“KOMPASS”

“Kompass” is the career-orientation program of the International Music College Freiburg for music courses of study in rock/pop and jazz.

Target Group

This program is targeted for young instrumentalists and singers, who would like to prepare for an entry examination for musical training – either specifically for the Basic or Main Program of the IMCF, or in general, for study at other schools. This pertains especially to those with low- to middle-level skills, who feel unsure about their career choice, or to those who have already participated in an entry exam without success.

Investigated Topics

The courses cover these topics: rhythm training, harmony, ear training, reading and notating music, analytical listening, styles, instrumental or voice training in a band context, tips for preparing for entry examinations, as well as general information about studying music and life as a professional musician.

Date

“Kompass” takes place in either the summer or winter semester on 8 dates, always Sundays, distributed over 4 months, and enables present students, as well as those who would like to study, to take part in a further journey.

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Events
  • 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
News
  • 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 more
  • Rocking 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: Read more
  • 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! Read more
  • 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 more
  • More 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