Master of Arts in Music Education for Voice and Instruments – Harpsichord

The MA programme aims to train highly qualified instrumental and vocal teachers. Graduates should be able to do justice to the changing demands made by the actual practice of this profession. The objective of training is in particular the further development of the technical and interpretive abilities that students are capable of bringing to bear on their chosen instruments (or in working with their voices), along with cultivation of students’ ability to work independently in scholarly and/or instructional capacities related to their chosen art. Taking into account students’ prior professional experience and in recognition of informal learning, the Music Education for Voice and Instruments programme is also offered in project-oriented variants. These variants focus on the acquisition of special abilities relevant to the planning and conduct of artistic, scholarly, and educational projects as well as projects of a mixed nature.

Upcoming Events

You’re cordially invited to attend our student recitals. They’re a good opportunity to speak with students and teaching staff members in person! Admission is free. You’ll find our event schedule under Events.

Applying for this Programme of Study

1. The document “Information on Entrance Examinations” (download link above) informs you about what you need to prepare for this examination. Some documents (such as your exam programme) need to be uploaded as part of the online registration process.
2. Please set up an applicant account in mdwOnline if you don’t already have an mdwOnline account from another mdw programme of study.
3. Log into your account, click on “Entrance Exam Registration”, and then on the link “Enter new application” at the upper right. Follow the instructions that appear. If you can’t find a particular programme of study in the online registration system, it means either that the registration deadline has passed or that registration is not yet possible!
4. If German is not your first language, please submit documentation of your German skills. You’ll find more detailed information on this in the document “Information on Entrance Examinations”.
5. Important: If you are a citizen of a “third country” (from a country not belonging to the EU/EEA; exceptions: Switzerland and Liechtenstein), please inform yourself in a timely manner concerning the applicable requirements for entering and staying in Austria.
6. Once you’ve registered to take the entrance exam, you’ll receive an E-mail that informs you of your assigned exam date.
7. Take the entrance examination. Remember to bring along a photo ID.

After the Entrance Examination

1. You’ll receive the results of your entrance exam by E-mail.
2. If you have passed the entrance exam, you’ll still need to register in order to be enrolled and commence your studies at the mdw. You can do so by visiting the Studies Center within the admissions period; please bring along your passport or personal ID.
3. You can find out about the further steps you need to take in the brochure “New at the mdw?”.