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Requirements for the Piano major

Bachelor of Music / Piano Major


1. Preselection

For the pre-selection, a total of 4 uncut videos showing artistic presentations have to be submitted with the application. The total duration of the 4 videos should not exceed 20 minutes. The following requirements apply:

  • A polyphonic work of free choice. Excerpts e.g. exposition only or exposition and development are allowed. 1 uncut video.
  • The 1st movement of a classical sonata of free choice. Excerpts e.g. only exposition or exposition and development are allowed. 1 uncut video.
  • A virtuoso etude of free choice. Excerpts e.g. only exposition or exposition and development are allowed. 1 uncut video.
  • One work of free choice. Excerpts e.g. only exposition or exposition and development are allowed. 1 uncut video.


2. Presence Examination

The presence examination includes the following parts:

  • Artistic presentation in the main subject: the same repertoire requirements apply as in the preselection. The same works may be presented as in the preselection.

  • Artistic presentation in the piano minor: Two pieces of your choice have to be prepared.

  •  A short reflective talk related to the artistic presentation.

The examination board reserves the right to make a selection from the prepared pieces.


After passing the presence examination:
Written exams in music theory and aural skill training.

 
Contact:

Prof. Paolo Giacometti

Robert Schumann Hochschule Düsseldorf Fischerstraße 110, 40476 Düsseldorf
Fon: +49.211.49 18 -0 www.rsh-duesseldorf.de