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Hochschule für Musik Würzburg
Bachelor other Arts & Design

Keyboard instruments

Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)

About the Program

The Bachelor's degree program in keyboard instruments (harpsichord) includes individual lessons of 90 minutes per week focusing on the study of the harpsichord and its playing techniques, taking into account historical sources and their practical implementation. The program includes components such as continuo, a second instrument (melody instrument), literature studies, chamber music, and historical performance practice. Students can choose supplementary instruments such as fortepiano or clavichord. The program offers practical experience in playing the basso continuo in various chamber music programs and the university's baroque orchestra. Students participate in the festival 'Tage der Alten Musik', annual baroque opera, and numerous chamber music concerts. The program prepares students for a professional career as a soloist for historical keyboard instruments and as a continuo player within chamber music fields or in baroque orchestras or 'historically informed' modern orchestras.
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The Bachelor's degree program in keyboard instruments (harpsichord) includes individual lessons of 90 minutes per week focusing on the study of the harpsichord and its playing techniques, taking into account historical sources and their practical implementation. The program includes components such as continuo, a second instrument (melody instrument), literature studies, chamber music, and historical performance practice. Students can choose supplementary instruments such as fortepiano or clavichord. The program offers practical experience in playing the basso continuo in various chamber music programs and the university's baroque orchestra. Students participate in the festival 'Tage der Alten Musik', annual baroque opera, and numerous chamber music concerts. The program prepares students for a professional career as a soloist for historical keyboard instruments and as a continuo player within chamber music fields or in baroque orchestras or 'historically informed' modern orchestras.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Keyboard instruments at Hochschule für Musik Würzburg

Is Keyboard 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 Keyboard 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 Keyboard 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 Keyboard 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.

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