Jazz / Improvising Artist

part time, full time

Degree
Master of Music
Master
Standard period of study (amount)
4 semesters
Location
Essen
Deadlines
November 2026 (Aptitude test)

Overview and admission

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Summer and Winter Semester

Area of study

Jazz

Focus

Improvisation, Jazz Vocal, Jazz E-Bass, Jazz Guitar, Jazz Piano, Jazz Double Bass, Jazz Trombone, Jazz Saxophone, Jazz Drums, Jazz Trumpet, Jazz Violin, Jazz Accordion, Jazz Recorder, Jazz Bassoon, Jazz Harp, Jazz Horn, Jazz Oboe, Jazz Flute, Jazz Tuba, Jazz Viola, Jazz Violin, Jazz Violoncello, Jazz Vibraphone, Jazz Euphonium, Jazz Harmonica, Jazz Clarinet, Jazz Bass Clarinet

Admission modus

Selection procedure / qualifying examination

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

Proof of a professionally qualifying certificate of academic degree of a relevant degree course in Music.
Proof of artistic aptitude by passing the Folkwang aptitude test

Lecture period

  • Summer semester 2027: 05.04.2027 - 16.07.2027
    Overview of the coming semester and lecture times:
  • Winter semester 2027/2028: 11.10.2027 - 04.02.2028
    Overview of the coming semester and lecture times:

Application deadlines

Summer semester (2027)
Application Deadline for Aptitude Test

Until 15.11.2026

Winter semester (2027/2028)
Application Deadline for Aptitude Test

Until 15.03.2027

Languages of instruction

Main language

German