The degree course Concert Examination: Ensemble Conducting New Music is aimed at very advanced, experienced conducting students with a Master’s degree who want to focus on the special challenges facing music in the 20th and 21st century. In addition, it gives conductors already active the opportunity to expand their repertoire and to acquire the additional qualifications that are increasingly important in today’s concert life.

Key areas include the development of an extended, adaptable conducting technique, stylistic flexibility and the development of an overview of the very diverse repertoire. Students gain practical experience in close contact with the composition class and the instrumentalists. The degree programme regularly cooperates with the Saxon Wind Philharmonic, Sian Edwards’ conducting class at the Royal Academy of Music London, the European Academy of the Arts in Montepulciano and various guest ensembles.