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B.Mus.Bachelor · Bachelor of Music

JRP Gesang

Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber DresdenDresden

Standard duration
8 semesters240 ECTS · Full-time
Language
Not stated
Start
Winter semester
Apply by
Not recordedSee the university’s page
Admission (NC)
Restrictedselection by aptitude test or audition
Tuition fees
NoneSemester fee €359.91 · Non-EU €2,000/semester

What will I learn?

Curriculum from the university’s official documents. Evaluated on 26 October 2026.

Semester plan

  • Required
  1. Semester 138 ECTS requiredEnsemblepraxis 1 – Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang · Ensemblepraxis 2 – Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang · Ensemblepraxis 3 – Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang · Ensemblepraxis 4 – Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang · Grundlagen der musikalischen Praxis Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang 1 · JRP Theorie 1 · Schwerpunktmodul 1 – Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang
    • Ensemblepraxis 1 – Jazz/Rock/Pop GesangSummary by OWWZ: Develops vocal ensemble skills and stylistic awareness.Semesters 1–23 ECTS
    • Ensemblepraxis 2 – Jazz/Rock/Pop GesangSummary by OWWZ: Develops vocal ensemble interpretation.Semesters 1–23 ECTS
    • Ensemblepraxis 3 – Jazz/Rock/Pop GesangSummary by OWWZ: Develops ensemble singing and dramatic expression.Semesters 1–26 ECTS
    • Ensemblepraxis 4 – Jazz/Rock/Pop GesangSummary by OWWZ: Develops ensemble practice and artistic collaboration.Semesters 1–26 ECTS
    • Grundlagen der musikalischen Praxis Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang 1Summary by OWWZ: Introduces healthy voice use and musical practice.Semesters 1–23 ECTS
    • JRP Theorie 1Summary by OWWZ: Introduces music theory, ear training, piano and the history of jazz, rock and pop.Semesters 1–221 ECTS
    • Schwerpunktmodul 1 – Jazz/Rock/Pop GesangSummary by OWWZ: Develops vocal technique, improvisation, ensemble repertoire and stage speech.Semesters 1–233 ECTS
  2. Semester 238 ECTS requiredContinues: Ensemblepraxis 1 – Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang, Ensemblepraxis 2 – Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang, Ensemblepraxis 3 – Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang, Ensemblepraxis 4 – Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang, Grundlagen der musikalischen Praxis Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang 1, JRP Theorie 1, Schwerpunktmodul 1 – Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang
  3. Semester 329 ECTS requiredGrundlagen der musikalischen Praxis Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang 2 · JRP Theorie 2 · Schwerpunktmodul 2 – Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang
    • Grundlagen der musikalischen Praxis Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang 2Summary by OWWZ: Combines music physiology and teaching methods with classroom observation.Semesters 3–49 ECTS
    • JRP Theorie 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops theory and ear training alongside music history and practical applications.Semesters 3–415 ECTS
    • Schwerpunktmodul 2 – Jazz/Rock/Pop GesangSummary by OWWZ: Develops singing and improvisation through ensemble work and stage practice.Semesters 3–433 ECTS
  4. Semester 429 ECTS requiredContinues: Grundlagen der musikalischen Praxis Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang 2, JRP Theorie 2, Schwerpunktmodul 2 – Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang
  5. Semester 524 ECTS requiredJRP Theorie 3 · Schwerpunktmodul 3 – Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang · Vertiefung künstlerische Praxis 1
    • JRP Theorie 3Summary by OWWZ: Develops music theory, ear training and arranging in jazz, rock and pop.Semesters 5–612 ECTS
    • Schwerpunktmodul 3 – Jazz/Rock/Pop GesangSummary by OWWZ: Develops vocal expression, repertoire and ensemble work.Semesters 5–630 ECTS
    • Vertiefung künstlerische Praxis 1Summary by OWWZ: Develops musical practice through ensemble work and artistic projects.Semesters 5–66 ECTS
  6. Semester 624 ECTS requiredContinues: JRP Theorie 3, Schwerpunktmodul 3 – Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang, Vertiefung künstlerische Praxis 1
  7. Semester 724 ECTS requiredMarkt, Recht und Kommunikation · Schwerpunktmodul 4 – Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang künstlerisch · Vertiefung künstlerische Praxis 2
    • Markt, Recht und KommunikationSummary by OWWZ: Introduces music law and professional practice through observation.Semesters 7–83 ECTS
    • Schwerpunktmodul 4 – Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang künstlerischSummary by OWWZ: Develops an individual vocal profile and presents it in a bachelor project.Semesters 7–839 ECTS
    • Vertiefung künstlerische Praxis 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops independent artistic practice through ensemble and project work.Semesters 7–86 ECTS
  8. Semester 824 ECTS requiredContinues: Markt, Recht und Kommunikation, Schwerpunktmodul 4 – Jazz/Rock/Pop Gesang künstlerisch, Vertiefung künstlerische Praxis 2

Plus elective areas without a fixed semester, 12 ECTS in total (below); they are not included in the semester bars.

  • 25modules in the plan
  • 16required modules
  • 1elective area

Elective areas

Catalogues you choose modules from; the examination regulations set how many ECTS.

