In Department 7 (Jazz Instruments, Jazz Vocals and Jazz Theory) you can study the following Diploma courses:

Jazz Guitar; Jazz Piano; Jazz Bass; Jazz Percussion; Jazz Violin; Jazz Clarinet; Jazz Saxophone; Jazz Trumpet; Jazz Trombone; Jazz Singing; Jazz Theory; Instrumental Pedagogy and Vocal Pedagogy.

Jazz Instruments / Jazz Singing

Jazz Intruments/
Jazz Singing

Level

Compulsory Examination in Main Subject

Theory Subjects and Ensembles (also compulsory)

Vorstudium
(Early Studies)

Unterstufe

(Early Level -
4 semesters)

Crossover Examination
Unterstufe / Oberstufe

(according to study plan)

Music Studies Jazz

Solfeggio/Aural Training Jazz 1, 2

Harmony and Stylistics

Jazz Theory 1, 2

Stageband

Jazz Orchestra

Arrangement

Solist with backing ensemble 1

Solist with backing ensemble 2 - Improvisation 2

Rhythmics (optional subject)

Notation (optional subject)

Homerecording (optional subject)

Stageband C - Improvisation 1 (optional subject)

+ free-choice units

+ one of the following Focus Studies:

Musical Theory
Ensemble Direction/Arrangement

Hauptstudium

(Main Studies)

incl.

use of rehearsal rooms

Oberstufe

(Upper Level -
4 semesters)

Crossover Examination
Oberstufe / Ausbildungsstufe

Ausbildungsstufe

(Advanced / Semi-professional - 4 semesters)

Diploma Examination

Jazz Theory

Level

Compulsory Examination in Main Subject

Theory Subjects and Ensembles (also compulsory)

Hauptstudium

(Main Studies)

incl.

use of rehearsal rooms

8 Semesters

Diploma Examination

Piano 1, 2

Aural Training Jazz 1, 2

Counterpoint

Harmony and Stylistics

Arrangement

Jazz Orchestra

Stageband

Solist with backing ensemble 1, 2

Instrumental / Vocal Pedagogy

Main Subject

Theory Subjects / Ensembles (Compulsory)

Main Artistic Subject

Chosen Jazz Instrument / Jazz Vocals

(8 Semesters)

(incl. using the rehearsal studios)

Solfeggio/ Aural Training Jazz 1, 2
Music Studies Jazz

Harmony and Stylistics

Jazz Theory 1

Jazz Structural Analysis

History of Music 1, 2
Music after 1945
Cultural Studies
Stage Band

Solist with backing ensemble 1, 2
Jazz Orchestra

Arrangement

General Musical Techniques
Jazz Techniques

Instrumental Techniques

Teacher training
Introduction into Teaching and Psychology
Careers Advice
Introduction into Scholarly Working Technique

Piano as a side-subject (4 semesters)

or if Piano is your main subject:

Accompaniment (4 semesters)

Focus A:

2nd Instrument/Singing

Instrumental/Vocal Technique

Teacher Training

Focus B:

Ensemble Leadership (Classic - Vocal)

Conducting / Playing from the Score

Vocal Training (both solo and in groups)
Vocal Ensemble

Focus C:

Ensemble Leadership (Classical - Instrumental)

Conducting / Playing from the Score

Instrumentation, Arrangement

Ensemble Performance, Chamber Music

Focus D:

Pop Music

Instrumental and Vocal Pop Music

or Songwriting

Jazz Theory 1

Songwriting and Arrangement of Pop Music

Ensemble Pop Music

Instrumental Techniques

Teacher training

Examination to qualify as a teacher

Study plans department 7

Jazz Instruments / Jazz Singing

Jazz Theory

Instrumental / Vocal Pedagogy