Landeskonservatorium Vorarlberg

Ein Haus mit langer Tradition und neuen Impulsen.
Das Vorarlberger Landeskonservatorium in idealer
geographischer Lage im Herzen Europas hat Zukunft.
Vergangenheit wird reflektiert, Gegenwart erkannt
und das Morgen gestaltet: International und interdisziplinär,
mit höchstem Anspruch an die Qualität
von Kunst und Lehre, Wissenschaft und Management.
Das Vorarlberger Landeskonservatorium – zentraler
Kulturträger und Kompetenzzentrum mit internationaler
Ausstrahlung.
A house with long tradition and new impulses.
The Vorarlberg State Conservatory with its ideal geographical location in the heart of Europe has
a future. Because we reflect the past, recognise the present and shape tomorrow: international
and interdisciplinary, with the highest demands of art and education, science and management.
The Vorarlberg State Conservatory— central cultural institution and centre of excellence with
international resonance.
Una casa con larga tradicion y nuevos impulsos.
El Conservatorio de Vorarlberg con su situación geográfica ideal en el corazón de Europa
tiene futuro. Ya que refleja el pasado, reconoce el presente y modela el futuro: internacional
e interdiciplinario, con altas aspiraciones de calidad artística, de enseñanza, de ciencia y
administración. El Conservatorio del Estado de Vorarlberg es representante cultural, centro
de competencia con resonancia internacional.

Die etwa 350 Studierenden aus
18 Nationen am Vorarlberger Landeskonservatorium
werden von 70
international besetzten Dozenten aus
13 verschiedenen Ländern in persönlicher
Weise in einem Gebäudekomplex
betreut, der über 12.000m² umfasst.
Einzigartige, von Parkanlagen und Natur
umgebene Architektur und Infrastruktur
tragen zu erfüllendem Arbeiten und
Studieren bei. Zur Verfügung stehen
hochwertigste Instrumente in hervorragendem
Zustand für alle Fachbereiche
der Musik.
Der Mensch macht die Musik.
The individual sets the tone.
El individuo hace la musica.
Approximately 350 students of 18 nations
enjoy the personal attention of 70 international
instructors from 13 different
countries in a building complex encompassing
over 12.000 m 2 . Unique, surrounded
by parks and nature, the campus and its
infrastructure facilitate rewarding work
and study. An array of high quality instruments
in top condition is at the disposal of
all departments.
Alrededor de 350 estudiantes procedentes
de 18 diferentes países son asesorados per-
sonalmente por un cuerpo internacional
de 70 docentes procedentes de 13 naciones
diferentes en un complejo de instalaciones
que abarca mas de 12.000 m 2 .
Su arquitectura rodeada de zonas verdes y
con estacionamiento al alcance hacen posibles
condiciones optimas para el trabajo
y el estudio.
El Conservatorio cuenta tambien con valiosos
instrumentos en exelentes condiciones
para todos los sectores de la música.

Unsere DozentInnen sind international, ihre Berufung ist
die Kunst. Die Vermittlung von Können, von Wissen und
Leidenschaft, Enthusiasmus, Tiefe und Weite. Unabhängig
davon, ob das Studienziel ein künstlerisches oder ein
pädagogisches ist.
Die universitäre Ausrichtung.
Die Grundlage für den Studienbetrieb am Vorarlberger
Landeskonservatorium sind die europäischen Bildungsstandards,
ab dem Studienjahr 2005/06 wird in Kooperation
mit der Musikuniversität Mozarteum Salzburg der akademische
Studienabschluss Bachelor eingeführt.
Die Ausbildungsmöglichkeiten im Einzelnen:
• Studium der Instrumental- und Gesangspädagogik in
Zusammenarbeit mit der Musikuniversität »Mozarteum«
Salzburg
• Diplom-Konzertfach in allen Orchesterinstrumenten,
Klavier, Orgel und Gesang
• Vorbereitungsstudiengänge in allen Orchesterinstrumenten,
Klavier, Orgel und Gesang
• Lehrgang Chorleitung
• Lehrgang Blasorchesterleitung
• Lehrgang Katholische Kirchenmusik C
• Fort- und Weiterbildung für MusikschullehrerInnen,
Instrumental- und GesangspädagogInnen
• Ausbildungsschwerpunkte für »Neue Musik« sowie
»Musik und Medizin«
• Interdisziplinäre Vernetzungen mit dem »Theater am Sau-
markt«, dem »Tanzherbst«, dem »Feldkirch Festival« etc.
• Jährliche Meisterkurse mit international renommierten
KünstlerInnen
Kompetenz und
Internationalität.
Expertise and internationality.
Competencia e internacionalidad.
