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Music Management

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About the Program

The Music Management program prepares musicians to actively tailor their professional life to their expectations. The teaching covers not only traditional job profiles like orchestral musician, concert soloist or music teacher, but focuses on the entire spectrum of music-related activities. The program acknowledges that music graduates' careers often follow non-typical patterns, resembling a mosaic with alternating stages and part-time employment. The curriculum includes topics such as contract law, self-employment, negotiation and interview training, finance, tax, copyright, marketing, advertising, time management, and project work. Practical questions like writing musician biographies and creating artist photos are addressed. Seminars are tailored to different specializations including orchestral instrumentalists, singers, and future freelancers. Special topics such as CD production, concert agency work, and pension provision are examined through excursions, lectures, and workshops with top-class guest speakers.
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The Music Management program prepares musicians to actively tailor their professional life to their expectations. The teaching covers not only traditional job profiles like orchestral musician, concert soloist or music teacher, but focuses on the entire spectrum of music-related activities. The program acknowledges that music graduates' careers often follow non-typical patterns, resembling a mosaic with alternating stages and part-time employment. The curriculum includes topics such as contract law, self-employment, negotiation and interview training, finance, tax, copyright, marketing, advertising, time management, and project work. Practical questions like writing musician biographies and creating artist photos are addressed. Seminars are tailored to different specializations including orchestral instrumentalists, singers, and future freelancers. Special topics such as CD production, concert agency work, and pension provision are examined through excursions, lectures, and workshops with top-class guest speakers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Music Management at Hochschule für Musik Detmold

Is Music Management at Hochschule für Musik Detmold taught in German or English?

This Other programme is taught in German + English. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Music Management programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Music Management at Hochschule für Musik Detmold?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German + English), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Music Management?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule für Musik Detmold — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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