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INFORMATION SHEET INSTRUMENTAL PROGRAMME major in GUITAR

Application deadline for the entrance examination in June 2010 for the 2010/11 academic year 14th of May 2010
online registration under: http://www.mdw.ac.at programmes of study registration for entrance exam

Institute for String Instruments Anton-von-Webern-Platz 1 1030 Vienna / Austria Office: Ms. Nehyba Tel.: +43-1-711 55 DW 2301 e-mail: nehyba@mdw.ac.at

January 2010

QUALIFICATION PROFILE The degree programme in instrumental studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna prepares its students for a future career in the field of music referred to in the vernacular as classical, as opposed to popular forms of music. This area covers music from many centuries, styles and genres, all of which share one common characteristic: the performance of this type of music requires musicians to have the highest level of professional, technical and artistic training. The contemporary practice of classical music is characterised by traditional contexts in performance (opera, concerts, music in church), organisation (opera houses, concert halls, concert organisers, festivals, etc.), diffusion (music storage medium, radio, TV, etc.) and participative possibilities (orchestra, chamber music, soloist, etc.). In addition, new groupings and forms of musical communication are constantly evolving; the advancement of technical media has contributed significantly to this development. Considering these circumstances it would not be practical to attempt a detailed description of career possibilities (beyond the relatively traditional ones as orchestra, ensemble or solo musicians not to mention the need for instructors at the highest level), and an attempt at quantification would serve absolutely no purpose in light of the number of imponderable prospects. A career (i.e. finding ones own place in musical life) will always depend on personal qualifications and the development of each musician individually. It is important to point out that a career as an instrumentalist firstly requires talent, and secondly dedication, hard work and a serious time commitment beginning as early as childhood. While the University of Music and Performing Arts can contribute to improving the opportunities for early musical training (by training teachers and by offering preparatory courses), it is also dependent on these very stepping stones. This university degree programme offers the highest level of training enabling students to attain the apex of professional achievement, thereby guaranteeing the utmost in artistic excellence. The degree programme in instrumental studies at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna endeavours to instil in its graduates the knowledge and skills that form the foundation for both pursuing a successful career in music and even significantly reshaping the contemporary music scene. The university realises that an artistic course of study cannot focus on the additive acquisition of knowledge and qualifications, but represents rather a process of development that involves a host of artistic and human aspects. These go beyond perfecting technique (fine motor skills) to encompass the process of understanding and even using ones emotions as a vehicle for experiencing and making music. The curriculum meets these criteria in the formal sense by offering a three-pronged degree programme with areas of concentration (corresponding to the individual instruments) from the third semester, a second diploma examination after the eighth semester and the third and final diploma examination, followed by the granting of the academic degree Magister artium /Magistra atrium, after th the 12 semester. Furthermore, the criteria are met in terms of content by offering a core degree programme that ties a solid foundation of training on the respective instrument together with the necessary background knowledge in music theory and music history and with a wide array of practical skills. This is in turn supplemented by a range of related subjects on offer (areas of focus) that allow students to deepen their personal knowledge and acquire a foundation for specialising at a later date. A comprehensive spectrum in electives aids students in fine-tuning their abilities, as well as in supplementing and rounding out their studies. Our artistic approach is rooted in tradition, while remaining receptive to present and future developments. The university remains open to the myriad of existing and possible artistic fields, but is still committed to preserving the particular sound and style of music-making specific to Vienna.

