M.Mus. Orchestral Instruments, Major Harp Programme details Orchestra musicians have to meet both particular and complex demands regarding genre (sinfonia, opera, operetta, musical etc.), cast and style of the works which will be performed (knowledge of interpretational characteristics ranging from Early Music to vanguard playing techniques of the newest compositions is expected). Therefore, it is necessary for the musician to possess a high artistic potential as well as the ability to work as part of an ensemble and to take up a subordinate role in a group (following a concertmaster, principal

Bachelor's Course Harp Entrance Requirements Applicants who wish to enrol at the University of Music and Theatre have to provide proof of entitlement (normally: “Abitur” – general/specialized higher education entrance qualification or foreign equivalent). As an exception for music studies and on request, this document might be complemented or replaced by a certificate verifying the passed entrance examination to the Hochschule für Musik und Theater Rostock. Applicants also need to have completed their compulsory education or will presumably have done so before they start their studies. Course

Bachelor's Course Music Theory (discontinued) last enrollment Summer 2026 New Study program: Bachelor of Music Music Theory/Composition Course Profile Official Length of the programme: four years, 240 ECTS-credits Start of the course: winter semester as well as summer semester Application period: 1 October to 15 November for the summer semester. 1 March to 15 April for the winter semester. University Degree: Bachelor of Music Teachers Curriculum Career perspectives The course provides a basis for the professional work as a music theory teacher at music schools and universities or as a freelancer.

Master's degree in composition Programme details The Major Specialism modules I+II (“Künstlerisches Kernmodul I+II”, semesters 1 – 4) provide the core of the Master’s course. Here, the major is connected with the constant Analysis of Contemporary Music and Music Analysis in general. The Key Module (“Schwerpunktmodul”, semesters 1 – 2) emphasises the practical component of the study programme and focuses on the composer’s assertion on the professional market: Lessons in Self Management/Career Planning, exercises in Performance Skills where students learn how to appear in public and the acquisition of

Master's degree orchestra conducting/correpetition Programme details In the Master's in Orchestral Conducting/Correpetition, the knowledge and skills acquired in the Bachelor's programme are deepened and expanded, and personal specialisations are taken into account. The focus is placed on the most important areas for starting a career in order to provide sufficient space for the preparation and implementation of application procedures at theatres. Curriculum Course Profile Official Length of the programme: two years, 120 ECTS-credits Start of the course: winter semester as well as summer