Requirements for the String Bass major
Bachelor of Music / Major in Orchestral Instruments
1. Preselection
For the pre-selection, a total of 3 uncut videos showing artistic presentations have to be submitted with the application. The total duration of the 3 videos should not exceed 20 minutes. The following requirements apply:
- Exposition and development of a 1st movement of a classical concerto without cadenza, e.g. Dittersdorf, Vanhal with piano accompaniment. 1 uncut video.
- Exposition and development of a 1st movement of a romantic concerto with piano accompaniment, e.g. Koussevitzky or Bottesini. 1 uncut video.
- A work of free choice from another third style period with piano accompaniment. 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. Rick Stotijn
Fon: +49.211.49 18 -0 www.rsh-duesseldorf.de