University course - Elemental Music & Movement Education

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This course it is designed with the requirements of the primary school curriculum in mind. The aim is to support teachers in competently imparting the content and competences listed in the curriculum for music education: singing, elementary instrumental playing, music and movement, and music appreciation.

Department of Studies & Examinations
+43 676 88122 492
studienabteilung@moz.ac.at

Length of course
2 semesters / 56 ECTS-AP

Language of instruction
German

Registration deadline
Currently no entrance examinations; the course will not be offered until further notice!

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In addition, the course will enable participants not only to realise the "Didactic Principles" listed in the curriculum in the classroom, but also to understand music, movement and art as fundamental and discover news ways of teaching them in an interdisciplinary way (in connection with German, foreign language instruction/English, physical education and sports). Participants will also take part in classes that encourage them to find their artistic voice, to discover their inner creativiy and to expand their repertoire of methods; this will enable participants to deal with their students' creative impulses with increasing levels of competence and confidence.

Elemental music and movement education encompasses and integrates all musical and dance/movement subject areas that appear to be of central importance for an artistic-pedagogical (human) education. Essential foundations are the connection and the in-relation of speech/voice, music and movement/dance and art as well as their interdisciplinary inspiration. Fundamental and characteristic for elemental music and movement education is the artistic-pedagogical and creative handling of music, language and dance in the work with groups. Special working principles are derived from this: Exploration, improvisation, composition, reproduction, reception and reflection.

General information

The university course is aimed at educators who are interested in the creative use of language, music and dance in their field of activity. This programme offers an extension of their professional qualification.

For admission, proof of a completed pedagogical degree or proof of a degree related to pedagogy at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution is required. Interested parties with legally equivalent degrees or with a relevant professional qualification may also be admitted (e.g. graduates of an educational institution for kindergarten pedagogy). Admission is granted in the order in which applications are received, provided that the prerequisites are met.

Applications should be made at least two months in advance of the start of the course using the → Registration form.

The course lasts two semesters and comprises 8 weekends in one academic year, with classes being held in blocks from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. The minimum number of participants is 12 and the maximum 16.

Documents required for registration:

Curriculum vitae
Letter of motivation
Degree or diploma certificates from pedagogical studies
Completed application form
A DVD showing the applicant in the following situations: solo singing (e.g. a folk song), solo playing an instrument, solo dancing (e.g. dance improvisation; folk dance), teaching a group music and/or dance. Recording/excerpt of min. 25min/max. 50min
In addition, the DVD should be accompanied by a booklet containing information on the pieces performed, lesson planning, the situation(s) in which the performance(s) took place and any other relevant information.

The course fees are a one-time fee of Euro 1,800. In addition, the Students' Union (ÖH) fee must be paid regularly.

In order to obtain their course certificate, participants must complete all required courses and submit documentation of a project carried out in their own field of activity.

The steps necessary for registration are detailed below. Applicants who have already studied at an Austrian university should start with step 3.

1. Create a basic account in MOZonline
2. Once in the MOZonline account: fill in the mandatory statistics UHstat1 (pre-registration for studies) and make a note of the application number that is sent by email upon submission of this information.
3. Create an application account in Muvac
4. Fill out your own profile in Muvac (minimum requirements: personal data, information on expertise matching the desired degree programme, in the CV: current employment and information on previous training)

During the application period:

5. Select your desired degree programme in Muvac (Browse -> Studies)
6. Fill out the application form in Muvac ("Apply now"), being sure to enter your application number (see step 2) or Austrian matriculation number in the appropriate field

Detailed instructions with screenshots can be found here.
Please take a look at the FAQs about registration in Muvac if you have any problems.

Communication during the application process takes place via Muvac or email, depending on the degree programme. Please ensure that you can be contacted at the email address entered in your profile throughout the entire application process and regularly check whether you have received any new messages in Muvac. You can set your own profile to inform you of any new messages in Muvac by email (Account settings -> Notifications).

If your contact details change, please update your profile yourself.

Der Lehrgang dauert zwei Semester und umfasst 8 Wochenenden in einem Studienjahr. Er wird ab einer Mindestanzahl von 15 Teilnehmerinnen und Teilnehmern durchgeführt. Der Unterricht wird von Freitagnachmittag bis Sonntagmittag geblockt durchgeführt.

10.-12. Oktober 2025
21.-23. November 2025
12.-14. Dezember 2025
16.-18. Januar 2026
13.-15. März 2026
17.-19. April 2026
22.-24. Mai 2026
12.-14. Juni 2026

Elementares Musizieren und Ensemblespiel 01 + 02: Ari Glage
Sensibilisierung der Wahrnehmung, Bewegungstechnik: Andrea Ostertag, MA
Bewegungsimprovisation und -gestaltung: Andrea Ostertag, MA
Modelle zur Verbindung von Musik und Tanz: Mag.^a Barbara Tischitz
Stimmbildung und Vokales Gestalten: Laura Humphreys, BA
Elementares Instrumentarium: Ari Glage
Elementare Komposition 01 + 02: Prof.ⁱⁿ Anna Töller
Didaktik der Elementaren Musik- und Bewegungspädagogik: Mag.^a Doris Valtiner
Individuelles Praxisprojekt: Mag. Doris Valtiner

Stand: 18.04.2025

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