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PROGRAMME OF STUDY The programme of study covers 12 semesters. Students are required to take a total number of 150 semester hours. From the third semester on the programme is divided into areas of concentration corresponding to the students respective instrument (i.e. violin). The degree programme is divided into three stages of study; the first stage of study is designed as an orientation phase taking two semesters; the second stage covers six semesters, and the third stage four semesters. Each stage of study is completed by passing the respective diploma examination. ENTRANCE EXAMINATION The purpose of the entrance examination is to assess the candidates artistic ability and his/her proficiency on his/her chosen instrument. Furthermore, the candidate must demonstrate knowledge of general music theory and proficiency in German necessary to be effective in classroom situations. The entrance examination consists of: a) A written examination covering general music theory and aural skills; if necessary it may be replaced or supplemented by an oral examination. The student must successfully complete this part of the examination to be permitted to take part b. b) Performance of several works from different periods on his/her chosen instrument: 1) An Etude from: Sor: op. 29/5 op.6/11 op. 6/12 op. 29/1 2) An Etude from: Villa-Lobos: Nr. 5/Nr. 6/Nr. 8 Pujol: Estudio Nr. XIII (Fis-Major) Nr. XIV (D-Major) 3) A piece from: J.S. Bach: Allemande from BWV 996 Gavotte I + II from BWV 995 Gigue and Double from BMV 997 Loure from BWV 1006 a 4) A piece of the candidates own choice. GERMAN PROFICIENCY
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Students whose native language is not German must submit proof of German proficiency before the admission of the selected studies, that allows them to sufficiently follow lectures and understand coursework. Should the student fail to submit adequate proof of German proficiency by the end of the admission deadline, the student will not be able to be admitted to the degree programme.

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1st STAGE OF STUDIES COMPULSORY SUBJECTS Semester h/w Courses GUITAR 1,2 Introduction to Music Comprehension 1,2 Aural Training 1,2 Review of General Music Theory 1,2 Music History 1 Music History 2 Musical Acoustics 1 Organology Vocal Ensemble 1,2 Applied Music Physiology 1 Piano 1,2 TOTAL IA 1 IS EX EX LE CO LE LE EN LE IA 1.0 13.0 2 29,5 2.0 2 2.0 2 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 14.0 2 2 1 2 30,5 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 16 2 1 0,5 4 2.0 4 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 16 2 1 0,5 1. ECTS h/w 2. ECTS

Students taking courses with the abbreviations IA, LX, IS, EX, SE, CO, LC, PR and EN will be graded on their regular written, oral or artistic participation and contributions. Students taking a course with the abbreviation LE must take an oral examination; students may take a written examination if necessary instead. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT Courses with previous experience requirement: Guitar 2 Piano 2 1st DIPLOMA EXAMINATION The first diploma examination gives the students the opportunity to demonstrate that they have mastered the material in the orientation phase and acquired the practical and theoretical knowledge and skills underpinning the continuation of their studies. The first diploma examination consists of the examinations from the required courses in the first stage of studies. The candidate has passed the examination in his/her instrument if s/he has received a positive evaluation from the second semester. ECTS Credits During the first stage of studies students are required to take a total of 60 ECTS credits. Academic records required: Guitar 1 Piano 1

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AREA OF CONCENTRATION GUITAR (T 640 520) Students in the areas of concentration Violin are expected to take a total of 150 semester hours of required coursework: 27 semester hours in the first stage of studies, 79 in the second and 44 in the third. 2nd STAGE OF STUDIES COMPULSORY SUBJECTS Semester 3rd h/w ECTS Courses GUITAR 3-8 Aural Training 3-6 IA 1 EX 2.0 1.0 2.0 16 1 4 2.0 1.0 2.0 16 1 4 2.0 1.0 2.0 16 1 4 2.0 1.0 2.0 16 1 4 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 3 2 2.0 1.0 3 2 1.0 2 1.0 2 1.0 1.0 2 1 1.0 1 4 4 1 2.0 2.0 4 1 2.0 16 2.0 16

4th h/w ECTS

5th h/w ECTS

6th h/w ECTS

7th h/w ECTS h/w

8th ECTS

Composition Theory LX 1-5 Musical Forms 1,2 IS

Harmony Studies at LX the Guitar 1,2 Music History 3,4 Piano 3-7 LX IA

Literature Studies IA with Solo Repetiteur Guitar 1,2 Historical Performance Practices 1 (Introduction) Historical Performance Practices 2 Historical Dance 1 Notation 1 (tabulatures) Contemporary Music 1 (Introduction) Chamber Music for Various Ensembles 1-3 Guitar Ensemble 1,2 Literature Studies Guitar Ensemble Focus Electives TOTAL 10.0 27 8.0 26 2.0 12.0 2 31 2.0 16.0 2 34 LX 2.0 3

