Studies
BA Music Performance

BA Music Performance

Artistic, academic and professional modules support students in the practical development of an artistic career as a musician. This Bachelor of Arts degree certifies that graduates are able to independently develop and implement their own artistic concepts as musicians. It also entitles them to take up further Master’s programmes at colleges and universities.

The Study Programme

The modules teach skills for developing one’s own artistic activity and engaging in artistic research. Students expand and deepen their technical and interpretative skills in a practical manner in accordance with their respective artistic major. In particular, the programme enables students to engage artistically with the diverse forms of contemporary music life.

Programme Length
8 semesters (full-time study)

course catalog

Admission Requirements

Admission requires passing the entrance examination in the main artistic subject and in the compulsory subject of piano (except for piano as the main artistic subject).

Admission prerequisites

Assessment

The examination boards assess each part of the examination using a points system. The total number of points achieved determines the ranking of applicants when allocating available study places.

Examination requirements ZKF BA MP

Examination requirements for piano performance

Music theory

Stella Musikhochschule does not currently conduct any music theory examinations as part of its entrance examinations. A compulsory placement test must be taken at the beginning of the course.

Information Sheet for Music Theory & Ear Training Placement Test

Sample Test for Music Theory & Ear Training

The Phases

Students are encouraged to settle into their respective programmes.

It is possible to change to another BA programme at the end of the orientation phase.(Condition: student must have passed an admission examination for future degree programme and an available study placement).

This phase provides the students with the basic knowledge necessary to complete their studies.

Practice-oriented study modules offer students the opportunity to build their own networks.

The modules are oriented towards the challenges and finalisation of the degree. The focus is on the final artistic examination and the student’s own Bachelor project.

Recognition of Examination Results

Recognition of examinations from post-secondary educational institutions in Austria and abroad is possible from the start of the course. The Recognition Committee assesses the applications submitted.

The guidelines and a sample application form provide orientation on how to complete the applications.

Proof of academic achievements are recognized in German and English. For other languages we ask for certified translations.

Guide

Recognition Form

Sample Application Form

Send application for recognition

Send email

Proof of Language Proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not German must provide proof of proficiency in German at Level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages by the beginning of the first semester.