Our faculty is international, its vocation is artistry. The communication
of skill, knowledge and passion, enthusiasm, breadth
and depth. Irrespective of whether the goal of study is performance
or pedagogy.
University oriented.
European educational standards form the basis of the scholastic
enterprise at the Conservatory. As of the school year
2005/06, it will introduce a Bachelor Degree in cooperation
with the Music University Mozarteum Salzburg.
The available courses of study in detail:
• Bachelor of Music Education (vocal or instrumental) in collaboration
with the Music University Mozarteum in Salzburg
• Performance Diploma — orchestra instruments, piano,
organ, accordion and voice
• Preparatory studies — orchestra instruments, piano, organ,
accordion and voice
• Seminar in choral conducting
• Seminar in conducting of wind ensembles
• Seminar in Catholic Church music “C”
• Continuing education for music school teachers, instrumen-
tal and vocal teachers
• Instructional topics for “New Music” and “Music and
Medicine”
• Interdisciplinary integration with the “Theater am
Saumarkt”, “Tanzherbst“”, “Feldkirch Festival”, etc.
• Yearly master classes with internationally renowned artists
El cuerpo de docentes es internacional, su vocación: la cultura
e impartir su capacidad, conocimientos y pasión, entusiasmo,
profundidad y amplitud, independientemente de cual sea la
meta del estudiante: artística o pedagógica.
Orientación universitaria.
Los programas de estudios estan basados en los niveles vigentes
europeos. A partir del año escolar 2005/06 sera posible
adquirir el titulo académico de «Bachelor» (Licenciatura) en
cooperación con la Universidad de Musica «Mozarteum» de
Salzburgo.
Las carreras específicas:
• Carreras de pedagogia instrumental y vocal en coordinación
con la Universidad de Musica «Mozarteum» de Salzburgo
• Diploma de concertismo para todos los instrumentos orquestales
asi como para piano, organo y canto
• Estudios preparatorios para todos los intrumentos orquestrales,
asi como para piano, organo y canto
• Cursos de dirección coral
• Cursos de dirección de orquestas de alientos
• Cursos de musica sacra católica
• Cursos de perfeccionamiento para maestros de música, pedaggos
instrumentalistas y vocales
• Intrucción especializada en música contemporánea asi como
medicina y música
• Red de interacción con el teatro «Saumarkt» en Feldkirch,
«Otoño de Danza», «Festival de Feldkirch», etc.
• Cursos anuales de perfeccionamiento con maestros de
renombre internacional

Ein einzigartiges Ambiente.
Unique ambience.
Un ambiente único y singular.
Eine Umgebung, die einlädt zur schöpferischen Wechselwirkung zwischen
jungen Menschen und alten Mauern, klassizistischer Architektur und modernem
Leben. Es gibt nicht viele Institute, die ihren Dozenten, Studenten,
Künstlern, Veranstaltern und Publikum diese anregende Umgebung bieten
können.
Surroundings that invite creative interplay
between young people and old walls, between
classic architecture and modern life,
between nature and culture. Few institutions
can offer its professors and students
— as well as promoters, performers
and audiences — such an inspiring setting.
El Conservatorio de Vorarlberg se encuentra
enclavado en un ambiente que invita
al intercambio creador: entre la gente
joven y sus muros antiguos, su arquitectura
clásica y la vida moderna. Hay pocos
institutos que puedan ofrecer a sus docentes,
estudiantes, artistas, organizadores y
al público este ambiente tan estimulante.

Stilvolle Räume für Ihre Veranstaltung.
Das Konservatorium ist offen. Für Kunst
und Kultur, für private, gewerbliche und
institutionelle Veranstalter. Ob im Festsaal
mit seinen 450 Sitzplätzen, Kleiner
Konzertsaal, Kapelle mit 500 Sitzplätzen
oder Pförtnerhaus – der Ton macht die
Musik und das Ambiente die Veranstaltung.
Geschichte auf neuestem Stand.
Sowohl was die technische Infrastruktur
als auch den Support und Service des
Hauses angeht, finden Veranstalter wie
Besucher modernste Einrichtungen.
Stylish settings for your event.
The Conservatory is open. For art and
culture, for private, business and institutional
hosts. Whether in the Festival Hall
with its 450 seats, the Minor Hall, the
Chapel with 500 seats or the Gatehouse
— the tone makes the music and the ambience
the event.
Tradition up to date.
Hosts and visitors will find the most modern
facilities regarding technical infrastructure
as well as support and service.
Exclusivas salas de eventos.
El Conservatorio de Vorarlberg está abierto
al público: para arte y cultura, para
organizaciones privadas, institucionales,
e industriales. Ya sea la «Festsaal» con cupo
para 450 personas, la «Sala pequeña», la
capilla con cupo para 500 personas o la
«Pfoertnerhaus» – el tono hace la musica,
y el ambiente la presentación.