EN

2.0

EX 2.0 LE LX

1 2.0 2.0 3 2

EN

1.0

1.0

1.0

EN SE

2.0 1.0

2 2

2.0

2.0 2.0 17.0

3 2 36

2.0 2.0 12

3 2 28

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ELECTIVES 1 Students in guitar department are expected to take a total of 15 semester hours of electives. The university recommends that students take a total of 8 semester hours (corresponding to 8 ECTS credits) in the second stage of studies. FOLLOW-UP AND REINFORCEMENT (AREAS OF FOCUS) 2 The curricular committee requires students to take 10 semester hours (corresponding to 15 ECTS credits) of additional courses on related subjects for the purposes of deepening and expanding students artistic and academic knowledge. Students are permitted to take one or more areas of focus of their own choosing. Students are recommended to take 4 semester hours (corresponding to 6 ECTS credits) in the second stage of studies. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT The student must fulfill the following previous experience requirement prior to enrolling for courses: Courses with previous experience requirement: Guitar 3-8 Academic records required: Completion of the preceding semester class in the major artistic subject

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2nd DIPLOMA EXAMINATION The second diploma examination gives students the opportunity to demonstrate that they have acquired the skills on their chosen instrument, as well as the supplementary abilities and theoretical knowledge necessary to allow students to potentially achieve artistic maturity. The second diploma examination consists of a final examination before a jury (i.e. a performance before an examining board). The subject of the examination is the candidates instrument of choice. Students must have completed all courses from the second stage of studies in order to be admitted to the second jury diploma examination. For the second diploma examination, the candidate must select a programme representing works from the major eras and styles relevant to the respective instrument, in particular also works characteristic th of the tonal language of the repertoire beginning with the second half of the 20 century. The examination programme must also include musically and technically demanding music. (Orchestral instruments only:) Important excerpts from the orchestral repertoire (orchestral passages) also make up part of the diploma examination programme. Playing time may not come to less than 30 minutes. The candidate is free to choose the first piece to be performed. Interruptions (for lack of time) will be specified in advance. The student must be prepared to play some of the following programme (at least 45 min): 1) Two etudes from: Sor op. 6/6, op. 29/11, op. 29/1 Coste op. 38/Nr. 7, 14, 18, 20, 21, 23, 24 and Tarantelle Alard-Tarrega Villa-Lobos: 12 etudes and etudes at the same level of difficulty 2) A fugue from the Lute and Violin solo works by J.S. Bach 3) A work or a group of works from the Renaissance 4) A piece of the classical guitar literature 5) One piece from both following groups of the 20th century: a) Pieces with elements from the impressionism and/or neo-classicistic and hispanic (LatinAmerican) influence by composers M. de Falla, Turina, M. Ponce, H. Villa Lobos, M. Castelnuovo-Tedesco, L. Brouwer, et al. b) Pieces from the Modern Music by composers as F. Martin, B. Britten, H.W. Henze, E. Krenek, L. Brouwer, R. Smith-Brindle, et al. One piece from groups 4) or 5) must have cyclic character. ECTS CREDITS During the second stage of studies students are required to take a total of 180 ECTS credits.

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3rd STAGE OF STUDIES COMPULSORY SUBJECTS Semester 9th h/w ECTS Course GUITAR 9-12 Form Analysis Aural Training and Rhythmic Practice Modern Music 1,2 Music History, Selected Chapters Piano 8 Literature Studies with Solo Repetiteur Guitar 3,4 Historical Performance Practices 3 Contemporary Music 2,3 Chamber Music for Various Ensembles 4 Guitar Ensemble 3-5 Focus Electives TOTAL IA 1 IS EX SE IA IA EN EN EN EN 1.0 1.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 16.0 2 0.5 1 2 1 2 3 2 30.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 14.0 2 3 2 29.5 2.0 2.0 2.0 10.0 2 3 2 27 1.0 3.0 1 17 1.0 1 1.0 0.5 2.0 1 2.0 16 2.0 2.0 2.0 16 4 1 2.0 4 2.0 16 2.0 16 10th h/w ECTS 11th h/w ECTS 12th h/w ECTS

