The diploma programmes offered by the Vienna Beethoven Conservatory are organised in 5 departments. Click on a department to find out more about it:
- SECTION I: Music direction/music creation - Conducting, Composition
- SECTION II: Singing and musical-dramatic performance - Solo singing, song and oratorio, opera
- SECTION III: Keyboard instruments - Piano, accordion, piano chamber music, vocal accompaniment for song and oratorio, vocal accompaniment for opera
- SECTION IV: Stringed instruments - violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, guitar
- SECTION V: Wind instruments/percussion - Recorder, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba, percussion
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SECTION I: Music Direction/Music Creation - Conducting, Composition
Subject of this Diploma programme is the practice-orientated professional training to become a conductor or composer in the field of classical music. The entire spectrum of classical training, individual artistic profile development and the desired establishment in the cultural sector are to be taken into account.
Technical and interpretative skills for the central artistic subject "Conducting" and technical and stylistic skills for the central artistic subject "Composition" are developed to a professional level.
In addition to the subject-specific training, the programme aims in particular to develop students' independent artistic personality through rehearsals and performances for the central subject "Conducting" and through reflection on their own compositional work and its style for the central artistic subject "Composition".
The competences imparted enable students to continue their education beyond their narrow specialist area and thus take account of the demand for lifelong learning.
Degree: Diploma
Subject of this Diploma programme is the practice-orientated professional training to become a conductor or composer in the field of classical music. The entire spectrum of classical training up to the highest level, the individual artistic profile and the desired establishment in the cultural sector are to be taken into account.
This diploma programme serves to deepen and supplement the professional artistic training on the basis of a 4-year main study programme with the central artistic subject "Conducting" or "Composition".
The technical and interpretative skills acquired in the main study programme for the central artistic subject "Conducting" and the technical and stylistic skills acquired for the central artistic subject "Composition" are deepened with the aim of achieving mastery.
The aim of the programme is to maximise the development of an individual artistic personality by teaching practical artistic skills.
Degree: Diploma
SECTION II: Singing and musical-dramatic performance - solo singing, song and oratorio, opera
The pre-study programme serves to consolidate the fundamentals and prepare students for the practical and theoretical requirements for the full degree programme. The successful completion of the entrance examination for a main degree programme concludes the preliminary studies.
Degree:
Final certificate and confirmation of successful completion of the entrance examination for the main study programme/ordered study programme
Subject of this Diploma programme is a practice-orientated vocational training programme for singers in the field of classical music. The entire spectrum of classical singing, the individual artistic profile and the desired establishment in the cultural sector should be taken into account.
In the central artistic subject, vocal-technical and interpretative skills are developed to a professional level and a link is created between singing technique and realisation on stage and podium.
In addition to professional training and regular public performances, the programme also aims to develop students' independent artistic personalities through rehearsals and performances.
The competences imparted enable students to continue their education beyond their narrow specialist area and thus take account of the demand for lifelong learning.
Degree: Diploma
Subject of this Diploma programme is a practice-orientated vocational training programme for vocal soloists at the highest level in the field of classical music.
The degree programme serves to deepen and supplement the pre-professional artistic training on the basis of a 4-year main study programme with the central artistic subject "Solo Singing".
In the central artistic subject, the vocal-technical and interpretative skills acquired in the main study programme are deepened with the aim of mastery, and a link is created between vocal technique and performance on stage and podium.
The aim of the training is to maximise the development of an individual artistic personality as a singer through the teaching of practical artistic skills.
Degree: Diploma
Subject of this Diploma programme is the practice-orientated professional training for concert singers at the highest level in the field of song, oratorio and concert literature.
The degree programme serves to deepen and supplement professional artistic training on the basis of a 4-year diploma programme with the central artistic subject "Lied and Oratorio".
The aim of the programme is the greatest possible development of an individual artistic personality through the teaching of practical artistic skills in order to be able to independently perform works of song and oratorio literature as professional concert singers in terms of singing technique, musicianship and interpretation.