Instalaciones historicas al tanto de la
época actual.
Tanto la infraestructura técnica como el
cunjunto de servicios del Conservatorio
ofrecen las posibilidades mas modernas.

Die wissenschaftliche Musikbibliothek mit ihren über 30.000
Medien dient neben der Unterstützung von Lehre und Studium
am Vorarlberger Landeskonservatorium zugleich der regionalen,
nationalen und internationalen Literatur- und Informationsvermittlung.
Seit der Neueröffnung 2000 steht nun auch der
Öffentlichkeit ein moderner Dienstleister im musikwissenschaftlichen
und musikpädagogischen Bereich zur Verfügung.
Der Musik verpflichtet. Und ihrer Verfügbarkeit.
Dedicated to music. And to its availability.
Nuestro deber es la música y su adquisición.
The academic music library with over 30,000 items, besides serving
the needs of the conservatory, also helps the regional, national and
international dissemination of information and literature. Since its
reopening in 2000, this service oriented library specialising in musicology
and music education is available to the public.
Cuenta con una biblioteca de musicología con mas de 30.000
medios que proporciona información y apoyo para el aprendizaje
y estudio tanto a nivel regional, nacional e internacional.
Desde su reapertura en el año 2000 esta a la disposición del
público un area especializada en musicología y pedagogía.

Büro für Internationale
Beziehungen
Office . for International Relations.
Oficina de relaciones internacionales.
Das Büro für Internationale
Beziehungen pflegt die Kooperationen
mit ausländischen
Universitäten, Musikhochschulen,
Konservatorien
und anderen Institutionen
und ist Ansprechpartner für
alle Fragen der Studierenden-
und Lehrendenmobilität.
Der Aufgabenbereich erstreckt
sich zudem auf
• Beratung und Betreuung
ausländischer StudienbewerberInnen
und Studierender
• Vermittlung von grundlegenden
Informationen zu Studienmöglichkeiten,Zulassungsvoraussetzungen,
Studieninhalten und -anforderungen
• Informationen zum Auslandsstudium
• Koordination und Betreuung
internationaler Projekte
The Office for International
Relations promotes the cooperation
with foreign universities,
music academies and conservatories
as well as with other
institutions, and is the advisor
for all questions concerning
student and teacher mobility.
The scope of service includes:
• Counselling and guidance for
foreign applicants and students
• Communication of basic infor
mation concerning study opportunities,
admissions, curriclum
and requirements
• Information about foreign
studies
• Coordination and supervision
of international projects
La oficina de relaciones internacionales
se encarga de cooperar
con Universidades, Escuelas
Superiores de Música, Conservatorios
y otras instituciones y
funge como intermediario en
cuestiones de mobilidad para
estudiantes y profesores. Sus
funciones son:
• Consultación, asesoramiento
y orientación para estudiantes
y aspirantes extranjeros
• Información acerca de las
posibilidades de estudio, requisitos
de admisión y contenido
de estudios
• Información acerca de estudios
en el extranjero
• Coordinación y atención a
proyectos internacionales
Kontakt /Contact /Contacto
Herr Jörg-Maria Ortwein
Vorarlberger Landeskonservatorium GmbH
Reichenfeldgasse 9
A - 6800 Feldkirch
Tel. +43 (0) 699 / 128 724 63
joerg.maria.ortwein@vlk.ac.at

Vorarlberger Landeskonservatorium GmbH Reichenfeldgasse 9 A - 6800 Feldkirch
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ECTS Information Package
Study Guide for International Students
Studying and Living in Feldkirch & Vorarlberg
Sharing borders with Germany, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Vorarlberg is Austria’s westernmost
state and is part of one of the strongest economic regions in the European Union.
Although Vorarlberg is a small state with a population of 350,000, it boasts a surprising number of
mainstream and alternative cultural institutions and events that cater to every taste. Detailed listings
of events can be found in the cultural magazine Kultur and the daily newspaper Vorarlberger
Nachrichten.
In addition to art and culture, Vorarlberg – with its mountains, lakes and fine recreational facilities –
also provides excellent conditions for lots of different types of sports, such as skiing, snowboarding,
swimming, surfing, golf, tennis, climbing, mountain biking and canyoning, etc.
Feldkirch is a fascinating and beautiful medieval centre. Welcome to the best preserved medieval
township in Vorarlberg which shows the unique transitions between the past centuries. Stone
witnesses from a long ago era tell us the story of the westernmost city in Austria ­ the story of
medieval times. Stroll through the centuries and underneath the arcades of the medieval centre
Feldkirch.
