Between jazz session and lecture theatre: Stella-Marie studies Singing at BTU

Stella-Marie is in her 3rd semester studying Instrumental and Vocal Performance and Teaching in the field of Jazz/Rock/Pop Singing at BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg.

"My singing teacher at the time also studied at BTU. He highly recommended it to me," reports Stella-Marie. "But it was the teaching aspect that really appealed to me and I have to be honest and say that it's really very good here."

She is very happy with her decision to choose the study programme: "It's very informal here, which makes it all the nicer. You make friends straight away." Above all, Stella-Marie appreciates the many opportunities to put theory directly into practice. "Whether it's at our jazz sessions, which take place every second Thursday, or at end-of-semester concerts - making music together is definitely not neglected." She particularly appreciates the fact that the students have practice rooms at their disposal. "That's where we sometimes create one or two of our own songs. There's definitely plenty of room to develop."

If you're still unsure whether the degree programme is right for you, Stella-Marie recommends the trial course in April. "It gives you an insight into some of the courses and you can always speak to someone and ask questions." The student council is also available to answer questions. "The most important thing is to listen to what you enjoy most, and maybe music and this study programme is exactly what will fulfil you!"

Study Instrumental and Vocal Performance and Teaching at BTU

Study your passion and graduate with a Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) in Instrumental and Vocal Performance and Teaching after eight semesters!
You can choose between the disciplines "Classical Music" and "Jazz/Rock/Pop" (both with a major in harmony instrument, melody instrument or Singing) as well as "Elementary Music Pedagogy" (with an instrument or Singing). In addition to artistic training in individual and ensemble lessons, you will be taught essential pedagogical and musical basics in theory and practice and given a wide range of options to develop your individual profile.

From the winter semester 2026/27, the Bachelor's degree in Instrumental and Vocal Performance and Teaching can also be completed as a co-op programme with practical placement.

The Trial study programme for Instrumental and Vocal Performance and Teaching will take place from 27 to 29 April 2026 at the Sachsendorf campus.