Lied
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Overview
Striving for artistic perfection: the Lied course for singers and pianists prepares students for performance at the highest international level, deepening their musical and interpretative skills and their range of repertoire. The course serves as essential preparation for (among other things) important international competitions and offers performance opportunities within and outside Salzburg.
Department of Studies & Examinations
+43 676 88122 492
studienabteilung@moz.ac.at
Length
2 semesters / 24 ECTS credits
Language
German
Registration deadline
1.2.–28.2.2024
Auditions
summer semester each year
to the dates
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General information
The course includes 1 academic hour per week of instruction in the principal study. In addition, electives and free electives can be taken. Performance opportunities at university concerts and events in Salzburg and further afield are part of the course.
The duration of the course is 2 semesters. With the approval of the principal study teacher and the Director of Studies, it is possible to extend the course by one or two semesters.
Successful completion of the course is based upon passing grades in classes relating to the principal study. A certificate of completion can be issued upon request.
The following preliminary studies are relevant for admission to this postgraduate university course:
- for singers: MA Voice, MA Lied, MA Opera and Music Theatre
- for pianists: MA piano, MA applied piano studies, MA piano duo, MA accompaniment for music theatre, MA piano chamber music and Lied interpretation
The curriculum provides an overview of the courses offered. In addition to the lessons in the principal subject, (free) elective subjects can be taken. These are listed in the semester plan under “no semester recommended”.
Link to the curriculum (valid until 30.09.2024)
From 01.10.2024 a new curriculum will be introduced, which will be published in due course.
A course fee and the ÖH contribution (Students' Union fees) must be paid per semester for participation in the course.
Information on the current fees can be found HERE.
Admission to a postgraduate university course (PGL) requires the successful completion of a subject-related master's degree or diploma at a recognised Austrian or foreign post-secondary educational institution in the respective principal study. Admission with a teaching degree, such as music education or instrumental & vocal pedagogy, is NOT possible.
A prerequisite for starting the course is also passing an audition. Auditions take place once a year. All information about the audition can be found under “Information on the Admissions Process” further down on the page.
Information on the admissions process
Admission to a postgraduate university course (PGL) requires the successful completion of a subject-related master's or diploma degree at a recognised Austrian or foreign post-secondary educational institution in the respective principal study. Admission with a teaching degree, such as music education or instrumental & vocal pedagogy, is NOT possible.
A prerequisite for admission to this university course is also the successful completion of an audition. Registration for an audition is completed online and requires candidates to upload documents proving their eligibility for the course, as well as an application video. An invitation to audition will only be issued after the necessary documents have been submitted in full and approved by the admissions office.
PLEASE NOTE: Document checks can take up to 4 weeks! Early registration is therefore recommended.
The audition panel will make a selection based on the application videos submitted. The selected applicants will be invited to an on-site audition.
The following documents must be uploaded in the online application form:
- BA certificate and MA certificate or final certificate of an equivalent degree programme, if the degree programme has already been completed.
- Confirmation of current enrolment in a Master's programme, if the study programme has not yet been completed (the transcript must be submitted prior to enrolment!)
- Overview of subjects and grades from your BA and MA degree programmes (Transcript of Records)
- Official confirmation of the principal study, if this is not evident from the other documents (e.g. "Bachelor of Music" is not sufficient!)
- Application video
Format of documents
- The documents can be uploaded as PDF in the application form; the video should be entered as a link.
- If the documents are not available in German or English, an official translation must be submitted.
Please note: If you pass the audition and are offered a university place, the documents must meet the certification requirements by the time of your enrolment at the latest.
It is possible to apply individually, and therefore not necessary to register as an existing duo.
Registration takes place via the application portal - the programme can be found under the Department of Vocal Studies.
In order to register, 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
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.
A pre-selection of applicants will be made by the audition panel based on the videos submitted.
The following extract from the examination programme PGL Lied is to be uploaded on a video platform of the applicant's choice:
- three art songs by three composers, at least one of them in German
Important information on video uploads can be found HERE, as well as the data protection information. Applicants are kindly requested to adhere to the guidelines given here!
The postgraduate university programme Lied is open to singers AND pianists. It is possible to apply individually, so it is not necessary to register as an existing duo. The audition requirements are set individually for voice and piano.
Invitations to participate in an on-site audition will be issued to those who have successfully passed the preselection (video application) round.
A programme containing at least sixteen songs from three different styles/periods, eight of which must be in German and two in French, must be submitted. Singers must perform from memory.
Candidates will perform a piece of their own choice, with the audition panel selecting a further piece if necessary.
For pianists: candidates are requested to bring their own singers. If this is not possible, a singer will be provided after timely notification and consultation.
- Online registration for an audition during the application period via the registration portal for applicants
(PLEASE NOTE: Registration is only possible after submission of all required documents, including video!) - If successful in the pre-selection (video) round: invitation to on-site audition
- Participation in the on-site audition in May/June
- Upon passing the audition: invitation to enrol in 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.
Any questions?
You can find more information about starting your studies here: