Workshop 2009

Bassoonists who are interested in studying at the Berne University of the Arts are warmly invited to attend a workshop in Berne from

Saturday, 7th February, 2009 (from 3pm) to

Monday, 9th February, 2009 (until 4pm).

For further information and registration contact rita.weber@hkb.bfh.ch

Registration for studying at the Berne University of the Arts

•  deadline 15th March

•  entrance examination 27th and 28th April, 2009
(in English, German or French)

•  list of registration forms

•  general information for international students

•  scholarship information

(applications for the coming academic year usually close in October)

Degrees offered

Proof of basic German or French skills required at the end of first semester

BA registration form

A high level of proficiency in German or French is recommended

MA registration form

Some possible minor subjects include:

Contrabassoon with Vincent Godel

Chamber music

Early music

Contemporary music

MA registration form

Only possible for students with a high distinction in Performance Masters

MA registration form

CAS Certificate of Advanced Studies, duration: 2 semesters

MAS Master of Advanced Studies, duration: 2 semesters (continuation of CAS)

Orchestra Academy of the Munich Philharmonic

Next audition planned in Spring, 2009

Scholarships for 800EUR monthly are awarded for the duration of two years. Maximum age at the time of the audition is 25. The bassoon student plays in no more than three programmes every two months during the concert season. Each programme is usually rehearsed for three days with two or three concert performances. The student has regular solo performance opportunities and audition training.