Zither
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Overview
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).
Length
8 semesters / 240 ECTS-AP
Language
German
Registration deadline
1.2.–28.3.2024
Admission examinations
summer semester each year
to the dates
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General study information
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:
- Central Artistic Subject/ZKF
- Artistic profile of the ZKF, compulsory subject piano
- Piano practicum (guitar/harp practicum)
- Chamber music/ensemble
- Music pedagogy/subject didactics
- Physical and language training
- Music theory
- Musicology
- Musical group subjects
- Elective module (focus), free electives
- Bachelor thesis
Within the framework of the elective modules (focal points), various profiles are offered, of which each student must complete at least one:
- Instrument/vocals in elementary, lower and intermediate music schools (Salzburg, Innsbruck)
- Choir and ensemble conducting (Salzburg, Innsbruck)
- Music theory/aural training (Salzburg)
- New Media (Salzburg)
- Early music (Salzburg, Innsbruck)
- Jazz/Pop (Salzburg, Innsbruck)
- Folk music (not for ZKF folk instruments) (Salzburg, Innsbruck)
- Correpetition (only for ZKF piano) (Salzburg, Innsbruck)
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
- Curriculum vitae in tabular form with photo
- letter of motivation (approx. one DIN A4 page)
- (final) certificates as well as examinations and transcripts of records of all previous artistic and/or pedagogical studies
- Applicants with foreign documents must enclose an official translation of their documents in German or English in addition to the original.
- Form of the documents
Form of the documents
- The documents can be uploaded as PDF files in the application form.
- If the above documents are not available in German or English, an official translation must be submitted.
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Information on the admissions process
Registration takes place via the application portal, where you must first create an application account. Please note that the automatic email to activate the account can often be found in the spam folder, so please be sure to check there if you think you have not received it. If you still have problems activating your account, please contact studieninfo@moz.ac.at.
Registration may only take place at one study location, Salzburg or Innsbruck. Double registration at both study locations is not permitted and will be deregistered.
Please ensure that you can be reached at the email address entered in your profile throughout the entire application process. If there are any changes, please update your profile yourself.
Admission examination BA IGP Zither (ZKF):
- one etude in the level of difficulty of S. Schneider: Die Kunst der Zithertechnik, Etude Nr. 3; M. Giuliani / Niederfriniger: Allegro op.100/3
- a work from the Renaissance or Baroque period at a difficulty level by F. da Milano / Niederfriniger: Fantasia 11; M. Marais / Suitner: La Provencale; G.A. Brescianello / Leiter: Partita XVI
- a work from the 20th/21st century in the difficulty level of M.A. Haas: Lento; P. Suitner: Tänzerische Skizze; E. Giuliani: Melodico; P. Kiesewetter: Lungoilmare
- Two pieces of folk music of different character with stylistically appropriate accompaniment, one of which can be played in an ensemble (e.g. F. Pallhuber: Naglschuach-Landler; Volksweise / Oberlechner: Geh i hin üba d'Alm)
- Playing a light folk music melody before and after and playing along freely
a work from jazz or popular music in the difficulty level of R. Meyer-Thibaut: Lost Home Blues; R. Zollitsch: Neues für Zither
Two pieces must be performed from memory. The playing time of the programme must be approx. 20 minutes.
Examination requirements (not for ZKF Jazz/Pop): Three pieces of different styles must be performed at a level of difficulty of:
- A baroque work (e.g. from J.S. Bach: Kleine Präludien, G.F. Telemann: Fantasien).
- A movement of a sonatina or easy sonata from the classical period (e.g. L. v. Beethoven: Sonatina in F major, J. Haydn: easy sonatas).
- A work from the 19th, 20th or 21st century (e.g. R. Schumann: Album für die Jugend, B. Bartok: Mikrokosmos III).
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:
- Accompaniment of a jazz standard to a sung song (singer or player is provided) with step harmony (at least with bass and guide tones) at the level of difficulty of Henry Mancini: Days of Wine and Roses, Harry Warren: There will never be another You.
- Performance of a self-selected pop song (melody and chord accompaniment).
- Performance of a simple classical piece at a level of difficulty by J. S. Bach: Kleine Präludien und Fughetten, Joseph Haydn: ein Sonatensatz, Robert Schumann: Album für die Jugen
Examination requirements for the written part of the examination:
- Notation of melodies from memory,
- Continuation of given melodies,
- Finding a melody for a given text,
- Notation of monophonic and easy two-part melodic and rhythmic dictations,
- Forming all triads and seventh chords including inversions (especially subdominant fifths and dominant seventh chords), recognising and writing down simple basso continuo figures as well as harmony functions and levels in a musical context.
Examination requirements for the oral part of the examination:
- Sight-singing,
- Listening to and naming intervals and simple chord sequences,
- Singing triads (in inversions) and dominant seventh chords (only in the root position),
- Listening to harmonic steps and dissonant secondary notes,
- extended cadence in major and minor in two different keys (on piano or guitar).
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:
- Exam registration during the application period online via the registration portal for applicants
(ATTENTION: Registration only possible if documents are complete) - In the event of a positive assessment: Invitation to the admission test on site
- Participation in the on-site admission test in May/June
- If you pass the admission test: Invitation to enrol for the degree programme
- Enrolment during the general admission period
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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