Welcome to the MÜNSTER University of Music!

The Münster University of Music combines the best: education at the highest level, individually and in a family atmosphere, studying in a lively and lovable city and the international reputation of one of the largest universities in Germany, the University of Münster.

Whether you come to us as a student or as a teacher, whether you visit one of our concerts or whether you would like to get involved with the University of Music and support our work: Take a look around our website, follow us on social media and feel free to contact us personally. - You are most welcome!

Find more information on the Münster University of Music here.

Neues Dekanat der Musikhochschule

Turnusgemäß musste ab dem Wintersemester 2024/25 ein neues Dekanat für die Musikhochschule bestimmt werden.

Bisheriger und neu-gewählter Dekan der Musikhochschule ist der Schlagzeuger und Komponist Prof. Stephan Froleyks (rechts im Bild). Er ist Sprecher des Fachbereichs 15 und repräsentiert die Musikhochschule nach außen. Die Kulturwissenschaftlerin und Hochschul- und Wissenschaftsmanagerin Barbara Plenge M.A. mult. wurde ebenfalls in ihrem Amt als Prodekanin für Studium und Lehre bestätigt. Der Pianist Prof. Heribert Koch (links im Bild) ist neu im Dekanatsteam und wird sich als Prodekan schwerpunktmäßig mit künstlerischen und (künstlerisch-)pädagogischen Projekten befassen. Er löst Prof. Michael Keller ab, der nach vielen Jahren als Dekan und Prodekan herzlich und mit großem Dank verabschiedet wurde.

Die Wahl des neuen Dekanats fand in der letzten Fachbereichsratssitzung des Sommersemesters statt, sodass die Arbeit des Gremiums mit Beginn des Wintersemesters ohne Verzug aufgenommen werden konnte.

GWK SPONSORSHIP AWARDS FOR MUSIC 2025

Every year, the GWK awards two sponsorship prizes for music. Each is endowed with 5,000 euros and inclusion in a sponsorship program. The prizes are awarded to young musicians who perform well above average.

Applicants must have been born in Westphalia-Lippe, have lived there for at least two years, be studying at a university (junior or full student) or have completed their university degree in the region. They must not be older than 27 years of age at the application deadline. The competition is aimed at soloists (no ensembles, no organ, no conducting).

The prizes will be awarded by a jury of experts. The elimination takes place in a public audition in two rounds. The competition will be held from March 27 to 29 at the Musikhochschule Münster.

Public audition at the University of Music Münster: 27 - 29 March 2025

Applications: By e-mail to orga.gwk@lwl.org by 28.02.2025

Complete call for applications as PDF

Information about the GWK: www.gwk-online.de

Elemental Music

Elementary music is not "easy," but fundamental and essential.

All prospective students who have a passion for making music together, improvisation, performance and artistic design work are cordially invited to apply for our Elementary Music and Didactics program.

As a graduate, you will have access to a wide range of challenging careers. - All information is available here.

Solidarity with Ukraine

The Münster University of Music strongly condemns Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. We stand in solidarity with the Ukrainian people, their students, artists, scientists and their families. Our thoughts also go out to our university members and their families.

At https://aec-music.eu/supporting-ukrainian-refugees/, many European music academies are compiling support offers especially for Ukrainian refugee music students - the Münster University of Music is also participating.

MUSIC CAMPUS MÜNSTER

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As a user of the Münster University of Music, you are familiar with our building at Ludgeriplatz and know: Unfortunately, it no longer meets today's requirements for accessibility, space for our students and more modern teaching design options. The need for space and renovation is no longer in proportion to the possibilities that the beloved but old building can offer at all. Therefore, we at the Academy of Music hope for a fundamental improvement of our situation, which would make a new domicile possible. And this change has a name: Music Campus Münster.

With the following two films, you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of this forward-looking cultural and musical project: Short film part 1 at YouTube | Short film part 2 at YouTube

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The Music Campus opens up a unique opportunity to unite the musical cultural and educational institutions and the passion of music-making professionals as well as amateurs of the urban society at one location. The resulting synergy effects will be much greater than the mere sum of the participants. Curiosity meets experience, hobby meets professionalism - the new music campus offers space for music, culture, science and international exchange.

EMU and the University of Music fully endorse the plans for the Music Campus. At the council meeting on April 6, 2022, the city of Münster will now also decide on the location and the cost framework.

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An online petition under the motto "We want the music campus in Münster" was very successful and was presented at the last council meeting in February. A flash mob on March 19 on the Prinzipalmarkt gave further emphasis to the request. More than 150 choir singers from over 20 choirs set a resounding sign for music in Münster. They were accompanied by a brass ensemble. Here you can watch the film of the flash mob!