ELECTIVES

Students in the guitar department are to take 15 semester hours of elective courses. Students must have completed the full 15 hours by the end of their degree programme, meaning that in the third stage of their studies they will have to take the remainder of hours that were not completed in the second stage. (Recommended for the second stage of studies: 8 semester hours = 8 ECTS credits; third stage of studies: 7 semester hours = 7 ECTS credits). FOLLOW-UP AND REINFORCEMENT (AREAS OF FOCUS)
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The curricular committee requires students to take 10 semester hours (corresponding to 15 ECTS credits) of additional courses on related subjects for the purposes of deepening and expanding students artistic and academic knowledge. Students are permitted to take one or more areas of focus of their own choosing. To complete the full 10 hours by the end of their degree programme, students will have to take the remainder of hours in the third stage of their studies that were not completed in the second stage. (Recommended for the second stage of studies: 4 semester hours = 6 ECTS credits; third stage of studies: 6 semester hours = 9 ECTS credits).

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PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT The student must fulfill the following previous experience requirement prior to enrolling for courses: Courses with previous experience requirement: Guitar 9-12 Academic records required: Completion of the preceding semester class in the major artistic subject

3rd DIPLOMA EXAMINATION The third diploma examination gives students the opportunity to demonstrate that they have achieved artistic maturity at the end of their studies. The third diploma examination consists of a final examination before an examining board (performance before a jury). The subject of the examination is the candidates respective instrument. The third diploma examination consists of the examinations from all of the required courses and electives from the third stage of studies, as well as the artistic diploma thesis. The artistic diploma thesis must be approved and signed by the instructor for the artistic part. The third and final diploma examination is broken down into two parts: Part 1: Performance before the examining board (jury). Students must have completed the first part of the examination in order to be admitted to the second part. Part 2: Open recital of a programme of music corresponding to at least 1/3 of a full concert. The repertoire presented at the third diploma examination is to include works of all genres, eras and styles relevant to the instrument, in particular also works characteristic of the tonal language of the th repertoire beginning with the second half of the 20 century. Both musically and technically demanding pieces must be adequately represented in the examination programme. In the first part of the examination the playing time must be approximately 30 minutes. The candidate is free to choose the first piece to be performed. Interruptions in the performance (for lack of time) will be specified in advance. The total audition time of the public part must be at least 75 minutes. The programme has to be performed by memory. Especially large modern pieces can be played with notes. The programme must include: 1) A cyclic piece from J.S.Bachs solo works for Lute, Violin or Cello or the Ciaconna from BMV 1004 A representative piece from the 20th century (see program of the 2 5 b) at least 10 minutes
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2)

diploma examination

3)

A piece or a group of pieces from the groups 3), 4) or 5) of the 2nd diploma examination at least 10 minutes

The programme may contain a relevant piece of chamber music with Guitar.

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ARTISTIC DIPLOMA THESIS Pursuant to 65a para 1 of the University Study Act all students in artistic fields of study must submit an artistic diploma thesis. Students are also permitted to submit a diploma thesis pursuant to 61 University Study Act in one of the academic examination subjects defined in the curriculum in place of the artistic diploma thesis. Candidates are required to submit their artistic diploma thesis before registering for the third diploma examination. The artistic diploma thesis counts for 16 ECTS credits. More complete details can be found in the examination regulations. ECTS CREDITS During the third stage of studies students are required to take a total of 120 ECTS credits. DEPARTMENTAL INSTRUCTORS VL Mag. Ahmed Noor Baluch o.Univ.-Prof. Alvaro Pierri VL Alexander Swete o.Univ.-Prof. Walter Wrdinger
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AREAS OF FOCUS The following courses in related subjects (areas of focus) are offered, with each areas corresponding to 10 semester hours (= 15 ECTS credits), for students to deepen and expand their artistic and academic knowledge. Students are free to choose more than one area of focus. Areas of Focus Courses Orchestra Music History Selected Chapters (on Orchestral Repertoire) 2.0, SE or Form Analysis 2 (on Orchestral Repertoire) 2.0, SE Audition Training 1,2 1.0, EX Orchestral Repertoire (occasionally with rehearsal orchestra) 2.0, EX Orchestra (Ensemble) 2.0, EX Total Chamber Music Music History Selected Chapters (on Chamber Music Repertoire) 2.0, SE Analysis 2 (on Chamber Music Repertoire) 2.0, SE Rehearsal Technique and Ensemble Leading 1,2 1.0, IS Chamber Music (Ensemble) 2.0, EN Total Early Music Instrument in Early Music 1-4 1.0, IA Historical Performance Practices 4,5 2.0, EN Vocal Ensemble, Early Music 2.0, EN Total Contemporary Music Instrumental Playing Practices in Contemporary Music 1.0, IA Ensemble Contemporary Music (Production) 1,2 2.0, EN Aesthetics and Practices in Contemporary Music 1,2 2.0, LX Electronics for Instrumentalists 1.0, EX Total Learning and Teaching Elementary Music Education 2.0, SE Didactic Analysis in Music 2.0, SE General Didactics in Instrumental Instruction 1,2 2.0, SE Educational Psychology 2.0, LE Total Coaching (for students in the piano department) Practices in Accompanying 1-4 1.0, EX Coaching for Pianists 1-4 1.0, IA Chamber Music (Ensemble) 2.0, EN Total h/w x sem. total ECTS

