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Univ.-Prof. for Tuba / Director of the Bläserphilharmonie Mozarteum Salzburg
The Postgraduate University Course deepens knowledge and skills in the areas of solo, chamber and orchestral literature for bass tuba. Students receive advanced training at the highest level, which enables professional excellence and provides reflection on the artistic-scientific aspects. The professional profile includes ensemble musician and soloist as well as organizational work in opera houses, concert halls or festivals.
Study & Examination Management
+43 676 88122 492
studienabteilung@moz.ac.at
Length
2 semesters / 20 ECTS-AP
Language
German
Registration deadline
1.2.–28.2.2024
Auditions
summer semester each year
to the dates
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The course includes 2 academic hours 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 curriculum provides an overview of the courses offered. In addition to the lessons in the main subject, (free) elective subjects can be taken. These are listed in the semester plan under “no semester recommended”.
A course fee and the ÖH contribution (Students' Union fees) must be paid per semester for participation in the university 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.
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:
Format of documents
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.
Registration takes place via the application portal [Link], 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
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.
Based on the videos submitted, a pre-selection will be made by the examination committee.
Works of own choice from the examination programme PGL bass tuba (see programme of the entrance examination) are to be uploaded on a video platform of choice.
The length of the recording should be approx. 15 minutes.
Important information on video uploads can be found HERE, as well as the data protection information. The guidelines mentioned there are to be observed urgently!
The programme presented must include representative pieces from several styles or epochs for the respective instrument, taking into account the technical and stylistic diversity. The following works are to be prepared:
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.
Here you can find more information about starting your studies: