-minute program with works of different styles including etudes

Performance of a 20-minute program with works of different styles including etudes

Harpsichord, fortepiano, organ (currently not offered), violin, viola, violoncello, violone / double bass, viola da gamba, lute, recorder, transverse flute, oboe, bassoon / dulcian, clarinet/chalumeau (currently not offered), natural horn, natural trumpet

Performance of a 20-minute program with works of different styles including an etude-like piece. The program should represent at least three different stylistic areas, if possible on different types of instruments (for strings with different bows) and take into account different genres, national styles and the entire repertoire appropriate to the respective instrument (where possible up to the present day, this is obligatory for recorder and harpsichord). Chamber music parts are possible. In addition, the prima vista playing of a solo piece (for harpsichord also a continuo piece) from facsimile sheet music (also with historical clefs) and/or a simple transposition exercise is expected.

Module III 1.4 - Core artistic subjects 4

Practical artistic examination in organ (approx. 45 min):

• Performance of a program with works of different styles including J.S. Bach and the present day

Practical artistic examination in piano (approx. 30 min):

• Performance of a program with works of different styles including J.S. Bach, a sonata main movement from the Viennese Classical period and an etude (or an etude-like work with a focus on pianistic technique). At least one work must be performed from memory.

Weighting: 3:1

Module III.1.8 - Core artistic subjects 8

Practical artistic examination in piano (50-60 min):

• Performance of a program of at least three piano works from different stylistic periods including J.S. Bach, including at least one cyclical work. (A cyclical work is, for example, a complete sonata, but not a prelude and fugue. In cases of doubt, the training directorate should be consulted) At least one work must be performed from memory.

Practical artistic examination in chamber music/ensemble (15-20 min):

• Information on the requirements can be found in the chamber music information sheet.

Students majoring in organ can also take chamber music or ensemble projects on other keyboard instruments. HIP, orchestral and song projects are optional.

Weighting: 3:1

III.3.3 - Practical subjects 3

Practical artistic examination in organ improvisation (20-30 min):

• Preparation time one week: Improvization on at least three given themes (both free and cantus-firmus bound), intonations and own accompaniments to two songs;

Sight-reading of songs in own harmonization with intonation

III.6 - Final module

Practical part: Final recital (approx. 60 min):

• Performance of a program of at least four works from different stylistic periods including J.S. Bach and the present day. A further work must be prepared independently (preparation time: four weeks).
• Proof of a repertoire list.
• The written examination piece will be chosen by the main subject teacher.
• The location or instrument of the examination will be determined in consultation with the main subject teacher.

Written part: Selection from several options (see module description and examination schedule);
Length: at least 10,000 characters plus bibliography. An information sheet provides information on the modalities of registration and supervision as well as formal requirements.

Weighting: 11:1