Music

The bachelor's degree course at the University of Erfurt comprises a major and a minor subject (two-subject bachelor's degree) as well as the fundamental course of study. It aims to impart specialist content and occupational field orientation as well as interdisciplinary skills. The standard period of study is six semesters.

Orientation Phase (First Year)

Required modules:

• Music Education and Musicology I
• Music Theory and Practical School Instrumental Playing I
• Artistic Practice: Instrumental I
• Artistic Practice: Vocal I

Two of four optional modules:

• Movement/Dance/Scenic Play
• Group music making
• Practical school band work
• Studio work/music production

Qualification Phase (Second/Third Year)

Required modules:

• Music Education and Musicology II
• Music Theory and Practical School Instrumental Playing II
• Artistic Practice: Instrumental II
• Artistic Practice: Vocal II
• Graduation module

Optional modules:

• Integrative Module: Artistic Study
• Integrative Module: Lecture Recital
• Integrative Module: Artistic and/or Pedagogical Performance
• Subject didactics - project seminar, if an integrative module is completed in the Master's programme
• Music Education
• Musicology
• Applied music theory
• Artistic practice
• Artistic-pedagogical practice
• Art Theory and Aesthetics
• Fundamentals of educational science

Two-Subject-Bachelor

The major and minor subjects differ in terms of the content and scope of the course. In the major subject a Bachelor thesis is written.

Examinations regulations major Music

Examinations regulations minor Music

At the University of Erfurt, you will study a major and a minor subject (two-subject bachelor) in the bachelor's programme. You may have to observe combination rules.

Combination rule:

• Music can be combined with all fields of study.

Internships during studies

• Interdisciplinary Internship for Vocational Field
• optional: Internship for Vocational Field

Further internships for students with the professional goal of becoming teachers:

• two school type-related school internships in the Bachelor program

Relevance for teacher training

If you follow a master's degree course in teaching, you will acquire the teaching qualification for the subject Music at the following schools:

• Primary schools
• Secondary schools

Studying to become a primary school teacher

• Combination of the major subject Primary Education with the minor subject Music

Download Flyer "Studying to become a primary school teacher" (in German)

Studying to become a primary school teacher

Studying to become a secondary school teacher

• Combination of Music with minor subject (relevant to the teaching profession)

Download Flyer "Studying to become a secondary school teacher" (in German)

Studying to become a secondary school teacher

Studying with Abitur

• general qualification for university entrance or the subject-related higher education entrance qualification or a comparable previous education

General information on the admission requirements (study without Abitur):
www.uni-erfurt.de/studium/vor-dem-studium/bewerbung-zulassung-einschreibung

Aptitude test

• successful participation in the aptitude test of Art

Language requirements during studies

• German: Upon application, international applicants must prove German language skills at level B1.

Language Centre

The Language Centre (Sprachenzentrum) offers around 140 language courses per semester in 16 modern and ancient (foreign) languages. It supports you in acquiring and deepening your language skills.
www.uni-erfurt.de/sprachenzentrum

International applicants

International applicants whose native language is not German must provide proof of sufficient German language skills (level B1) upon application.

Information on required German language skills and the German language test for university admission (DSH):

Language and Admission Requirements 

Without admission limitation (without NC)

At present, no admission limitation (without numerus clausus) is expected.

After the Bachelor at the University of Erfurt

Master of Education Primary Schools

Master of Education Secondary Schools

Master of Education Special Needs Pedagogy

Academic Orchestra Erfurt e.V.

The Academic Orchestra Erfurt e.V. (formerly the University Orchestra) rehearses a new programme every semester, usually with symphonic instrumentation (strings and winds). Those who play an orchestral instrument can also have their participation credited as a course credit in the Studium Fundamentale.

Current programme and dates

Webseite Akademischen Orchesters Erfurt

Contact

sebastian.krahnert@uni-jena.de (Dirigent)
regine.solle@uni-erfurt.de

Big Band at University of Erfurt

The Big Band of the University of Erfurt is always happy to welcome new members. However, knowledge of sheet music is mandatory and playing skills should match the level of the big band. Participation in the Big Band is also possible as part of the Studium Fundamentale.

Contact

uli.singer@uni-erfurt.de

Jazz and Gospel Choir

Knowledge of music and choir experience are desirable, but not essential. However, committed and continuous rehearsal attendance is required. Participation in the gospel choir may also be possible as part of the Studium Fundamentale.

Contact

oliver.debus@uni-erfurt.de

Chamber Choir of the University of Erfurt

Are you in the mood for challenging choral music? Then the University of Erfurt Chamber Choir is the right place for you. We work once a week and occasionally on rehearsal weekends to listen to each other and get to the bottom of the music with our voices. The rehearsal programme is usually followed by the choir regulars' table, where we also talk about things far away from music.

If you would like to sing with us, you can take part in a short audition to see if you fit in vocally. You can make an appointment for this with our artistic director Michael Käppler at any time. The choir can also be taken as part of the Studium Fundamentale in the area of aesthetic perception.

Contact

michael.kaeppler@uni-erfurt.de

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University Choir

The University Choir is intended for all students of the University of Erfurt who are open to a wide range of choir repertoire, but also for interested singers who do not belong to the university. Initial singing experience and enjoyment of making music together are required. The choir has regular opportunities to perform every year at the University of Erfurt's summer and Advent concerts as well as other concerts.

Contact:

benedikt.noll@mail.de