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Hochschule für Musik Detmold
Master German Arts & Design

Wahlfach Master Jazz/Rock/PopElective Jazz/Rock/Pop

Master of Music (M.Mus.)

About the Program

Master of Music elective in Jazz/Rock/Pop. This elective course focuses on developing competencies in jazz and jazz-related music. Students learn to master fundamental stylistic and instrument-specific norms of jazz, analyze various jazz styles, arrange and adapt music for jazz ensembles, gain proficiency in combo playing, and develop skills in coordinating and directing jazz ensembles. The course includes individual instrument lessons, combo practice, and jazz arrangement studies. The program requires an admission test and is primarily designed for students of guitar, piano, double bass, jazz drums, trombone, saxophone, trumpet, and vocals.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Jazz/Rock/Pop

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Wahlfach Master Jazz/Rock/Pop at Hochschule für Musik Detmold

Is Wahlfach Master Jazz/Rock/Pop at Hochschule für Musik Detmold taught in German or English? ▼

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

How much does the Wahlfach Master Jazz/Rock/Pop 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 Wahlfach Master Jazz/Rock/Pop at Hochschule für Musik Detmold? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), 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 Wahlfach Master Jazz/Rock/Pop? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 working days a year without additional permission (a day of up to 4 hours counts as half a day). 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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