2 1 2 2

1 2 1 2

2 2 2 4 10

15

2 2 1 2

1 1 2 2

2 2 2 4 10

15

1 2 2

4 2 1

4 4 2 10

15

1 2 2 1

1 2 2 1

1 4 4 1 10

15

2 2 2 2

1 1 2 1

2 2 4 2 10

15

1 1 2

4 4 1

4 4 2 10

15

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Sound Research Musical Acoustics 2 (Physiological Acoustics and Psychoacoustics) 2.0, LE Acoustics and Playing Techniques for Wind and Percussion Instruments 2.0, LE or Acoustics and Playing Techniques for Stringed Instruments 2.0, LE Basic Scientific Principles of Research in Sound 2.0, SE Acoustics Practicum "Empirical Research Methods" 2.0, SE Acoustics Practicum "Sound Analysis and Signal Processing" 2.0, SE Total Popular Music Instrument in Popular Music 1-4 1.0, IA Jazz Harmony 1.0, LX Popular Music (Ensemble) 2.0, EN Total Integrative Movement Basic Principle of Music Physiology 2.0, LE Applied Music Physiology 2 1.0, LE Body Movement: 6 semesters (as available) Medicine for Musicians with Practical Exercises 1.0, PR Total Musicology Introductory Musicology Seminar 1-3 2.0, IS Musicology Seminar (as available) 2.0, SE Total Music Management Music Management 1-3 2.0, LE Introduction to Culture Institutions Studies 2.0, LE Basic Principles of Cultural Theory 2.0, LE Total Analysis of Heinrich Schenker Introduction to Voice-leading Analysis 1,2 2.0, LE Analysis of Heinrich Schenker 1,2 2.0, LE Musicanalytic Seminar (Schenker) 1, 2.0, SE Total

2 2 2 2

1 1 1 1

2 2 2 2 10 15

1 1 2

4 2 2

4 2 4 10 15

2 1 1 1

1 1 6 1

2 1 6 1 10 15

2 2

3 2

6 4 10 15

2 2 2

3 1 1

6 2 2 10 15

2 2 2

2 2 1

4 4 2 10 15

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ELECTIVES Students are free to choose their electives from the courses offered by all accredited universities in Austria and abroad; students must meet their elective requirement by passing the respective examinations in those courses. Students are to complete a total of 15 semester hours of elective courses (corresponding to 15 ECTS credits) regardless of their instrumental degree programme. Students are particularly advised to take any of the subjects listed in the curriculum for their instrumental degree programme. Courses may be chosen from the overall curriculum for the respective instrumental degree programme, provided that they are not identical with the required courses for that particular curriculum. Students are strongly advised to select their electives from the courses offered in the various areas of focus. Courses covering alternating/varied subject matter (e.g. Music History Selected Chapters; Chamber Music, Orchestra, Historical Musical Practices; Contemporary Music) may be taken more than once to be applied toward the required semester hours of electives. Courses covering sequential subject matter (e.g. Piano) can be taken beyond what is necessary to meet mandatory course requirements for application toward the required semester hours of electives. Electives and courses may depending on availability be selected in particular from related fields of study. The following subjects / courses are also offered: Music Theory Music History Introduction to the History of Culture 1,2 2.0, LE Repertoire for Organists 1,2 2.0, LE Compositional Practices 6 (Introduction to Composition and Arranging) 2.0, VU

