Aptitude Assessment
In 2025 you can choose between three different profiles within the minor: 1. individual project, 2. chamber music, 3. contemporary ensemble. Each profile requires a different aptitude assessment:
Individual project
Submission of a concept paper as a PDF file (1โ2 A4 pages) with working title, concept description, timeline over two to four semesters, possible form of final presentation, infrastructure requirements, collaboration concept and division of labour among the participants.
Discussion (5โ10 minutes) with the minor coordinator and other lecturers.
Deadlines
Submission of concept paper: With the registration for the minor.
Interview Minor start in spring semester: 25 October 13.00-16.00
Interview Minor start in autumn semester:
- Department of Music:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday of calendar weeks 17 and 18
(coordinated with the entrance examinations) - Other departments:
13 and 16 May 2025
Chamber music
Submission of a concept paper as a pdf file (1-2 A4 pages) with objectives, repertoire and players who will take the minor as a collective. Individual applications are possible but are subject to possible allocation to one or more groups.
Interview (5-10 minutes) with the minor coordinator and other lecturers.
Deadlines
Submission of letter of motivation: With the application for the minor.
Interview Minor start in spring semester: 25 October 13.00-16.00
Interview Minor start in autumn semester:
- Department of Music:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday of calendar weeks 17 and 18
(coordinated with the entrance examinations) - Other departments:
13 and 16 May 2025
Contemporary Ensemble
Presentation of a work (solo or for ensemble) composed since 1950.
Discussion (5โ10 minutes) with the minor coordinator and other lecturers.
When registering, please upload a PDF page with the note Contemporary Ensemble.
Deadlines
Presentation and discussion Minor start in spring semester: 25 October 13.00-16.00
Presentation and discussion Minor start in autumn semester:
- Department of Music:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday of calendar weeks 17 and 18
(coordinated with the entrance examinations) - Other departments:
13 and 16 May 2025