Master of Music -
Conducting Musical Theater

Boards with global significance.

The "Master of Music Conducting Music Theatre" course is aimed at graduating conductors whose performance and talent clearly indicate that they are capable of a successful career in theater. Using exemplary works from the repertoire, all aspects of working with singers, an orchestra and scenic realization are examined and the development of one's own artistic personality is promoted.
In addition, piano reduction playing and accompaniment are deepened and, for example, an Italian course is offered. The conducting class works with a professional orchestra at least once a semester and presents the results of this collaboration in the university's concert hall. There is also the opportunity to assist with music theater productions at the university's Rheinische Opernakademie.

If you have any questions about the course, please get in touch with the relevant contact person(s).

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Basic information

Degree	Master of Music
Period of study	4 Semester
Course begin	Wintersemester
ECTS points	120 Credits
Major subjects	Dirigieren

Impressions from the study program

Szene mit Orchester von der Oper Il Re Teodoro in Venezia.

Application and aptitude test

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Applications are submitted online via the muvac platform. All information on the procedure can be found on our application page.

Admission requirements

Successful completion of a four-year bachelor's degree in conducting or a comparable degree.
Students who have not graduated from a German-speaking institution must prove that they have sufficient German language skills
Successfully passed aptitude test

Qualifying examination

The aptitude test consists of an artistic-practical examination (duration: approx. 30 minutes). Detailed information can be found in the aptitude test regulations, especially in the appendix for content requirements and conduct of the test. For the artistic courses of study, we recommend that you contact the main subject teacher of your choice in good time; they will be happy to advise you personally.

Course of studies and examination regulations

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The course of study provides for four modules. The core area (Module 1) is supplemented by the module Artistic-Practical Context as well as an extensive elective area, which serves to profile the students. Module 4 concludes the program with the master's thesis or project.