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
Fon: +49.211.49 18 -0 www.rsh-duesseldorf.de