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Study Classical Music

Classical Music Bachelor of Music | Berlin

From Passion to Profession – Your Classical Bachelor

Our classical Bachelor’s program combines deep musical understanding, technical brilliance, and artistic expressiveness. 🎻

This way, you’ll be perfectly prepared to build a successful career as a highly qualified musician—whether on international stages, in orchestras, or as a soloist. 🎼

We are proud to offer this new programme in collaboration with the Berlin Institute of Musical Arts (BIMA). 🎶

Our Quality – Your Success

SRH University is a non-profit and state-recognised private university

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Classical Music (B.Mus.)

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What you'll learn

In the 7-semester Bachelor’s program in Classical Music, you will develop your technique, refine your expressiveness, and shape your artistic personality 🎼—on stage, in the rehearsal room, and in lessons. Solid training in music theory, music history, and pedagogy will equip you with the tools to deeply understand and interpret musical works.

What to expect:

  • 🎵 Major studies on your instrument or voice
  • 🎼 Classical & contemporary musical styles
  • 👥 Ensemble & chamber music, speech training, sight-singing
  • 📚 Music theory, music history, ear training, aesthetics
  • 🎭 Stage experience in concerts, song recitals & music theater productions
  • 💡 Your own artistic projects
  • 📖 Skills in music communication & music pedagogy

🎯 The goal is to develop you, artistically and professionally, into a versatile and expressive musical personality, ready for a professional career in performance, music education, or interdisciplinary projects.

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Your career facts

As a graduate, a variety of opportunities open up for you:

🎼 Artistic careers – from orchestral musician in symphony or chamber orchestras to soloist or opera singer, as well as freelance concert performances worldwide. Interdisciplinary projects, studio work, or church music are also among your options.

📚 Education & teaching – teach at music schools, conservatories, or universities; become a lecturer for performance practice and interpretation; or conduct research on musical topics.

🎭 Cultural management – shape the music scene through artistic direction, festival organization, or project coordination, and successfully bring large productions to the stage.

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Quick facts

  • 🕒 Duration: 7 semesters
  • 📍 Location: Berlin
  • 🎓 Start: Summer and winter semesters
  • 🗣️ Language: English
  • 💶 Tuition fees:
    • from €1,500 per month for EU/EEA students
    • €9,250 per semester for non-EU/EEA students

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