Pre-College Cologne
Early promotion of excellence
Preparation - Orientation - Early studies
We want to bring young talents into the game as early as possible. That's why we support musically gifted/highly talented children and young people from the age of 10 at Pre-College Cologne and introduce them to university life at an early age. In a training program in which future artists are optimally supported and accompanied on their way into music.
If you have any questions about the program, please get in touch with the responsible contact person(s).
Pre-College Cologne at a glance
- Participation for students between 10-15 years
- For all instruments / singing that are represented with an undergraduate artistic education at the HfMT Cologne
- Lessons mainly at weekends during the lecture period
- Lessons with teachers from the HfMT Cologne at the Cologne, Aachen and Wuppertal locations
- Examinations successfully completed in the early study program can be recognized in a later full study program upon application
- After reaching the age limit, continuation of the subjects in the early study program
Subjects
The flexible design of the curriculum offers both preparation and orientation with undergraduate minor subjects for a later Bachelor's degree course, as well as early studies in which examinations can be taken in line with the Bachelor of Music curriculum and recognized on application at the beginning of the full degree course.
The young students document the subjects they have attended on their record sheets with signatures in their study book. They receive certificates of achievement for the examinations they have completed.
After reaching the age limit for Pre-College Cologne, they can continue their education without interruption in the junior or full degree program. The grading depends on the level of knowledge at the aptitude test and the further course of study.
A proportion of the subjects prepare students with a holistic approach for possible future studies.
Main subject
For all instruments/vocals that are represented with an undergraduate artistic education at the HfMT Cologne.
Second instrument
A second instrument is permitted if it is listed in the corresponding BM curriculum.
Chamber music
Chamber music can be arranged individually, in some cases specific projects take place.
Composition
Preparatory level: Elementary music theory and ear training
Orientation and early studies:
- Ear training 1-6
- Harmonics/Counterpoint 1-6 (alternatively together with full degree students Harmonics/Counterpoint 1-4)
Musicology
- Biographical studies
Physics seminar
Consisting of changing workshops, e.g.
- conducting
- Rhythmics
- Music & Movement
- Musician's medicine
- Alexander Technique
- mental training
- yoga
- Voice training etc.
Further subjects of the full degree course can be taken after consultation.
Additional offers
- Concert performances
- Lectures with career-oriented information
- Excursions
Young students receive certificates of attendance and certificates of achievement for the subjects and examinations they have taken, which they document in a study book. Even if the age limit of 16 is exceeded, they can continue their education without interruption.
Admission requirements
Applicants who are between 10 and 15 years old and meet the requirements in the chosen main subject can be accepted. Participation in the music theory proficiency tests is compulsory, an audition in the second instrument is optional and can be chosen when registering.
Application deadline / aptitude test
An application is possible for each semester, until March 1 and October 1 of each year for the following semester. Applications are made online via the muvac platform. The portal opens a few weeks before the application deadline. For more information, please contact the Student Administration Office or ute.hasenauer@hfmt-koeln.de. Further information on the procedure can be found on our application page.
1st aptitude test in the main subject instrument
- Audition: followed by a short interview on motivation, interests and main areas of talent
2. placement tests
- Music theory test: ear training / elementary music theory
- Audition on the second instrument, optional if this has already been started.
The tests under 2. serve to determine the current level of knowledge and the subsequent classification into the various performance levels.
3. language test
For applicants from abroad, proof of at least language proficiency level A1 must be submitted before the start of the course.
General information
It is recommended that you contact a teacher of your choice at an early stage, e.g. to listen to lessons, arrange an audition, get to know the teacher better during a course, and also to find out whether a place is available after passing the entrance examination.
Application deadline
An application is possible for each semester until March 1st and October 1st of each year for the following semester. Applications are made exclusively online via the muvac platform. The portal opens a few weeks before the application deadline. For more information, please contact the Student Administration Office or Ute.Hasenauer@hfmt-koeln.de. Further information on the procedure can be found on our application page and under FAQ.
Contact us
Vice Dean Department 2
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ute.hasenauer@hfmt-koeln.de |