Bachelor
German
Arts & Design
Double reed instruments
Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)
About the Program
The subject Historical Double Reed Instruments deals with the development as well as the playing and performance practice of woodwind and double reed instruments from the Baroque period to the present day. The program offers a wide range of lessons aimed at both major subject students in the Bachelor and Master (core subject: historical oboe) and students of related wind instruments. Individual and group lessons are supplemented by reed-making and class lessons, by the seminar Historical Aufführungspraxis für Holzbläser (Historical Performance Practice for Woodwinds), and by a wide range of chamber music and orchestral practice, for example in the BAHI Baroque Orchestra, which rehearses weekly, in the summer opera, or as part of the Tage der Alten Musik festival. The HfM Würzburg provides its students with various baroque and classical oboes as loan instruments.
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The subject Historical Double Reed Instruments deals with the development as well as the playing and performance practice of woodwind and double reed instruments from the Baroque period to the present day. The program offers a wide range of lessons aimed at both major subject students in the Bachelor and Master (core subject: historical oboe) and students of related wind instruments. Individual and group lessons are supplemented by reed-making and class lessons, by the seminar Historical Aufführungspraxis für Holzbläser (Historical Performance Practice for Woodwinds), and by a wide range of chamber music and orchestral practice, for example in the BAHI Baroque Orchestra, which rehearses weekly, in the summer opera, or as part of the Tage der Alten Musik festival. The HfM Würzburg provides its students with various baroque and classical oboes as loan instruments.
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How do I apply to Double reed instruments at Hochschule für Musik Würzburg?
Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.
- Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
- Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
- Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
- Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
- Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Double reed instruments at Hochschule für Musik Würzburg
Is Double reed instruments at Hochschule für Musik Würzburg taught in German or English? ▼
This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.
How much does the Double reed instruments programme cost? ▼
No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.
What are the admission requirements for Double reed instruments at Hochschule für Musik Würzburg? ▼
Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).
When is the application deadline? ▼
Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.
Can I work in Germany while studying Double reed instruments? ▼
Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.
How do I apply to Hochschule für Musik Würzburg — directly or via uni-assist? ▼
Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.