The Vorarlberger Landeskonservatorium, the original seat of the Jesuit school „Stella Matutina“,
was built in 1900/1901 by the Jesuit Order who had already come to Feldkirch in 1649. In 1938 the
Nazi regime closed down the Stella Matutina and used the building as a German Reich financial
school. Later on it was used as a military hospital. The grammar school Stella Matutina existed from
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ist re­opening in 1946 until 1979. Ever since, the building has been known as the Vorarlberger
Landeskonservatorium and is open to some 400 students studying music.
The capital of Vorarlberg, Bregenz, on the eastside of the Lake of Constance, possesses a unique
medieval town center above the busy streets of modern Bregenz, as well as the largest open­air
stage on the lake with a charming promenade. Worth seeing: Pfänder cable car, Alpine game park
Pfänder and eagle show, Festival house, “Kunsthaus” Art gallery. World famous cities and cultural
centres are also within easy reach of Vorarlberg: For example, Zurich (125 km), Innsbruck (155
km), Munich (220 km) or Milan (260 km).
Full­Time Degrees
Bachelor of Arts: Instrumental and Voice Pedagogy
As of 2005, the Vorarlberger Landeskonservatorium offer a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education
(vocal or instrumental) in collaboration with the Music University Mozarteum in Salzburg. This
undergraduate study provides a well­rounded artistic, pedagogic and scientific education in keeping
with international standards of quality. This study furthers the acquisition and refinement of
abilities, knowledge and experience, at the same time encourages critical observation, evaluation
and documentation. The breadth of the training guarantees versatility for future professional
practice, whether in music education, cultural management or media, freelancing, etc. The
foundation for lifelong learning is firmly established. The Bachelors Degree is recognised
worldwide and enables continuation of studies for a master degree at any university or college. It
also facilitates application for work in other European countries; cumbersome recognition
procedures are a thing of the past!
The course of study in IGP normally takes four years. As part of the study, one must choose a minor
­ an instrument or special area of study. Except for minors in contemporary music and composition
techniques, an audition is required. The following minors are available: second instrument (voice),
pre­school music education, choral or ensemble conducting, pop and jazz music, contemporary
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music and composition techniques.
At present, following majors can be chosen:
piano, organ, harpsichord, accordeon, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, harp, guitar, flute,
recorder, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion and voice.
Fulltime Degree „Künstlerisches Diplomstudium“ (A2, A3)
The curriculum of this performance diploma is designed to develop mature professional skills on
one's chosen instrument as well as familiarity in music theory. The course is divided into two stages
of eight and four semesters, with a continuation exam in the middle. One may begin studying with
15 years of age; conclusion of studies takes place with the nationally recognised performance exam.
Performance majors are presently offered in:
piano, organ, harpsichord, accordeon, violin, viola, violoncello, contrabass, harp, guitar, flute,
recorder, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion, voice and
composition.
The ECTS System
ECTS, the "European Credit Transfer System," was developed by the Commission of the European
Union in order to provide common procedures to guarantee academic recognition of studies abroad.
It provides a way of measuring and comparing learning achievements and transferring them from
one institution to another.
ECTS is based on the principle of mutual trust and confidence between the participating
institutions. The few rules of ECTS, concerning information on courses available, agreement
between the home and host institutions, and the use of credit points to indicate student workload,
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are set out to reinforce this mutual trust and confidence.
Vorarlberger Landeskonservatorium ­ the Institution
Name and Address
Vorarlberger Landeskonservatorium GmbH
Reichenfeldgasse 9
6800 Feldkirch
Austria
Phone: +43.5522.71110.0
Fax: +43.5522.71110.63
sekretariat@vlk.ac.at
Internet: www.vlk.ac.at
General Practical Information
Planning your stay and host country formalities
You are advised to inform yourself about Austria and its people before leaving as well as to
consider what you have to bring and what you can expect upon your arrival. Good sources for this
kind of information are local students, different travel guides as well as the Internet.
Visa and Conditions of Residence
EU Residents:
Citizens of EU member states need a valid travel document (passport) for their entry and residence
in Austria. They are also required to have adequate funds and health insurance (E 111 or E 128
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form or e­card) for the duration of their stay.
Non­EU Residents:
Citizens of other countries need to contact the nearest Austrian embassy or consulate in their
country of origin to determine visa and residency permit requirements for their individual case. This
should be done well in advance of the planned date of entry into Austria as processing time can take
up to two to three months and needs to be done outside of Austria.
Important
Upon arrival in Austria, all students are obliged to register with the police (Meldeamt) within the
first three days of arrival. The International Office at the Vorarlberger Landeskonservatorium will
help students to fill out and submit this registration form during the first day of the orientation.
