1. Organ (approx. 15 minutes)

Performance of

• a work of the "Old Masters"
• a choral prelude, as well as an additional free work of J. S. Bach
• a work from the 19th or 20th centuries
  
  

2. Organ Improvisation, Accompaniment (approx. 10 minutes)

• Intonation of 3 (differently varied) stanzas of a self-selected hymn/ church song
  
  

3. Choir Conducting (approx. 20 minutes)

• Rehearsal and fine-tuning of three choral works of the applicant’s choice with a studio choir
• Evidence of the ability to sight-sing will be tested
  
  

4. Piano (approx. 15 minutes)

The applicant shall provide the audition committee with a list of prepared pieces, consisting of works from the Baroque, Classical, 19th, and 20th/ 21st centuries. Memorization of these works is not required.

5. Singing, Speaking (approx. 15 minutes)

Singing

Performance of

• a church song (without accompaniment)
• an easy art song or spiritual concerto
• an additional vocal work of the applicant's choosing

Should piano accompaniment be necessary, the applicant must provide music to all pieces at least 4 weeks before the audition.


Speaking

Performance of

• a prose text (max. 1 page)
• a poem

Diploma (A), after successfully completed Diploma Church Music (B)

1. Organ (approx. 15 minutes)

Performance of in all 4 large-scale works for organ from various musical eras

2. Organ Improvisation, Accompaniment (approx. 15 minutes)

a) Unprepared: Intonation and 3 (differently varied) stanzas to a hymn/church song

b) Prepared:

• A festive prelude and 3 (differently varied) stanzas to a hymn
• Performance of a large improvisation (approx. 6–8 minutes), either a multi-movement partita or a passacaglia or an improvisation on a Gregorian theme or an improvisation on a twelve-tone theme
• Meditation on a given text (approx. 3 minutes)

The pieces to be prepared will be provided punctually to all applicants

3. Choir Conducting (approx. 20 minutes)

• Evidence of relevant abilities will be tested through sight-reading
  
  

4. Piano (approx. 15 minutes)

The applicant shall provide the audition committee with a list of prepared pieces, consisting of works from the Baroque, Classical, 19th, and 20th/21st centuries. Memorization of these works is not required.

5. Singing, Speaking (approx. 15 minutes)

Singing

Performance of

• a church song (without accompaniment)
• an easy art song or spiritual concerto
• an additional vocal work of the applicant's choosing

Should piano accompaniment be necessary, the applicant must provide music to all pieces at least 4 weeks before the audition.


Speaking

Performance of

• a prose text (max. 1 page)
• a poem