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Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main

About the Program

The Music Teaching for High Schools (L3) program qualifies future school musicians as educators, scholars, and artists who master their subject and want to pass it on. The study program offers a connection between theory and practice, as well as experience with many musical forms and styles from history and present. The curriculum covers classical and popular music, historical and current music cultures, solo and ensemble work, learning and presentation methods, music for children and adults, intra- and intercultural aspects, and interdisciplinary approaches. The connection to the future professional field is established through school internships and school-related teaching offers. The training also includes describing the importance and necessity of music as a basic component of all culture, analyzing and reflecting on its conditions, consequences, and effects, evaluating the performance of teachers, students, and critics, and influencing them if necessary. The program allows students to specialize in various main instruments including accordion, recorder, bassoon, vocals, guitar, harp, horn, clarinet, piano, double bass, oboe, organ, trombone, flute, saxophone, percussion, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, and cello, as well as popular music instruments and ensemble leadership.
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The Music Teaching for High Schools (L3) program qualifies future school musicians as educators, scholars, and artists who master their subject and want to pass it on. The study program offers a connection between theory and practice, as well as experience with many musical forms and styles from history and present. The curriculum covers classical and popular music, historical and current music cultures, solo and ensemble work, learning and presentation methods, music for children and adults, intra- and intercultural aspects, and interdisciplinary approaches. The connection to the future professional field is established through school internships and school-related teaching offers. The training also includes describing the importance and necessity of music as a basic component of all culture, analyzing and reflecting on its conditions, consequences, and effects, evaluating the performance of teachers, students, and critics, and influencing them if necessary. The program allows students to specialize in various main instruments including accordion, recorder, bassoon, vocals, guitar, harp, horn, clarinet, piano, double bass, oboe, organ, trombone, flute, saxophone, percussion, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, and cello, as well as popular music instruments and ensemble leadership.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Lehramt Musik für Gymnasien at Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main

Is Lehramt Musik für Gymnasien at Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main taught in German or English?

This Other 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 Lehramt Musik für Gymnasien 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 Lehramt Musik für Gymnasien at Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main?

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 Lehramt Musik für Gymnasien?

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 und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt am Main — 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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