  • Wahlpflichtmodulechoose 12 ECTS · 9 modulesDramatischer Unterricht · Geschichte der populären Musik · Musikleben an der HfM …
    • Dramatischer UnterrichtSummary by OWWZ: Develops dramatic and scenic performance skills.6 ECTSRequired elective
    • Geschichte der populären MusikSummary by OWWZ: The history of popular music is studied through its developments and musical forms.winter semester onlyExam (in German): Klausur3 ECTSRequired elective
    • Musikleben an der HfMSummary by OWWZ: Provides practical insight into musical life at the conservatoire.3 ECTSRequired elective
    • Jazz OrchestraSummary by OWWZ: Rehearsals and performances in a jazz orchestra develop ensemble playing, phrasing and sound.Exam (in German): Unterrichtsbegleitende Prüfungsleistung3 ECTSRequired elective
    • Projektmodul JRP (klein)Summary by OWWZ: Develops and carries out a small artistic project.3 ECTSRequired elective
    • Projektmodul JRP (groß)Summary by OWWZ: Develops and carries out a substantial artistic project.6 ECTSRequired elective
    • Jazz/Rock/Pop Komposition/ArrangementSummary by OWWZ: Practises composition and arranging in jazz, rock and pop.3 ECTSRequired elective
    • Vertiefung musikpädagogische Praxis 1Summary by OWWZ: Develops music teaching skills through practice and reflection.6 ECTSRequired elective
    • Vertiefung musikpädagogische Praxis 2Summary by OWWZ: Develops independent music teaching through practice and reflection.6 ECTSRequired elective

Topic profile

ECTS by topic according to the module handbook, with the share of the programme’s 240 ECTS.

  • Instrumental performance, voice and ensemble131 ECTS: 125 required, 6 elective
  • Music theory, composition and ear training49 ECTS: 48 required, 1 elective
  • Music education13 ECTS: 9 required, 4 elective
  • Theatre, acting and stage4 ECTS: 3 required, 1 elective
  • Speech and language therapy2 ECTS: 2 required

Curriculum sources

6 documents
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  • StudienordnungStudy regulations · Version Lesefassung 01.10.2022 · checked 26 October 2026
  • PrüfungsordnungExamination regulations · Version Lesefassung 01.10.2022 · checked 26 October 2026
  • StudienablaufplanStudy plan · Version 29.09.2016 · checked 26 October 2026
  • ModulbeschreibungenModule handbook · Version 01.10.2022 · checked 26 October 2026

Application and requirements

Deadlines not yet recorded

We have not yet recorded this programme’s application deadlines from the university’s sources. You will find them on the university’s page.

Requirements

  • Admission

    Restricted admission, aptitude procedureselection by aptitude test or audition

    Source: hfmdd.de

There are no official application details for this programme yet, so there is no checklist here. The university’s page says which steps are needed.

Costs

Tuition fees and contributions according to the university.

Tuition fees
Nonefor EU students
Semester contribution
€359.91 per semesterfor all students at the university
Non-EU students
€2,000 per semester

Source: revosax.sachsen.de, hfmdd.de · checked 30 September 2026

Over the standard duration

  • Semester contributions: 8 × €359.91 = €2,879.28

Calculated by OWWZ from the standard duration (8 semesters, 4 years) and the amounts above. Contributions usually change every semester; living costs are not included.

Further fees according to the university

  • Tuition fees

    Studiengebühren an staatlichen Hochschulen

    Tuition fees
    none

    State · Conditions per source: revosax.sachsen.de · checked 26 October 2026

  • Fees for non-EU students

    Studiengebühren für bestimmte Studierende aus Nicht-EU-Staaten

    Details at the university

    University · Conditions per source: hfmdd.de · checked 26 October 2026

Degree and next steps

Which degree, what it leads to according to the university, and how to continue.

  • Degree

    Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)

Master’s at the same university in the same field

Compiled by OWWZ by field; the university names no follow-up programmes. The university decides whether your Bachelor meets the admission requirements.

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    • Full-time
    • Starts in winter and summer
    • Restricted
    • no tuition fees · non-EU €1,300/semester
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    • 4 semesters
    • Full-time
    • Starts in winter and summer
    • Restricted
    • no tuition fees · non-EU €1,300/semester

Fits these goals

OWWZ guidance based on module topics in the module handbook.

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All details and sources

Collected automatically from the institution’s website; the institution’s own page is authoritative.

Degree
Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.)
Standard duration
8 semesters (4 years)Source: hfmdd.de
ECTS credits
240 ECTSSource: hfmdd.de
Start of studies
Winter semesterSource: hfmdd.de
Mode of study
Full-time
Teaching language
Not stated by the university
Admission
Restricted admission, aptitude procedureSource: hfmdd.de
Location
Dresden
Tuition fees
No tuition feesSource: revosax.sachsen.de
Tuition fees for non-EU students
€2,000 per semesterSource: hfmdd.de
Semester contribution
€359.91 per semesterfor all students at the universitySource: hfmdd.de
Subject (official classification)
Instrumental music

Information from hfmdd.de, revosax.sachsen.de · checked 26 October 2026

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University

Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber Dresden

Art or music college · Public

Dresden, Saxony