Postgraduate University Courses
At the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz fee-based postgraduate university courses are offered, which make it possible for graduates from regular degree programmes to improve their musical and interpretive skills as well as the technical know-how on the respective instrument or as a singer.
For postgraduate university courses an online application is required in time to the respective application deadline (Winter Term: 3 June or 3 September - ATTENTION: not offered for all instruments or voice / Summer Term: 13 January). A completed Diploma or Master's Degree or equivalent (or for the PgUC Soloist Diploma p.B .: Bachelor´s Degree) in the respective major artistic subject at a recognized post-secondary educational institution is considered as a prerequisite to be invited to the entrance exam.
The following Postgraduate University Courses are available:
Advanced Studies - Choral Conducting p.M.
The application deadlines correspond to those of the Master's Programme Conducting.
Advanced Studies - Composition p.M.
The application deadlines correspond to those of the Master's Programme Composition.
In the course of the entrance exam three compositions of one's own have to be presented in front of the examination board.
Advanced Studies - Opera Coaching p.M.
The application deadlines correspond to those of the Master's Programme Conducting.
Advanced Studies - Early Music p.M.
The application deadlines correspond to those of the Bachelor's Programme Early Music.
Advanced Studies - Instrumental p.M.
The Postgraduate University Course Advanced Studies – Instrumental (Post-Master’s Programme) builds on the abilities acquired by students in the master’s programme. It extends both the musical and interpretational skills, they will need as professional musicians and their technical abilities on the respective instrument. In particular, the further deepening of relevant musical knowledge, practical implementation of this knowledge in solo, chamber and orchestral repertoire, and consideration of artistic and reflective musical aspects, enable musicians to become universally, practically qualified and expand their career options.
Choice of instruments
- Accordion, Bass Tuba, Bassoon, Flute, Guitar, Harp, French Horn, Clarinet, Piano, Double Bass, Oboe, Organ, Trombone, Saxophone, Percussion, Trumpet, Viola, Violin, Cello
- Instrumental Coaching
- Chamber Music for Guitar (as a fixed ensemble only)
- Chamber Music for Strings and Piano (as a fixed ensemble of three or more instruments only)
- Piano Duo (as a fixed duo only)
- Piano – Vocal Accompaniment
Admission
A completed diploma or master's (or equivalent degree) programme in the relevant major artistic subject at a postsecondary educational institution in Austria or abroad is a prerequisite for registering for the admission examination. Applicants must submit a relevant degree certificate. Certificates in a language other than German or English must include a certified translation.
An examination board, appointed by the Dean of Studies, makes the decision regarding admission.
For the admission examination, a programme consisting of three works from different stylistic periods, equivalent to a difficulty level to that for a master's degree examination (see Instrumental Studies curriculum) must be prepared. After successful completion of the admission examination, students will be admitted as non-degree programme students.
Anmeldefristen und Zulassungsprüfungstermine für:
> Guitar, Harp, Double Bass, Viola, Violin, Cello, Chamber Music for Guitar
> Piano, Chamber Music for Strings and Piano, Piano Duo, Piano - Vocal Accompaniment
> Organ
There are currently NO entrance exams for the Postgraduate University Course Instrumental-Correpetition-+.
Attention: Some teachers are located in Oberschützen (Burgenland)!
Advanced Studies - Jazz p.M.
The application deadlines correspond to those of the Bachelor's Programme Jazz.
Advanced Studies - Jazz Composition and Arrangement p.M.
The application deadlines correspond to those of the Bachelor's Programme Jazz.
Advanced Studies - Music Theory p.M.
The application deadlines correspond to those of the Master's Programme Music Theory.
Advanced Studies - Orchestral Conducting p.M.
The application deadlines correspond to those of the Master's Programme Conducting.
Advanced Studies - Solo Voice p.M.
The application deadlines correspond to those of the Bachelor's Programme Voice.
Performance Practice in Contemporary Music (PPCM) p.M.
The application deadlines correspond to those of the Master's Programme Performance Practice in Contemporary Music (PPCM):
> Vocal
Soloist Diploma - Instrumental p.B./p.M.
>>> There are currently no entrance exams! <<<
Procedure of the entrance exam:
1) Nomination
From all applications, including viable video material, the most suitable candidates will be nominated for the entrance exam by the respective examination board of instrumental studies.
2) Entrance exam
The examination board decides about the admission. For the entrance exam a programme consisting of a series of different epochal styles with a duration of 30 minutes at the level of difficulty of a Master's final exam has to be prepared (see curriculum Instrumental Studies).
Dates of admission tests and entrance exam deadlines:
ADMISSION
Please mind: After passing the entrance exam you are not automatically admitted to the Degree Programme – the enrolment has to be carried out in due time via e-mail! See also "First steps to becoming a student"!
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