Bassoon

As well as substantiated engagement with all stylistic eras on the main instrument, the branch of study bassoon offers tuition on auxiliary instruments, such as the contrabassoon and Baroque bassoon, as well as frequent opportunities to perform, orchestra productions, chamber music events and innovative projects, from live electronics to interdisciplinary performance. Workshops, practice auditions/competitions with feedback, masterclasses and seminars on a variety of topical issues complement the degree.

The field of study Music Education – Voice and Instruments (IGP) focuses not only on a comprehensive artistic bassoon education but also on the development of pedagogical mediation and communication skills. The development of practical teaching skills is provided by the cooperating music schools of the city of Vienna, as well as by the supervision of the MUK teachers and helps the students to be able to independently develop according to their own pedagogically valuable convictions acting teachers.

Bachelor’s programme Bassoon
Duration: 8 semesters                                              
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Minimum age: 17
Recommended maximum age: 24

Curriculum BA Bassoon
Syllabus BA Bassoon (in German)

 

Bachelor’s programme Bassoon (IGP)
Duration: 8 semesters                                              
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Minimum age: 17
No age limit  

Curriculum BA Bassoon (IGP) (in German)
Syllabus BA Bassoon (IGP) (in German)

 

Master’s programme Bassoon
Duration: 4 semesters                                              
Degree: Master of Arts
No age limit

Curriculum MA Bassoon
Syllabus MA Bassoon (in German)

 

Preparatory Course Bassoon
Maximum Age: 18                                                                                        

  

Certificate of Performance (CoP) Bassoon
Duration: 2 semesters                                              
Degree: Certificate
No age limit

Syllabus CoP Bassoon