Open House 2026
Open House 2026
Get to know us! Come check us out!
On Saturday, November 21, 2026, we warmly welcome you to our Open House at the Cologne University of Music and Dance. Are you interested in studying music or dance? Do you want to know exactly what to expect during the entrance exam? Would you like to talk with faculty and students?
Come on by—we’ll be opening our doors from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a varied program just for you.
No registration is required. The Central Student Advising Office will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Program
The program is diverse. You can find the offerings from the various departments under the respective degree programs below. The program is continuously being expanded.
Institute for Early Music (IfAM)
Institute for Early Music
1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Room 216
Viola da Gamba | Open Class - Prof. Robert Smith - Room 304
Baroque Violin/Viola | Open Class - Prof. Nadja Zwiener - Room 231
Recorder | Open Class - Prof. Kerstin de Witt
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Room 216
Viola da Gamba | Consort Class - Prof. Robertt Smith - Room 304
Baroque Chamber Music - Prof. Nadja Zwiener - Room 231
Recorder | Consort Class - Prof. Kerstin de Witt
Church Music / Organ
Introductory Programs for the Church Music and Organ Degree Programs
- 2:00–3:00 p.m. | Room 109
Welcome, general academic information, and a tour of the organ rooms
with Prof. Markus Uhl, Prof. Melanie Schüssler, and Prof. Mareile Krumbholz - 3:30–4:30 p.m. | Room 114
Rehearsal with the HfMT Children’s Choir – Prof. Melanie Schüssler - 4:00–5:00 p.m. | Room 109
Entrance Exam Review – What can I do? What do I still need to practice?
with Prof. Markus Uhl, Prof. Melanie Schüssler, Prof. Mareile Krumbholz - 5:00–6:00 p.m. | Room 109
Aspects of Choral Conducting – Singing Together with Church Music Students - Prof. Christopher Brauckmann
Various observation opportunities
- 3:00–5:00 p.m. | Room 112
Vocal class observation – Martin Lindsay - 3:00–4:00 p.m. | Room 109
Organ | Observation – Prof. Mareile Krumbholz - 3:00–5:00 p.m. | Room 24
Piano | Observation Session – Dorothea Eppendorf - 3:00–4:00 p.m. | Room TBD
Liturgical Organ Performance – Prof. Markus Uhl
Teacher Education
Introductory Offer for the Music Education Program
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1:00–2:00 p.m. | Room 230
Open class in the LIP program (Song Play / Improvisation / Score-Based Performance) - Prof. Stephan Görg
Slot 1: 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Improvisation Concepts: “Image and Music”
Slot 2: 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Improvisational Practice
Please note: Participation is limited to 5 people per session -
2:30–3:00 p.m. | Room 113
“Favorite Songs to Listen to and Sing Along With” | Presentation by LIP major students – Prof. Stephan Görg
Instrumental and Vocal Pedagogy
All sessions take place from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Room 103
Teaching Methods for Woodwind Instruments - Monika Schumacher - Room 104
Teaching Methods for Brass Instruments - Christoph Barth - Room 113
Teaching Methods for Keyboard Instruments - Nicole Rudi - Room 107
Teaching Methods for Voice - Jessica Bruck
Additional offerings may be added!
Elementary Music Education
Hands-on Activities Offered by the Elementary Music Education Program
- 1:00–1:50 p.m. | Room 105
Hands-On Workshop: Elementary Music Education - Xiomara Escalona - 2:00–2:50 p.m. | Room 105
Hands-On Workshop: Elementary Music Education – Xiomara Escalona
Center for Artistic Research and Digital Innovation
Introducing the Center for Artistic Research and Digital Innovation.
- 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Foyer
move2music – Hackathon – Prof. Florian Hollerweger, Frederike Kempter - 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | ZKD Lab, New Building
Open Lab at the Center for Artistic Research & Digital Innovation
Dance, Dance Studies, Dance Education
Dance Studies at the HfMT Cologne
- 4:00–5:30 p.m. | New Building, Studio
Information session on dance programs at FB 7: Center for Contemporary Dance
The BA in Dance, MA in Dance Education, and MA in Dance Studies programs will be presented.
with Prof. Vera Sander, Prof. Nina Hänel, Prof. Yvonne Hardt, and Laura Lang
Chamber Music
Just Get a Taste—Chamber Music!
- 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Room 106
Chamber Music Lessons | Observation – Prof. Gerhard Vielhaber
