German and Music

Vienna is the city where the musical greats Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Brahms lived and worked.
Learn German and study music at the Vienna Conservatory. In cooperation with the Vienna Conservatory, ActiLingua Academy in Vienna offers an opportunity to combine a German course with music studies at the Vienna Conservatory.

German and Music Programme

A German course of your choice (i.e. Standard Course, Intensive Course) for 4 weeks up to 12 months, with 20 to 30 German lessons and 5 lessons cultural and leisure programme per week. In the afternoon you receive one individual instrumental music or vocal lesson per week and one supplementary theoretical music class per week at the Vienna Conservatory.

German course

German course of your choice with 20 to 30 German lessons and 5 lessons (2-3 times) of cultural and leisure programme per week. You study German for 4 or 6 lessons daily from Monday to Friday in small international groups, following a recognized curriculum. Our cultural programme with its Vienna city walks, talks and other activities promotes insights into Austrian culture and music.
• Standard Course: You study German in 20 weekly lessons. 5 weekly lessons of cultural and leisure programme are included in the price.
• Intensive Course: 10 weekly lessons of German in especially small study groups in addition to your Standard Course.
Insider-tip: All German courses with a duration of 12 or more weeks are reduced by up to 30%! This discount is already considered in our price list.

Cultural and leisure programme

Cultural and leisure activities are organized 2 to 3 times per week (5 lessons) and are included in the price. Talks, discussions on Austrian music, art, literature, tours of the sights of Vienna, parties and sports – all form part of this programme.

Music at the Conservatory

Music instruction takes place at the Vienna Conservatory which is about 20 minutes from ActiLingua Academy by underground. About 600 students from all over the world study music at this music institute. Instruction for music students and professionals and music lessons for enthusiastic amateurs are available.

Practical music lessons: You receive one individual instrumental or vocal lesson per week.
Theoretical music lessons: One theoretical subject per week, such as history of music, music composition, acoustics, instrumental music tuition.
Practice in orchestra, chamber music or choir.
Information on practise facilities in Vienna is available at ActiLingua Academy (approx. EUR 2,5 to EUR 7 per hour).

Diplomas

A Vienna Conservatory certificate testifying the attended music lessons and the educational level, ActiLingua certificate.

Applicants requirements

Beginners of German can start the German course and practical music lessons at the same time.
Good knowledge of German is necessary to follow the theoretical music lessons at the Vienna Conservatory.

German Language Course:

Lessons:	i.e. Standard Course (20) or Intensive Course (30) + music lesson (1) + cultural programme (5) per week.
Group size:	Standard Course: 8-12,
Duration:	4 weeks - 12 months.
Minimum age:	16 years

Starting dates
all Levels:	every Monday (except absolute beginners)
Beginners only:	Mar 05, 2012 / Apr 02, 2012 / Apr 30, 2012 / Jun 04, 2012 / Jul 02, 2012 / Jul 30, 2012 / Aug 27, 2012 / Sep 24, 2012 / Oct 29, 2012 / Dec 03, 2012 /

What does my schedule look like? Go to schedule!

What does this German & Music course cost and what is included in the price? Go to price site!

Holidays:

2011: Jan 01 / Jan 06 /Apr 25 /May 1 / Jun 2 / Jun 13 / Jun 23 / Aug 15 / Oct 26 / Nov 1 / Dec 8 / Dec 25-26
2012: Jan 01 / Jan 06 /April 9 /May 1 / May 17 / May 28 / Jun 7 / Aug 15 / Oct 26 / Nov 1 / Dec 8 / Dec 24-28

Conservatorium: as above and special holiday regulations.
No music classes on holidays, but you can start your German course, even when the Vienna Conservatory is closed.