The degree programme consists of the central artistic discipline, several compulsory subjects (e.g. aural training, composition, musical forms, musical history, chamber music, choir, ensemble and orchestra, accordion building studies, accordion tuning, basics of academic working techniques as well as source-oriented academic working technique) and several elective subjects. Students have to choose a priority subject. As of the third semester at the latest attendance is compulsory in the artistic group lessons “Orchestra”. The bachelor's exam consists of a programme that is to cover certain areas. It will be determined by the teacher of the central artistic subject which was studied last; the students, however, can also make suggestions. Forty-five minutes have to be played during the exam. Playing from memory is not necessary.
Entrance examinations
Students have to pass an admission test. It consists of a theoretical part (aural test and music theory) and an instrumental exam.
Supplementary examinations
None