The Berklee College of Music in Boston is the most worldwide renowned college for the study of music in the fields of Rock, Pop, and Jazz music.
Since 1997, the Jazz & Rock Schulen Freiburg is the only partner school of the Berklee College of Music in the German speaking world.
It is a definite possibility for IMCF students to take a semester abroad or postgraduate study (Bachelor) at the Berklee College of Music. IMCF graduates are guaranteed a place at the Berklee College of Music without being re-auditioned.
The credits that are earned at IMCF are now recognized by the Berklee College of Music. In short, this means that the courses that have been accumulated at IMCF can be used at the Berklee College without the need to be repeated. Through this, students / graduates can gain a great financial advantage by shortening their studies at the Berklee College of Music (anywhere from 2 to 4 years).
IMCF students who apply for scholarships are treated preferably by the Berklee College of Music Scholarship committee.
Study Abroad Program
Since 2008, IMCF is a part of the Berklee Colleges “Study Abroad Program” and hosts an international class. Here Berklee students study at IMCF for a semester to earn graduation credits. IMCF students can attend classes in English and play with their American peers in international bands.
More over, IMCF students profit from this partnership with Berklee-Workshops, well known American guest lecturers, and regular faculty exchange. This clearly has a positive effect on course content and methods.
Entrance Examination: The next audition for professional musician training program will be on 1st, 2nd, 10th and 16th of July 2011. Apply Now! Read more
Berklee Blog! How do the exchange students from Berklee do? Read the post about a visit in Freiburg at the IMCF in the Berklee Blog: Read more
Pre-Auditions 2011! For the first time it will be possible for applicants who live far away to apply for the IMCF through a pre-screening video audition. The results can be used to determine whether it is a good idea to travel a far distance for the live audition or where there might be room for improvement as preparation for the audition. Read more
Pictures from the Jazzhaus! St. Nicholas Day was celebrated in the Jazzhouse with a rocking celebration! Project Mayhem from the International Music College and student bands from the Berklee College of Music were there!Read moreRocking The German Sprache The Berklee study abroad students name a short, funny video to document the progress in their German studies. Here is the Video:
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Winter Semester 2010-11: Many young musicians from all over the world have started the studies at IMCF - including 16 exchange students from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Welcome! Read more
Songs to download: Here is music from the students of the IMCF. Listen here!
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Deutscher Rock & Pop Prize Nomination: IMCF student Jonas Birthelmer is nominated in the category of “Deutscher Song Prize” for the Deutschen Rock & Pop Prize. Listen here with video! Read moreMore questions about training? Contact our student advisors now! Tel. 0761/36 88 89-22 Read more
The world visiting: For the first time the "Berklee International Network Summit" took place at the International Music College Freiburg - a summit of representatives of the 14 twin schools from all over the world. With photo gallery! (article in German) Read more