More information on http://www.oead.ac.at/_english/austria/index.html
How to apply
Application and Admission Procedures for Exchange Students (Guest Students)
Students who wish to study as exchange students at Vorarlberger Landeskonservatorium within the
framework of an exchange program are requested to contact first the international office at their
home university to make sure that they will be nominated by their home institution.
If there is no bilateral agreement between your home university and the Vorarlberger
Landeskonservatorium please check if your home university will accept your planned semester
abroad.
After getting permission from your home institution please submit your application electronically
(email) as well as on paper. The completed application has to been sent by mail to the following
address:
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Vorarlberger Landeskonservatorium GmbH
International Office
Reichenfeldgasse 9
A­6800 Feldkirch
Austria
Email: joerg.maria.ortwein@vlk.ac.at
Immediately after receiving your application we will send you more detailed information
concerning your exchange semester.
The Diploma Supplement
The Diploma Supplement (DS) is a document attached to a higher education diploma aiming at
improving international ‘transparency’ and at facilitating the academic and professional recognition
of qualifications (diplomas, degrees, certificates etc.). It is designed to provide a description of the
nature, level, context, content and status of the studies that were pursued and successfully
completed by the individual named on the original qualification to which this supplement is
appended. It should be free from any value­judgements, equivalence statements or suggestions
about recognition. It is a flexible non­prescriptive tool which is designed to save time, money and
workload. It is capable of adaptation to local needs.
The DS is produced by national institutions according to a template that has been developed by a
Joint European Commission ­ Council of Europe ­ UNESCO working party that tested and refined
it.
The DS is composed of eight sections (information identifying the holder of the qualification,
information identifying the qualification, information on the level of the qualification, information
on the contents and results gained, information on the function of the qualification, additional
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information, certification of the Supplement, information on the national higher education system).
Information in all eight sections should be provided. Where information is not provided, an
explanation should give the reason why. Institutions have to apply to the DS the same
authentication procedures as for the diploma itself.
Benefits of the Diploma Supplement for Students:
• A diploma that is more readable and easily comparable abroad.
• A precise description of their academic curriculum and on the competencies acquired during
the study period.
• Objectivity and a fair judgement of their achievements and competencies
• An easier access to opportunities of work or further studies abroad
• It fosters their employability (employers are more and more interested by the student profile
that is provided for in the DS).
Benefits of the Diploma Supplement for Institutions of Higher Education:
• It facilitates academic and professional recognition, thus increasing the transparency of
qualifications.
• It protects national/institutional autonomy while offering a common frame, which is
accepted all over Europe.
• It promotes informed judgements about qualifications that can be understood in another
educational context.
• It raises the visibility of the institution abroad.
• It promotes the employability of their graduates at national and international level.
• It helps saving time since it provides the answers to a lot of recurrent questions put to
administrative services in institutions about the content and portability of diplomas.
Academic calendar
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Course I: 1 st of october until 31 th of january
Course II: 3 rd of march until 10 th of july
General Practical Information
Checklist to Plan Your Stay
• Apply for or renew your passport. Make photocopies of it and leave one to someone reliable
in your home country and take one with you in case the original gets lost or stolen.
• Get medical checkups. Make appointments for complete medical, dental and eye
examinations. Tell your doctors that you will be out of the country for an extended period of
time and need to stock up on medical prescriptions for that time. Be sure to stock up on
contact lenses or at least bring the prescriptions with you.
• Apply for international driving license. If you plan to drive here, you will need an
international driving license, which is also valid in Austria. Ask your country’s embassy for
more information.
• Inform magazines, catalogues and other parties sending you post of your change of address.
If you don’t know your address in Austria yet, at least change your address to that of a
trusted family member or friend in the meantime.
• Almost all the accommodation possibilities have beddings (blankets and pillows), but
sometimes own bed linen is needed. Note that the blankets and pillows may be of different
sizes than the ones in your home county. The size of a blanket in Austria is normally 140 x
200 cm and of a pillow 70 x 90 cm. Your are advised to bring your own towels if not stated
otherwise.
• Bring along all important documents and items you will need for your studies (e.g. 2
passport­photos, dictionaries), health care (E111 or E128 form, or the e­card, or private
health care insurance papers) and traveling (e.g. passport, tickets and traveling insurance
papers).
• You should make sure that you have enough cash or traveler’s checks for your arrival, as it
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might take some time before you will have a chance to take out money with your credit /
cash card or to open an account in the local bank and receive money transactions from your
home country.
• Often students bring photos of their family or special things with them, which make the
beginning in an new environment easier and helps to overcome possible feelings of being
homesick.
• You might want to bring some of the familiar food items (candies, diet foods, special spices,
convenience food, etc.) until you get used to the Austrian labeling. Even though most likely
it won’t take you a long time to find either the same products with different labels or similar
products.
