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Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln

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Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln
School building
TypePublic
Established1850; 175 years ago (1850)
PrincipalHeinz Geuen
Location
Cologne
,
Germany
CampusUrban
Websitewww.hfmt-koeln.de

The Cologne University of Music (German: Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln) is a public university of music and dance located in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.[1] Established in 1850 as the Conservatorium der Musik in Coeln, it is one of the largest music academies in Europe, with approximately 1,400 students and over 100 professors.[2]

History

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The academy was founded by Ferdinand Hiller in 1850 as Conservatorium der Musik in Coeln.[3] In 1895 German violinist Willy Hess was appointed as principal professor of violin at the Conservatorium der Musik in Coeln.[4]

In 1925 it became known as the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik having introduced new study and exam regulations.

In 1972 it incorporated previously independent conservatories in Aachen and Wuppertal, forming the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik Rheinland which in 1987 changed its name to Hochschule für Musik Köln or the Cologne University of Music.

In 1958, the hochschule began offering seminars in jazz, the rarity in the contemporary academic climate. The classes were taught by Kurt Edelhagen[5]

In November 1998, the university held a conference titled Frau Musica (nova). It focused on historical and living women composers. The conference consisted of both academic paper sessions and concerts, including a newly commissioned work by Pauline Oliveros. [6]

Campuses

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The Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln operates three campuses in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The main campus is located in Cologne (Köln), with additional campuses in Aachen and Wuppertal. Each campus offers a selection of the university's study programs and facilities tailored to local needs and specializations. The Cologne campus serves as the central administrative hub and hosts the majority of academic departments.[7][8]

Study

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The Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the fields of music and dance. Programs are structured in accordance with the Bologna Process and lead to Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.), Master of Music (M.Mus.), and Master of Arts (M.A.) degrees.[9]

Bachelor’s programs are offered in subjects such as instrumental and vocal performance, orchestral instruments, composition, conducting, church music, music theory, jazz/pop, music education, and dance.[10] Admission typically requires successful completion of an entrance examination that assesses artistic and technical proficiency.

Master’s programs include advanced study in disciplines such as solo performance, chamber music, orchestral playing, composition, conducting, music theory, music education, and dance studies. Some specialized programs are available in areas like early music and song accompaniment.[11]

In addition to artistic and academic degree tracks, the university offers pedagogical programs designed for students aiming to teach music in schools or private settings. These combine music instruction with educational theory and practice.

The institution also maintains a Pre-College program for younger students preparing for professional music training. Doctoral studies are available in selected academic disciplines, particularly musicology and music education.[12]

Courses are primarily taught in German. Certain graduate-level offerings may include components in English.

Alumni

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Lecturers

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Former lecturers

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(List is mixed)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Cologne University of Music". Universitaet.com. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  2. ^ "Cologne is one of the most popular places to study in Germany. It is home to 10 institutions of higher learning, including the country's largest university and its largest music school . . ." "Studying in Cologne". "Mit ca. 1800 Studenten und 440 Lehrkräften die größte Musikhochschule Europas" "Mhs-koeln.de - Hochschule für Musik Köln" Archived 2022-08-19 at the Wayback Machine on Alexa.com.
  3. ^ "Ferdinand Hiller". Portal Rheinische Geschichte (in German). Retrieved 14 September 2024.
  4. ^ Manchester Faces and Places. Manchester: JG Hammond & Co Ltd. February 1895. pp. 76–77.
  5. ^ Podmore, Jono, ed. (2020). Jaki Liebezeit the life, theory and practice of a master drummer. UNBOUND. ISBN 9781783527823.
  6. ^ Women Composers and Music Technology in the United States Elizabeth Hinkle-Turner - 2006 "The 1998 Frau Musica (nova) Festival held in Cologne, Germany and the resulting volume of papers from that event also makes available much recent work in this area with juried papers from throughout the world including discussions of ...
  7. ^ "Locations". Cologne University of Music and Dance. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  8. ^ "Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln - Alle Infos". www.studis-online.de (in German). Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  9. ^ "Study Programs Music". Cologne University of Music and Dance. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  10. ^ "Cologne University of Music Programs". Universitaet.com. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  11. ^ "Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln". Top Universities. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  12. ^ "Study "Musicology" (Master) in Germany - Cologne University of Music and Dance - DAAD". www.daad.de. Retrieved 2025-05-20.
  13. ^ "Adolph Schellschmidt, Dean of Hoosier Cellists, is Dead at 77". The Indianapolis News. 19 March 1946. p. 7. Retrieved 1 April 2020.
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