Percussion

As well as substantiated engagement with all stylistic eras and instrument groups (mallets, Viennese timpani, pedal drums, multi-percussion, etc.) the branch of study percussion offers 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 percussion 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 Percussion
Duration: 8 semesters                                              
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Minimum age: 17
Recommended maximum age: 24

Curriculum BA Percussion
Syllabus BA Percussion (in German)

 

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

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

 

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

Curriculum MA Percussion
Syllabus MA Percussion (in German)

 

Preparatory Course Percussion
Maximum Age: 18                                                                                        

  

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

Syllabus CoP Percussion

Schlagwerk Wien Ensemble plays "SANDY the Hurricaine" for percussion trio