• If you bring electronic advices from your home country, make sure you purchase adapter
plugs, converters and transformers (e.g. from 110 to 220 volts) which match the Austrian
standard ­ two round prongs and the electricity of 220 volts.
Travel Information
The nearest airports are Altenrhein (CH) 40 km, Friedrichshafen (D) 45 km, Zurich Kloten (CH)
145 km, Innsbruck (A) 160 km and Munich (D) 215 km. It is also possible to fly via Vienna (A).
From there a train can be taken to Feldkirch either via Bregenz or Innsbruck, with a journey of
approximately 2,5 (Zurich), 4,5 (Munich), and 8 hours (Vienna). The main train station in Feldkirch
is “Feldkirch Hauptbahnhof.”
For train connections to/from/in Austria, see the following links:
Austrian Railway (link)
German Railway (link)
Swiss Railway (link)
Taxis are available in front of the train station. Alternatively is it possible to use yellow busses
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(Regional busses). The journey from the train station to the Landesgericht/Vorarlberger
Landeskonservatorium takes approximately ten minutes and a single ticket cost about EURO 1,20.
As a rule, students are met individually upon arrival in Feldkirch by a representative of the
International Office and taken to their place of residence. It is therefore important that the
International Office is informed of exact times of arrival. Students should plan to arrive between the
office hours from 09:00 a.m. and 05:00 p.m.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in the western part of Austria is quite high. While expenses may vary, it is
advisable to budget EURO 630 to EURO 730 for a month for accommodation and living.
Costs (per month) for: (EURO)
Rent 250 to 300
Utilities 70
Food 250 to 300
Study Materials 25
Copying Expenses 20
Cost of Restaurant Meal with Drink 5 to 10
Accommodation
Lehrhotel Rätia
Schillerstraße 8 a
A­6700 Bludenz
Österreich Vorarlberg
Tel.: +43(0)5552/65811
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Fax.: +43(0)5552/65811­32
info@tourismusschulen­bludenz.at
Studentenheim der Schulbrüder
Carinagasse 11
A­6800 Feldkirch
Tel. +43.5522.3430
Institut St. Josef
Ardetzenbergerstrasse 31
A­6800 Feldkirch
Tel. +43.5522.72471
For actual informations contact judith.altrichter@vlk.ac.at
Health and Insurance
Health Care
EU citizens should bring along the insurance form E­111 or E­128 or e­card, which covers health
insurance in Austria. However, all students should contact their health­care provider and determine
what they need for full­insurance coverage in Austria. Students who are privately insured should
note that payment for doctors/hospital service will have to be made upfront before they are
reimbursed by their insurance company. The International Office will help in finding doctors who
can speak English.
Students with special needs
All Vorarlberger Landeskonservatorium buildings/premises are completely wheelchair accessible.
If you have any special wishes, you should contact the International Office of the Vorarlberger
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Landeskonservatorium directly and describe what kind of assistance or treatment you need. We will
help you on an individual basis.
Insurance
Students are advised to obtain household insurance and insurance against loss and damage to
personal property. Note that the Vorarlberger Landeskonservatorium is not liable for loss or damage
to personal property or injuries to persons on its premises.
Study Facilities
Library
The Vorarlberger Landeskonservatorium Library is located in the 2 nd floor of the conservatory. It is
an open­stacks library with reading places, computer research stations, multi­media workstations,
photocopying machine and hifi­stations. The library is free of charge for all students including
exchange students as well as for staff. It is open to all, including the general public.You will receive
more detailed information regarding the library services during the orientation program.
Semester Opening Times:
Mon 01:00 p.m. – 05:00 p.m.
Tue 11:00 a.m. – 07:00 p.m.
Wed, Thu 11:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m.
Other Practical Information
Currency
When arriving in Feldkirch it is useful to have some EURO available. Most stores accept common
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credit cards like VISA, MASTERCARD, and DINERS CLUB. Also, cash­cards/ATM cards (EC­
Karten/Bankomat­Karten) are commonly used in shops. Cash­cards/ATM cards can be ordered
when opening a local bank account. All ATM machines can be accessed with a European ATM
card and a foreign credit card with a pin number. Please note that it is not possible to get cash
advances with credit cards at the bank counter.
Banks and Public Offices
Banks in Austria are normally open Mon – Fri from 08:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 02:00 p.m.
to 03:30 p.m., with some banks offering extended service hours on certain days. We normally
advice exchange students to open a local bank account in order to be able to pay their monthly rent
and bills easily and to make possible money transactions from the home country easier.
Public offices are generally open from Monday until Friday between 08:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and
between 02:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Government and Politics
Austria is a democratic, federal republic governed under the constitution of 1920 and subsequent
reform and amendments thereof, which provide a clear division of power among the legislative,
executive and judicial branches of government.
