Viola entrance exam

The application period for the summer semester 2025 begins on 01.12.24 and ends on 10.01.25 (Master's and Konzertexamen only). For the winter semester 2025/26, the application period begins on 15.02.25 and ends on 01.04.25

For a successful application to the Instrumental Music Viola program, the following steps are required within the application deadline:

• Receipt of online application incl. upload of supporting documents
• Receipt of application fee (payment information at the end of the completed online application)
• Upload video

Your application will only be considered if all the steps described have been completed in full within the application deadline and the online application, application fee and video have been received.

We look forward to receiving your application!

After the application deadline, a pre-selection will be made from the applications received on the basis of the videos and this selection will be invited to a 2nd selection round (probably on site).

Below you will find further information on the requirements for the entrance exam.

The following works must be prepared as repertoire for the entrance examination:

• Solo Sonata/Partita or Cello Suite by J. S. Bach - 2 movements slow - fast
• First movement of a viola concerto with cadenza e.g. by Hoffmeister / Vanhall / Stamitz
• An optional piece

For the video recording test, the following works from the above-mentioned repertoire must be recorded and uploaded as a video within the application deadline:

• J. S. Bach: two movements of a solo sonata/partita or cello suite, slow/fast, each without repetition
• First movement of a viola concerto with cadenza, e.g. by Hoffmeister/ Stamitz

To help you prepare for the exams in the subsidiary subjects of general music theory and aural training, we offer you some sample exams as examples

After the application deadline, a pre-selection will be made from the applications received on the basis of the videos and this selection will be invited to a 2nd selection round (probably on site).

Below you will find further information on the requirements for the entrance exam.

The following works must be prepared as repertoire for the entrance examination:

• Bach solo sonata / partita or cello suite 3 movements
• A sonata of your choice (duo)
• A solo concerto

All works must be performed from memory (except duo sonatas and contemporary works). Complete works must be prepared. It is not sufficient to offer only individual movements, unless this is explicitly requested. In the examination, the commission will select parts taking into account the respective time frame.

For the video recording test, the following works from the above-mentioned repertoire must be recorded and uploaded as a video within the application deadline:

• Bach: 2 movements slow/fast, each without repetitions
• One movement from a sonata
• First movement of a viola concerto with cadenza (if available)

The following also applies to the video: All works must be performed from memory (except duo sonatas and contemporary works).

Your application will only be considered if all the steps described have been completed in full by the application deadline and the online application, application fee and program have been received.

Attention: The entrance exam takes place exclusively in presence, a video is not necessary!

Below you will find further information on the requirements for the entrance exam.

A stylistically diverse concert program of at least 70 minutes duration should be prepared for the entrance examination. In addition, candidates should be able to perform a complete concerto with orchestra (the orchestral part will be performed by the piano).

Please note during preparation:

• varied concert program
• 70 minutes duration
• additional concerto with orchestra (orchestral part piano)
• No individual movements

All works must be performed from memory.

Any chamber music partners required must be organized and provided by the applicants themselves.

If you have any questions about the program, please contact us directly: 

programme-streicher-ke@hfmt-hamburg.de

The programs must be submitted by the application deadline:

The programs must be submitted within the application deadline for the winter semester 2024/25 by 01.04.2024 at the latest using the form under this upload link.

(Please name the files: "Name.Firstname.Instrument.doc")