Department D – Piano, Composition, Theoretical Studies
In our Department D, students can major in piano, composition, electroacoustic music, and historical and contemporary compositional technique.
Additionally, the department offers lessons in the core subjects of musical form/analysis, counterpoint, compositional technique and ear training, acoustic and instrument studies, musicology, piano and music physiology. It also teaches key competencies in the related fields of legal studies, self management and promotion as well as regularly updated compulsory optional subjects.
Facts about the faculty
| University | Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 1 programme · 1 bachelor's |
| Language of programmes | German B2 — 1 programme |
| Application | bachelor's until 15.04 |
| City | Berlin |
| Website | https://www.hfm-berlin.de/hochschule/abteilungen/abteilung-d-klavier-komposition-wissenschaften/ |
What the faculty's programmes require
The university-wide requirements are complemented by the faculty's own — they are missed most often, because the university page does not list them.
For 1 German-taught programme: DSH, TestDaF or telc C1 Hochschule — before you apply, not after.
1 of the faculty's programmes select by portfolio or an aptitude test — plan it before the deadline.
About the faculty
In the piano major, both solo and chamber music training are being emphasized. The master course allows the selection of concert piano, chamber music or Lied accompaniment as a focal area.
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With an interdisciplinary approach, the courses in composition and historical and contemporary compositional technique include the subjects of electroacoustic music, instrumentation, piano, conducting/ensemble direction, new music analysis and composition alongside the chosen major. The electroacoustic music major is only offered in the MA program. Historical and contemporary compositional technique allows a focus either on educational practices or on composition/arrangement. There is a close cooperation between the department and KLANGZEITORT, the Institute for New Music.
Programmes of the faculty
Questions about admission to the faculty
In which language are the programmes taught?
When do I need to apply?
Do I apply to the faculty or to a programme?
Will you get in with your grades at this faculty?
We will convert your certificate to the German scale and compare it with the committee's requirements, including subject requirements.