Young studies programme in music

The young studies programme in music at the HMTM Young Academy offers young students intensive support. Individual lessons with teachers from our university are just as much a part of the programme as an additional range of music theory/ear training courses, youth lectures or playing together in various ensembles. Once a year, the young students present themselves in a large summer concert.

Admission to the young studies programme in music is only possible in the winter semester. The passing of an aptitude test is required for admission.

The young studies programme in music at a glance

At the moment, the following instruments or vocal training are offered in the junior study programme: Accordion, Recorder, Conducting, Singing, Guitar, Dulcimer, Historical Instruments, Jazz, Composition, Orchestral Conducting, Orchestral Instruments, Styrian Harmonica, Keyboard Instruments, Zither.

If you are interested, please also use our study programme search for further information: https://hmtm.de/en/courses/
In the young studies programme in music you will receive 1 hour per week of main subject lessons (from the age of 16 1.5 hours per week). The lessons take place weekly with the respective teachers during the teaching hours of the academic year (dates by arrangement).

In addition, various activities are usually offered every fortnight on saturdays during school hours: In addition to music theory and ear training courses, »junior lectures« address topics such as music history, interpretation, analysis, music comprehension as well as practice patterns, performance aids, dealing with stage fright, Qigong, Alexander Technique, etc. In addition, composition workshops and opera visits are offered. Young Academy chamber orchestra, chamber music and concert opportunities as well as the elective piano extend the practical area.
In order to take up the young studies programme in music at our university, you must pass an entrance examination. Required is basically above-average ability in your instrument or in singing.

You must register online for the entrance examination by the deadline. If you are invited to audition, you will have to play a specific repertoire in front of a jury. Click here to go to the application platform.

Please find out about the exact requirements on the study programme page (in German).
If you are unsure whether the young studies programme at our university is something for you and you are under 19 years old, you can come to our preliminary courses for those interested in the programme.

The preliminary courses U19 take place in these subjects:
- Piano (Prof. Martina Bauer)
- Violin (Prof. Sonja Korkeala)
- all instruments, composition, conducting and vocal training with more than three registrations.
Please bring a well-prepared work of your choice to this preliminary course for audition.

The next preliminary course will take place on Saturday, 15 February 2025. Application deadline is 6 February 2025.
You can find the registration form (Pdf, in German) here.

If you are interested, please contact the Young Academy via email: youngacademy@hmtm.de

Contact Young studies programme

Kristina Bauer

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Contact Young studies programme

Kristina Bauer