The legislative power rests with the Austrian Parliament that consists of the National Council
(Nationalrat) with 183 members elected by popular vote according to proportional representation
for a four­year term, the Federal Council (Bundesrat) with, at present, 64 members chosen by the
provincial legislature (Landtag) in proportion to the population of each province, and the Federal
Assembly (Bundesversammlung), made up of both councils.
Executive power is exercised by the federal president (Bundespräsident), who is elected every six
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years by popular vote, and by the government, which is headed by the federal chancellor
(Bundeskanzler), the vice chancellor (Vizekanzler) and the council of ministers (Ministerrat).
The judicial system is composed of three supreme courts: the Supreme Constitutional Court
(Oberster Verfassungsgerichtshof), the Supreme Administrative Court (Oberster
Verwaltungsgerichtshof) and the Supreme Judicial Court (Oberster Gerichtshof).
There are four main political parties in Austria. These are often referred to by their acronyms and
party colors.
• SPÖ Sozialdemokratische Partei Österreichs
(Social Democratic Party of Austria, red)
• ÖVP Österreichische Volkspartei
(Austrian People’s Party, black)
• BZÖ Bündnis Zukunft Österreich
(Alliance Future Austria, orange)
• Die Grünen (Green Party, green)
Climate
The weather in Vorarlberg is very unpredictable with an average temperature ranging from about –
10 º to +10 ºC in winter and +12 º to +28 ºC in summer.
Shopping, Leisure and Cultural Activities
Shopping
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Stores in the city center are usually open Monday through Friday from 09:00 a.m. to 06:00 p.m.
Some shops are closed for lunch between 12:00 p.m. and 02:00 p.m. On Saturdays, the opening
hours are from 09:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – some shops are open until 04:00 p.m.
Large supermarkets /grocery stores are usually open from 08:00 / 08:30 a.m. to 07:00 p.m. during
weekdays and to 05:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
Bakeries open their doors for customers earlier than other shops and the bakery at the main train
station has extended opening hours (Mon – Sun from 05:00 a.m. until 07:00 p.m.). Please be aware
that all stores are closed on Sundays, except some gas station shops.
Sports and Leisure Time
The mountains, the lakes, sports­clubs and fitness­studios, indoor­ and outdoor pools, etc. offer a
great variety of facilities during the whole year. In winter the numerous skiing­regions and resorts
with a total of 320 skiing lifts and slopes up to 2.500 meters invite both locals and tourists to
explore the “white world”. And summer in Vorarlberg is just a great time for those enjoying
cycling, hiking, climbing, water sports, etc.
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Undergraduate studies:
Bachelor of Arts
Instrumental and Voice Pedagogy
09.03.2010
Courses with suggestions for foreign students:
only in german language. The language skills of the students must be on a good level for understanding
this subject.
possible to visit this subject with languange skills in english language.
1.1. Compulsory Courses
I. Major subject
1. Major subject
Voice
Piano
Organ
Cembalo/Accordion
Guitar/Harp
String-/Wind-instruments
Percussions
ECTS-Punkte je Semester ECTS
St SemSSt 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
2(2
*1)
8 16
9
10,5
9
9
9
9
9
II. Pedagogy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
1. Introduction to the music teaching
profession (2 Blocks) (VO)
0,5 1 0,5 1
= 1
2. Introduction to pedagogy and music
pedagogy (VO) 1,2
1 2 2
1
1
= 2
3. Pedagogic psychology1,2 (VO) 1 2 2 1 1 = 2
4. Methodology and didactics of group
lessons (VO+UE) 1,2
1 2 2 1,5 1,5
= 3
5. Didactic in major study1-4 (S) 1 4 4 2 2 2 2 = 8
6. Applied teachers training (PS) 1 1 1 1 = 1
7. In-class observation, practical course
= 8
1-4
(UE)
1 4 4 2 2 2 2
8. Practical course for lower & middle
school literature (major study) (VU)
1 1 1 1
= 1
9. Fundamentals for early education and
basic education 1,2 (VO)
1 2 2
1
1
= 2
10. New Media 1 (VU)
