Audition of up to three different pieces from the applicant's usual
musical background (rock or pop guitarist
play rock or pop, jazz guitarist play jazz etc.). Different tempos / characters should be chosen
. A wide range of styles is
welcome. Original compositions are welcome. Multi-instrumentalists are
welcome.
Audition of up to three pieces of jazz or pop music, one of which can be composed by
yourself. Different tempos / characters or styles
should be chosen (for example: Ballad, Up-Time, but also R&B, Funk, Rock, Latin,
Straight Jazz, Jazz Waltz etc, preferably with vocal improvisation or ad libs; 1st piece
free choice, 2/3. Piece of the jury's choice: sing a short piece a capella 1 transcription
(vocal or instrumental from the jazz, pop or rock genre from
a piece, an arrangement, a solo or ad libs), present it as a transcription
and sing along with the original or band if necessary (please also bring and present sheet music). At the request of the jury, the aptitude test may include improvisation on unknown chord sequences and/or sight-singing.
Electric bass jazz/pop, double bass -jazz/pop, piano -jazz/pop, trombone -jazz/pop,
trumpet -jazz/pop, violin -jazz/pop:
Audition of up to three pieces of jazz or pop music with improvisation, one of
which may be composed by the student. Different
tempos/characters or styles should be chosen (e.g. ballad, up-time, but also up-tempo): Ballad, Up-Time, but
also R&B, Funk, Straight Jazz, Jazz Waltz, Rock, Latin etc.).
At the jury's request, the aptitude test may include improvisation on unknown
chord sequences, performance of a prepared solo transcription and/or sight-reading from
, and for piano/guitar also the accompaniment of a blues
or a simple jazz/pop standard. Please also bring and present sheet music.
Saxophone -Jazz/Pop, clarinet -Jazz/Pop, flute -Jazz/Pop:
Audition of up to three pieces. These can be standards and originals, but also
own compositions. They should cover different styles, tempi or
feels. In addition, a solo transcription should be prepared and performed
without accompaniment (please also bring and submit sheet music). The committee may also conduct a short
sight-reading test.
Audition of up to three pieces of jazz or pop music in as
different tempos and/or styles as possible. Ternary and binary
grooves must be played and a piece in swing/jazz feel should be included. In a
piece, "Four-Four" and/or a solo on the form should be played.
Audition of a prepared etude (e.g. Wilcoxon, Pratt or similar)- The aptitude test can, at the jury's request, include the accompaniment of a blues or a
simple jazz/pop standard, improvisation, audition of a prepared solo
transcription and/or sight-reading.
Audition with a focus on jazz:
Prelude with focus on pop:
Snare drum etude with foot accompaniment
Recommended literature for orientation:
Teaching team
Prof. Jonas Burgwinkel:
Head of department | Jonas.Burgwinkel@HfMT-Koeln.de
Alex Vesper
Focus on pop drumming | Alex.Vesper@hfmt-koeln.de
Roland Höppner | Roland.Hoeppner@hfmt-koeln.de
Prof. Michael Küttner | Michael.Kuettner@hfmt-koeln.de
All majors (except piano-jazz/pop and guitar-jazz/pop):
(not for piano or guitar majors, where the minor can be chosen freely).
Major subject Piano-Jazz/Pop or Guitar-Jazz/Pop:
The minor subject can be chosen freely without examination. However, it must be named in the application. If an applicant has already passed the EP in the minor subject for the Bachelor of Music Jazz or Pop in a previous comparable course of study, credit will be given and participation in these parts of the examination/test is not required.
In the area of ear training, the written test (dictation) covers the following topics:
In the area of harmony, the written test covers the following topics
The exam lasts a total of two hours for both tests. Further information can be found in the sample exams under Documents & Downloads.
All majors (except piano-jazz/pop and guitar-jazz/pop):
(not for piano or guitar majors, where the minor can be chosen freely).
Major subject Piano-Jazz/Pop or Guitar-Jazz/Pop:
The minor subject can be chosen freely without examination. However, it must be named in the application. If an applicant has already passed the EP in the minor subject for the Bachelor of Music Jazz or Pop in a previous comparable course of study, credit will be given and participation in these parts of the examination/test is not required.