Degree: Diploma
Subject of this Diploma programme is the practice-orientated professional training to become an opera singer with special emphasis on the acquisition of musical-interpretative, scenic and linguistic skills.
The degree programme serves to deepen and supplement professional artistic training on the basis of a 4-year diploma programme with the central artistic subject "Opera".
The training objective is the independent realisation of works of music theatre with its requirements in scenic-musical performance.
Degree: Diploma
SECTION III: Keyboard instruments - piano, accordion, piano chamber music, vocal accompaniment for song and oratorio, vocal accompaniment for opera
The pre-study programme serves to consolidate the fundamentals and prepare students for the practical and theoretical requirements for the full degree programme. The successful completion of the entrance examination for a main degree programme concludes the preliminary studies.
Degree:
Final certificate and confirmation of successful completion of the entrance examination for the main study programme/ordered study programme
Subject of this Diploma programme is the practice-orientated professional training to become a pianist or accordionist in the field of classical music. The entire spectrum of classical instrumental performance, individual artistic profile development and the desired establishment in the cultural sector are to be taken into account.
In the central artistic subject, instrumental-technical and interpretative skills are developed to a professional level and a link is created between instrumental technique and performance on the podium.
In addition to professional training and regular public performances, the programme also aims to develop students' independent artistic personalities through rehearsals and performances.
The competences imparted enable students to continue their education beyond their narrow specialist area and thus take account of the demand for lifelong learning.
Degree: Diploma
Subject of this Diploma programme is the practice-orientated professional training to become a pianist or accordionist at the highest level in the field of classical music. The entire spectrum of classical piano/accordion performance, individual artistic profile development and the desired establishment in the cultural sector are to be taken into account.
The degree programme serves to deepen and supplement the artistic professional training on the basis of a 4-year main study programme with the central artistic subject "Piano" or "Accordion".
In the central artistic subject, the technical and interpretative skills acquired in the main study programme are deepened with the aim of mastery, and a link is created with excellent performance on stage and podium.
The aim of the course is to maximise the development of an individual artistic personality as an instrumentalist through the teaching of practical artistic skills.
Degree: Diploma
Subject of this Diploma programme is a practice-orientated professional training course for piano chamber musicians in the field of classical music.
The teaching and learning content creates the basis for independent artistic activity in order to express artistic concepts convincingly musically and interpretatively in the field of piano chamber music and to work successfully as an ensemble musician.
In addition to professional training and regular public performances, the programme also aims to develop students' independent artistic personalities through rehearsals and performances.
The competences imparted enable students to continue their education beyond their narrow specialist area and thus take account of the demand for lifelong learning.
Degree: Diploma
Subject of this Diploma programme is to expand the skills acquired in the main study programme. The entire range of piano chamber music literature, the individual artistic profile and the desired establishment in the cultural sector should be taken into account.
The degree programme serves to deepen and supplement the artistic professional training on the basis of a 4-year main study programme with the central artistic subject "Piano Chamber Music".
In the central artistic subject, the technical and interpretative skills acquired in the main study programme are deepened with the aim of mastery, and a link is created with excellent performance on stage and podium.
The aim of the programme is to maximise the development of an individual artistic personality as an ensemble musician through the teaching of practical artistic skills.
Degree: Diploma
Subject of this Diploma programme is the practice-orientated vocational training course for vocal accompanists for song and oratorio.
In addition to professional training and regular public performances, the programme also aims to develop students' independent artistic personalities through rehearsals and performances.
The competences imparted enable students to continue their education beyond their narrow specialist area and thus take account of the demand for lifelong learning.
Degree: Diploma
Subject of this Diploma programme is the practice-orientated professional training to become a pianist for recitals and concerts.
The degree programme serves to deepen and supplement professional artistic training on the basis of a 4-year main study programme with the central artistic subject "Vocal Accompaniment Lied and Oratorio".
In the central artistic subject, the technical and interpretative skills acquired in the main study programme are deepened with the aim of mastery, and a connection is created with excellent performance on stage and podium.
The aim of the programme is to develop an individual artistic personality as a pianist in the field of vocal chamber music.
