The bachelor's degree program in instrumental & vocal pedagogy serves as a preliminary artistic, pedagogical and scientific education. Accordingly, the aim of the study is the acquisition of differentiated artistic, pedagogical and scientific competences for the teaching of music in diverse manifestations. With the successful completion of the study, the teaching qualification for Austrian music schools is granted in the respective central artistic subject (ZKF) as well as in the respective elective module (focus).
The degree program qualifies students to teach music in music schools, in cooperation with general education schools, as freelancers, and at universities, colleges, and other post-secondary educational institutions.
In addition, it opens up many other fields of music pedagogy and music practice related to this field. These include solo music-making, ensemble and orchestral music-making, music-related research, music management, and music education in the fields of music theater, concert, press, publishing, and media.
The Bachelor's program IGP is divided into the following artistic, pedagogical and scientific module groups:
Within the framework of the elective modules (focal points), various profiles are offered, of which each student must complete at least one:
Upon successful completion of the program, the student is granted the teaching qualification for Austrian music schools in the respective Central Artistic Subject (ZKF) as well as in the respective elective module (focus) Second Instrument/Vocals. In addition, upon completion of the respective compulsory elective module (focus), teaching qualifications can be obtained in the focus areas of music and movement for elementary and basic levels at music schools (EMP), music theory and new media.
The bachelor's examination (= the bachelor's degree) consists of the positive completion of the courses and examinations of all modules as well as the preparation of a bachelor's thesis. Commissioned examinations include an artistic examination in ZKF at the end of the 4th semester and at the end of the 8th semester, an artistic examination in piano (compulsory subject) at the end of the 4th semester (depending on the chosen ZKF), an examination in Instrumental & Vocal Pedagogy usually at the end of the 8th semester, an examination in Subject Didactics/Teaching Practice of ZKF usually at the end of the 8th semester as well as, if applicable, scheduled examinations in the chosen compulsory elective module (focus).
Necessary documents for online registration
Form of the documents
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BA IGP Harp admission examination (ZKF):
One work must be performed from memory.
Examination requirements (not for ZKF Jazz/Pop): Three pieces of different styles must be performed at a level of difficulty of:
Light sight-reading is also obligatory.
Examination requirements (only for ZKF Jazz Pop): Three pieces of different styles must be performed with a level of difficulty of:
Examination requirements for the written part of the examination:
Examination requirements for the oral part of the examination:
A link with examination examples is available on the homepage of Mozarteum University Salzburg: https://www.moz.ac.at/en/study/service-support/the-way-to-admission#preparation-aids-music-theory
Submission of a letter of motivation for choosing instrumental and vocal pedagogy (approx. one DIN A4 page). Organisation of a practical music group work with a small group of fellow applicants, lasting approx. 5-10 minutes. The aim here is to demonstrate your own strengths in music education. The topic can be freely chosen, e.g. a warm-up, body percussion, improvisation, development of a song or simple choral piece, development of a simple chamber music piece. Interview with the examination board on the basis of the letter of motivation, the examination programme (ZKF) and the practical music group work.
All applicants whose first language is not German must provide proof of German language skills by the time of enrolment at the latest.
Required language level: at least B2 (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages CEFR 2001)
Information on the recognised certificates can be found HERE
Once you have passed partial examination A, you will be admitted to partial examinations B-E (possibly in a different order). It is not possible to retake parts A-D if you fail. The admission examination can only be retaken in its entirety and only in the next academic year. The admission examination can be repeated an unlimited number of times.
Procedure:
Please note that the Mozarteum University Salzburg offers various support options at the time of your audition and during your studies if you have a disability or a chronic illness.
If this applies to you and you would like to take advantage of counselling, please contact Claudia Haitzmann: claudia.haitzmann@moz.ac.at oder +43 676 88122 337.
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