Studieninformation: Chordirigieren

For those interested in pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Choral Conducting at the Mozarteum University in Salzburg starting in Fall 2025, a workshop and masterclass will be held in early January. These events will focus on the areas of choral conducting, piano/accompaniment, and music theory/aural skills.

The aim is to provide an introduction to the program and the Mozarteum University.

Opportunities for Participants:

• Active or Passive Participation in a Choral Conducting Masterclass
  • Active participation is limited to 12 spots, while passive participation is unlimited.
  • A studio choir will be available for the masterclass, which will be led by Prof. Jörn Andresen.
• Tips for Preparing for the Admission Exams in Aural Skills and Music Theory
  • Participants can also take a mock exam.
• Guidance for the Piano/Accompaniment Admission Exam
  • Work individually with one of the accompaniment instructors
  • Prepare a short scene from an opera or oratorio to play and, ideally, sing along with

• Free Admission to a Concert
  • Enjoy a concert by the Departments of Choral Conducting and Early Music in the Grand Hall of the Mozarteum.
  • The program includes J.B. Lully’s Miserere and M. de Montéclair’s Jephté. Infos: https://www.moz.ac.at/de/veranstaltungen/les-yeux-pleins-de-larmes-die-augen-voll-von-traenen-000000e9-0029f30a
  • One Complimentary ticket will be provided upon registration

Schedule

Friday, January 17, 2025

• 7:30 PM
  • Concert: Lully/Montéclair in the Grand Hall (free with registration code)

Saturday, January 18, 2025
Location: Mozarteum University, Mirabellplatz 1

• 11:00 AM (Room 2049)
  • General welcome and introduction to music theory.
• 11:30 AM
  • Mock exam in music theory and aural skills.
• 2:00 PM (Room 2049)
  • Introduction to piano/accompaniment (led by Werner Lemberg and Markus Oppeneiger).
• 2:15–6:00 PM
  • Performance opportunities and 15-minute individual sessions with Werner and Markus (up to 20 participants).
  • For the accompaniment session, please prepare a short scene from an opera or oratorio that involves singing and playing.

Sunday, January 19, 2025

• 10:00 AM (Room 2049)
  • Presentation of the program (led by Prof. Jörn Andresen).
• 10:30 AM–1:00 PM and 2:00–4:00 PM
  • Masterclass in choral conducting with a studio choir.
  • Up to 12 active participants; passive participants (including choir members) are welcome.

Three works selected for the masterclass, and details will be sent upon registration.

Registration

Deadline: January 10, 2025
Email: info.chordirigieren@moz.ac.at

When registering, please include:

1. A brief CV with your contact details (address, phone), choir experience, conducting experience, motivation, and possible questions.
2. Information about the short opera or oratorio scene you will prepare for the piano/accompaniment session (alternatively, a piano piece demonstrating your current skill level).