Music (Piano)

Subjects: Music

B.Mus. | Bachelor of Music

Course description

The Barenboim-Said Akademie offers a four-year Bachelor of Music degree, accredited and comprehensive, in orchestral instruments, piano, and composition. This program stands out by blending rigorous music performance training with a broad humanities education. The degree encompasses 240 ECTS credits, organized into ten pedagogically related modules. In the first two years, students gain a broad foundation in essential skills and concepts. The final two years allow for greater flexibility, offering advanced, elective courses. Students receive individual instrumental instruction and participate in group musical practice, including chamber music and orchestra, guided by internationally-renowned faculty. The curriculum includes courses in music theory, music history, and ear training. Advanced courses cover music performance, music education, musicology, and music composition. This holistic approach ensures that students not only excel in their musical abilities but also develop a well-rounded understanding of the humanities.

Application Requirements

Language Requirements

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Essentials, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL ITP, Academic IETLS, Cambridge Certificate, LanguageCert LTE or Linguaskill General).

Qualification Requirements

Applicants to the Akademie’s Bachelor of Music should hold a diploma (or its equivalent) from a secondary school or high school at the time of enrollment. Applicants from certain countries may need to have completed up to one year at a recognized institution of higher education. If you are in your last year of high school, or your first year of an undergraduate music degree, the Bachelor of Music is the suitable program for you at the BSA. If you have completed your undergraduate music studies (e.g. Bachelor of Music), the Master of Music is the suitable program for you at the BSA. However, if you have completed your undergraduate degree outside of a member state of the European Higher Education Area, then you are eligible to apply for the Bachelor of Music program.

Document Requirements

Required Information and Documents: Personal Information: Full name, contact details, citizenship(s), address and emergency contact information. Addresses and dates of study at high school and previous university (if applicable) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Essentials, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL ITP, Academic IETLS, Cambridge Certificate, LanguageCert LTE or Linguaskill General). For further information please refer to the FAQs and Resources page. Responses to short essay questions PDF scans of your most recent academic transcripts and certificates. Transcripts and certificates not in English or German must be submitted in the original language alongside an official, certified German or English translation. CV Copy of passport Biometric photo (51 x 51 mm (2 x 2 inches)) Screening Materials Letter of Recommendation