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Hochschule für Musik Würzburg
Bachelor German + English Arts & Design

Saxophone

Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)

About the Program

The bachelor's degree program in saxophone focuses on individual lessons of 90 minutes per week. The program develops professional technical and musical skills through original saxophone literature and contemporary music. Students also study arrangements from Baroque to Romantic periods. The curriculum includes class lessons, auditions, concerts, correpetition, and lessons in supplementary instruments (soprano, tenor or baritone saxophone) with specialized lecturers. The program is enhanced by master classes, mental training, body awareness, and musician's medicine courses. Students have access to high-quality rental instruments from soprano to bass saxophones and can participate in chamber music initiatives like saxophone quartets. The program offers opportunities to play in the college's symphony orchestra, symphonic wind orchestra, and New Music Ensemble. The artistic-pedagogical bachelor's program is recommended as it prepares students for careers as both freelance artists and instrumental teachers.
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The bachelor's degree program in saxophone focuses on individual lessons of 90 minutes per week. The program develops professional technical and musical skills through original saxophone literature and contemporary music. Students also study arrangements from Baroque to Romantic periods. The curriculum includes class lessons, auditions, concerts, correpetition, and lessons in supplementary instruments (soprano, tenor or baritone saxophone) with specialized lecturers. The program is enhanced by master classes, mental training, body awareness, and musician's medicine courses. Students have access to high-quality rental instruments from soprano to bass saxophones and can participate in chamber music initiatives like saxophone quartets. The program offers opportunities to play in the college's symphony orchestra, symphonic wind orchestra, and New Music Ensemble. The artistic-pedagogical bachelor's program is recommended as it prepares students for careers as both freelance artists and instrumental teachers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Saxophone at Hochschule für Musik Würzburg

Is Saxophone at Hochschule für Musik Würzburg taught in German or English?

This Bachelor 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 Saxophone 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 Saxophone at Hochschule für Musik Würzburg?

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 Saxophone?

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 Würzburg — 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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