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Evidence

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The following documents are required:

  • Online application (complete and sent digitally)
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (including details of previous musical  or performing activities)
  • last school report
  • passport photo

and

  • if applying for a higher semester:
    • Proof of previous study and examination achievements (Transcript of Records (ToR))
  • When applying for a Master's degree program:
    • Transcript of Records (ToR),
    • Degree from the previous Bachelor's program (if already available)
  • for applications without a German university entrance qualification (Abitur):
    • Proof of German language skills
  • for an application without a German university entrance qualification (Abitur):
    • Translations of documents and certificates

The supporting documents are uploaded as part of the online application. You no longer need to send any supporting documents by post.

Information from the CV on previous periods of study must be provided in full in the online application.

Additional evidence

In some degree programs, you must submit additional evidence:

  • Proof of work shadowing, internships or professional activities in the field of dramaturgy and, if applicable, samples of work relevant to your studies
  • Presentation of your own interests and focal points with regard to the professional field of dramaturgy; if applicable, with evidence of practical experience in the artistic field (documentation, drafts, photos, etc.)
  • Dramaturgical concept paper for a work of your choice (approx. 6-10 pages)
  • For the major in musical theater, verifiable proof of musical-analytical competence

  • Phoniatric certificate from a voice specialist. Proof of a healthy vocal disposition sufficient for the singing profession by submitting a phoniatric certificate from a voice specialist (an ENT certificate is not sufficient); if this is not submitted or the certificate is negative, the application will be rejected.

Phoniatric certificate from a voice specialist. Proof of a healthy vocal disposition sufficient for the singing profession by submitting a phoniatric certificate from a voice specialist (an ENT certificate is not sufficient); if this is not submitted or the certificate is negative, the application will be rejected.

ENT certificate (proof of a healthy vocal disposition sufficient for the desired profession by submitting a certificate from an ear, nose and throat doctor ("ENT doctor"))

  • You can find more information on the required documents here

  • Submission of a recording together with the application documents

  • Proof of denomination (proof of membership of a Protestant or Catholic church; the examination board decides on exceptions)
  • Only for church music / Bachelor additionally: ENT certificate vocal disposition  (proof of a healthy and sufficient vocal disposition for the church music profession by submitting a certificate from an ear, nose and throat doctor (ENT doctor))

  • University entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur)
  • Letter of motivation incl. group leader examination + indication of focus/main subject
    • The letter of motivation is a cover letter in which you state your assessment of your own qualities with regard to your choice of school music studies and in which you describe the task you have chosen for the examination part "musical group leadership" = "group leader examination". Please also be sure to state your choice of focus for the main subject (classical or jazz/rock/pop)
  • ENT certificate (proof of a healthy vocal disposition sufficient for the desired profession by submitting a certificate from an ENT doctor)
  • Declaration of the artistic subjects chosen for the course (PDF)

  • University entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur)
  • Letter of motivation
  • Written analysis of the production provided as part of the online application (max. 5,400 characters, incl. spaces, 1.5 lines)

  • Letter of motivation: Written explanation of the reasons for choosing the Master's program and, if applicable, information on previous therapeutic activities
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form showing previous musical activities
  • Proof of work shadowing: proof of 50 hours of work shadowing in a field relevant to music therapy
  • Proof of a special interest in music therapy
  • Proof of German for applications from abroad: Certificate C 1 / TestDaF level 4

  • Letter of motivation with evidence of practical experience in the artistic field (documentation, designs, photos, etc.)
  • Written term paper (approx. 3-5 pages) according to the thematic specifications of the entrance examination committee. Topic of the term paper: "Analysis and critique of a musical theater performance you attended" (no DVD)
    • (Note on the requirements for the term paper: Describe a musical theater production that you have recently attended. Analyze all aspects of the performance and then give your own opinion on it. If possible, refer to a live performance, not a digitally transmitted production)
  • Completed questionnaire - Download here

  • Letter of motivation with evidence of practical work experience in the artistic field (documentation, sketches, photos, etc.)
  • Director's concept for a production of your choice (up to five written DIN A4 pages)

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Studierendenverwaltung

studium@hfmt.hamburg.de