1,5 = 1,5
1 1 1
11. New Media 2 (VU)
1 1 1
8
9,5
8
8
8
8
8
6,5
8
5,5
6,5
7,5
7,5
7,5
7
8,5
6
7
8
8
8
7,5
9,5
8
8
7
7,5
9
8,5
10,5
9
9
8
8,5
10
12,5
12
12
12
12
12,5
14
13,5
13
13
13
13
13,5
15
= 72,5
= 81,5
= 70,5
= 72,5
= 72,5
= 74,5
= 80,5
1,5 = 1,5

III. Music Theory 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
1. Cultural history (VO+PS) 1 2 2 1,5 1,5 = 3
2. Interaction of arts (S) 1 1 1 1,5 = 1,5
3. Introduction to scientific methods (UE)
1 2 2 1 1
= 2
4. History of playing and literature of
voice or chosen instrument 1,2 (VO)
1 2 2 1
1 = 2
5. Composition for music teachers 1-4
(PS)
2 4 8 3 3 3 3
= 12
6. Ear training1-4 (UE) 1 4 4 1 1 1 1 = 4
7. Solfege (UE) 1 1 1 1 = 1
8. Musical form and analysis 1-2 (PS) 2 2 4 2,5 2,5 = 5
9. Acoustics (VO) 1 1 1 1 = 1
10. Study of musical
instruments/Organology (VO)
1 1 1 1
= 1
12. Anatomy and physiology for Musicians
1,2 (VO/UE)
1 2 2 1 1
= 2
13. Fundamentals of Piano Making &
= (2)
Maintenance (Piano & Accordeon
majors)1,2 (VU)
1 2 2 (1) (1)
14. Organ building and stylistics of organ
1,2 (for organ majors) (VO)
2 2 4 (2) (2)
= (4)
IV. History of music 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
1. History of music 1-4 (VO) 2 4 8 2 2 2 2 = 8
2. Ethnology/Folk music (VO+UE) 1 2 2 1 1 = 2
3. History of jazz and popular music
1,2 (VO)
2 1 2 1 1
= 2
4. Performance practice, historic music
and stylistics (S)
1 1 1 1,5
= 1,5
5. Introduction in history and present of
= 1,5
contemporary music and performance
practice (S)
1 1 1 1,5
V. Applied main studies 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
1. Compulsory piano (not for students
majoring in piano) 1-6 (KE 1 ) 1 6 6
1,5
1,5 1,5 1,5 1,5 1,5
= (9)
2. Practical course piano 1,2 (KE) 2
1 2 2 1 1 = 2
3. Conducting 1,2 (KG) 1 2 2 1 1 = 2
4. Choral/Ensemble Conducting 1,2 (KG) 1 2 2 (1) (1) = (2)
5. Ensemble/Chamber Music 1-4 (KG) 3
1 6 6 1,5 1,5 1,5 1,5 1,5 1,5 = 9
6. Choir 1,2 (KG) 4
2 6 12 1,5 1,5 1,5 1,5 1,5 1,5 = 9
7. Orchestra (KG) 5
2 6 12 1,5 1,5 1,5 1,5 1,5 1,5 = 9
8. Coaching/Accompaniment (for all
= (6)
majors except keyboard instruments,
percussion instruments, guitar, harp(KE)
1 4 4 (1,5) (1,5) (1,5) (1,5)
9. Coaching-practice for majors in
= (8)
keyboard instruments, percussion
instruments, guitar, harp 1-4 (KG)
1 4 4 (2) (2) (2) (2)
10. Breathing and movement Training 1,2
(VU)
1 2 2 1 1
= 2
12. Speech training and rhetoric 1,2 (VU) 1 2 2 1 1 = 2
14. Italian (only majors in voice) 1 2 2 (1) (1) = (2)
1 The individual applied instruction is offered in groups of two.
2 The individual applied instruction is offered in groups of two.
3 At least two credits (SSt) must be completed as projects with instrumental & musicology
instructors.
4 Choir attendance is obligatory for students not participating in the orchestra. Vocal practical

course is optional, at the discretion of the choir leader. Orchestra/Choir may be obligatory
throughout the entire course of study - regardless of curriculum fulfilment - at the discretion
the artistic director of the conservatory.
5 Students who can’t participate in orchestra, attend chamber music accordingly.
Orchestra/Choir may be obligatory throughout the entire course of study - regardless of
curriculum fulfilment - at the discretion the artistic director of the conservatory.
6 Students are required to attend 4 concerts of the VLK. At least:
- 1 concert of orchestra or choir
- 1 concert of contemporary music
- 1 recital concert (outside of main study)
- 1 concert free choice
Two bachelor’s theses are to be compiled with topics selected from education, music theory or
music history.

k combined oral & written
KE individual applied instruction
KG applied group instruction
KFP examination before the committee
KPG applied educational group
LV (LVn) course(s)
LVP examination for courses
m oral
MBE musical education and movement training
P applied practicum
PI immanence of examination
PR practicum
PS introductory seminar
s written
SE seminar
Sem semester
SEP initial phase of study
SSt semester period
St period
Stuko commission for studies
UE exercise
VO lecture
VU lecture and exercise
V lecture
VM popular instrument
WF elective course, elective subject
ZKF main study