Musical Technique Breathing Exercises for Wind Instrumentalists 1,2 1.0, EX Organ for Pianists 1-4 1.0, IA Organ for Cembalists 1-4 1.0, IA Reed-Making for Oboists 1-4 1.0, EX Reed-Making for Bassoonists 1-4 1.0, EX Artistic, Artistic-Scholarly or Scholarly Project (as available) (2-8 hours, SE)

Music Management Introduction to Music Management 2.0, LE

Special Focus Integrative Breathing, Voice and Movement Training Kinematics 1,2 (Posture and Movement for Instrumentalists and Singers) 1.0, EX Concentration Techniques (Autogenous Training) 1,2 1.0, EX Breathing-Voice-Movement for Instrumentalists and Singers 1,2 1.0, EX Functional Relaxation Techniques: My Body as an Instrument - Relaxation, Sound and Voice 1,2 1.0, EX

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TUITION FEES: For Austrian students and students who have the same status as Austrian students (citizens of EU and EEA Member States, as well as Switzerland) when they overrun the duration in the stage of study per 2 semester: 363.36 per semester For all other students, including those who are stateless and those whose citizenship is undetermined: 363.36 per semester The following fees are to be paid by all students once a semester: Mandatory membership in the Austrian National Union of Students (H-Beitrag) amounting to 16.00 per semester and A special fee (insurance fee or Versicherungsbeitrag) amounting to 0.50 per semester Both of these Austrian National Union of Students fees are the same for both Austrians and nonAustrians.

Information subject to change

ABBREVIATIONS Conversatorium Ensemble Exercise Individual artistic instruction Introductory seminar Lecture Lecture and conversatorium Lecture and exercise Practicum Seminar Hours per week CO EN EX IA IS LE LC LX PR SE h/w

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German Proficiency
Students whose native language is not German must submit proof of German proficiency before the admission of the selected studies, that allows them to sufficiently follow lectures and understand coursework. The following documents are accepted as proof of adequate proficiency: I. Instrumental studies, conducting, composition and music theory, sound engineering, voice 1. Zertifikat Deutsch diploma from the SD examination centres (Austrian German Diploma) or the Goethe Institute The SD office at Althanstrasse 7-9, 1090 Vienna, tel: 319 33 95 (www.osd.at), and the Goethe Institute (www.goethe.de) both maintain a list of the authorised international institutions and language schools who hold examinations for obtaining the Zertifikat Deutsch diploma. (There is at least one examination date a month in Vienna; cost: ca. 70.) Sample examinations can also be obtained from the websites listed above. Students are recommended to obtain their German proficiency certificate in their home country before taking the entrance examination. 2. Passing a German test taken in conjunction with the entrance examination (counts as a supplementary examination within the meaning of Sec. 63 para 3 of the University Studies Act which corresponds to the level of the Zertifikat Deutsch) We recommend that you consult sample examinations from the Zertifikat Deutsch (see addresses above) for preparation. 3. Diploma from the one-year continuing education course German as a Foreign Language (corresponds to the level of the Zertifikat Deutsch) 4. Secondary school leaving certificate based on German-language secondary-school instruction in German (Matura/secondary school leaving certificate from an Austrian or German-language secondary school (Gymnasium) abroad). Should the student fail to submit adequate proof of German proficiency by the end of the admission deadline, the student will not be able to be admitted to the degree programme. Please note that only those students who have taken the placement test at the beginning of the semester and paid the course fee may attend the continuing education course German as a Foreign Language. For more information on German courses please consult the website www.campus-austria.at. II. Fields of studies in music pedagogy (IGP, ME/IME, MBP and MTH) A German proficiency test is to be taken within the context of the entrance examination. The test consists of a written and an oral section. Students must already have knowledge of musical vocabulary (e.g. the names of the notes, note values, intervals, clefs, etc.). A secondary school leaving certificate based on German-language secondary-school instruction in German (Matura/secondary school leaving certificate from an Austrian or German-language secondary school (Gymnasium) abroad) is grounds for exemption from the German test. III. All other fields of studies Sufficient knowledge of German is required for admission and will be examined as part of the entrance examination.

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