Degree: Diploma
Subject of this Diploma programme is the practice-orientated professional training to become an accompanist for opera literature and to qualify for professional activities in a music-dramatic working environment.
In addition to professional training and regular public performances, the programme also aims to develop students' independent artistic personalities through rehearsals and performances.
The competences imparted enable students to continue their education beyond their narrow specialist area and thus take account of the demand for lifelong learning.
Degree: Diploma
Subject of this Diploma programme is a practice-orientated professional training course to become an accompanist for opera literature.
The degree programme serves to deepen and supplement professional artistic training on the basis of a 4-year main course of study with the central artistic subject "Vocal Correpetition Opera".
The aim of the training is to develop an individual artistic personality and communicative competence in the area of rehearsing opera parts with singers.
Degree: Diploma
SECTION IV: String instruments - violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, guitar
The pre-study programme serves to consolidate the fundamentals and prepare students for the practical and theoretical requirements for the full degree programme. The successful completion of the entrance examination for a main degree programme concludes the preliminary studies.
Degree:
Final certificate and confirmation of successful completion of the entrance examination for the main study programme/ordered study programme
Subject of this Diploma programme is the practice-orientated professional training to become an instrumentalist of a stringed instrument as a soloist and orchestral musician in the field of classical music. The entire spectrum of classical instrumental performance, individual artistic profile development and the desired establishment in the cultural sector are to be taken into account.
In the central artistic subject, instrumental-technical and interpretative skills are developed to a professional level and a link is created between instrumental technique and performance on the podium.
In addition to professional training and regular public performances, the programme also aims to develop students' independent artistic personalities through rehearsals and performances.
The competences imparted enable students to continue their education beyond their narrow specialist area and thus take account of the demand for lifelong learning.
Degree: Diploma
Subject of this Diploma programme is the practice-orientated professional training to become an instrumentalist of a stringed instrument at the highest level. The entire spectrum of classical instrumental performance, individual artistic profile development and the desired establishment in the cultural sector are to be taken into account.
The degree programme serves to deepen and supplement professional artistic training on the basis of a 4-year main course of study in a central artistic subject in the "String Instruments" department.
In the central artistic subject, the instrumental-technical and interpretative skills acquired in the main study programme are deepened with the aim of mastery, and a link is created with excellent performance on stage and podium.
The aim of the course is to maximise the development of an individual artistic personality as an instrumentalist through the teaching of practical artistic skills.
Degree: Diploma
SECTION V: Wind instruments/percussion - recorder, flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba, percussion
The pre-study programme serves to consolidate the fundamentals and prepare students for the practical and theoretical requirements for the full degree programme. The successful completion of the entrance examination for a main degree programme concludes the preliminary studies.
Degree:
Final certificate and confirmation of successful completion of the entrance examination for the main study programme/ordered study programme
Subject of this Diploma programme is the practice-orientated professional training to become an instrumentalist as a soloist and orchestral musician in the field of classical music. The entire spectrum of classical instrumental performance, individual artistic profile development and the desired establishment in the cultural sector are to be taken into account.
In the central artistic subject, instrumental-technical and interpretative skills are developed to a professional level and a link is created between instrumental technique and performance on the podium.
In addition to professional training and regular public performances, the programme also aims to develop students' independent artistic personalities through rehearsals and performances.
The competences imparted enable students to continue their education beyond their narrow specialist area and thus take account of the demand for lifelong learning.
Degree: Diploma
Subject of this Diploma programme is the practice-orientated vocational training for instrumentalists at the highest level.
The degree programme serves to deepen and supplement the artistic professional training on the basis of a 4-year main course of study in a central artistic subject of the "Wind Instruments / Percussion" department.
In the central artistic subject, the instrumental-technical and interpretative skills acquired in the main study programme are deepened with the aim of mastery and a connection with excellent performance on stage and podium is created.
The aim of the course is to maximise the development of an individual artistic personality as an instrumentalist through the teaching of practical artistic skills.
Degree: Diploma
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