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The bachelor's degree in Instrumental Pedagogy is a fundamental qualification for those wishing to teach their instrument. Accordingly, the aim of the course is to impart the necessary artistic, pedagogical and academic competences for the teaching of music in diverse forms. Upon completing the study programme, students are qualified to teach jazz and pop, as well as their second study or specialism, in Austrian music schools.
The following instruments can be chosen as a principal study for the Bachelor's programme Instrumental & Vocal Pedagogy Jazz/Pop at the Mozarteum's Innsbruck campus:
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
1. Create a basic account in MOZonline [Link]
2. in MOZonline: fill in the mandatory statistics UHstat1 (pre-registration for studies) and note the application number that you will receive by email afterwards
3. create an application account in Muvac [Link]
4. fill out your own profile in Muvac (in any case necessary: personal data, information on expertise matching the desired degree programme, in the CV: current employment and information on previous training)
During the application period:
5. selection of the desired degree programme in Muvac (Browse -> Studies)
6. Fill out the application form in Muvac ("Apply now") - in the form, the application number (see step 2) or the Austrian matriculation number must be entered in the appropriate place
PLEASE NOTE: 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.
BA in Instrumental Pedagogy - Entrance Examination - Jazz Pop (principal study)
The audition in the candidate's chosen principal study instrument is performed as a soloist and with a rhythm section (band). The rhythm section is provided. Auditions with the candidate's own band are not permitted. The sheet music must be sent as a PDF file to the Secretary of the Department for Music Education Innsbruck at least two weeks before the audition and two copies must be brought to the audition. At the request of the examination board, sight-reading skills and subject-specific competences in the field of jazz/pop can be tested as part of theaudition.
The examination requirements are listed in the appendix; at least one piece must be performed from memory or, in the case of principal study "voice", the entire programme must be performed from memory. The requirements for all instruments/voice are:
Requirements per instrument:
Trumpet Jazz/Pop (principal study)
Trombone Jazz/Pop (principal study)
Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute Jazz/Pop (principal study)
Piano Jazz/Pop (principal study)
Bass guitar, Double Bass Jazz/Pop (principal study)
Voice Jazz/Pop (principal study)
One of the four pieces must be performed a Capella, one piece can be an original composition. At least two pieces must be performed with a band. The entire programme must be performed from memory
Guitar Jazz/Pop (principal study)
Percussion Jazz/Pop (principal study)
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
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 or +43 676 88122 337.
You can find more information about starting your studies here:
