Welcoming Mohamad Fityan to the World Music Faculty We are proud to announce that Mohamad Fityan, acclaimed Syrian-German musician and educator, is now part of our World Music teaching team. Mohamad Fityan is internationally recognized for his mastery of the nay and kawala, and for his deep engagement with cross-cultural musical traditions. His presence enriches our program with new artistic dimensions and global perspectives. A special video with Arabic subtitles for prospective students is now available – click on his portrait above to view. Applications are open for the upcoming semester. Join a community where tradition meets innovation.
Opening Concert of the Cooperation between AfM Berlin and SRH University Berlin January 18, 2025 – Konzerthaus Berlin Program & Performers WU WEI TRIO AFM TRIO WU Wei, sheng MARTIN Stegner, viola MATIC Kuder, clarinet RITA D'ARCANGELO, flute YA-OU Xie, piano JANNE Saksala, double bass Program Johann Sebastian Bach – Sonata in E-flat major, BWV 525 Antonio Vivaldi – Trio Sonata “La Follia” in D minor, RV 63 Nie Er – Dragon Dance Claude Debussy – Petite Suite Astor Piazzolla – Oblivion Astor Piazzolla – Libertango
Donzentenkonzert am 19.April 🎉 Thanks to our favorite Professor Krzysztof Polonek, professor Katarzyna Polonek and our favorite pianist and conductor Ya-Ou Xie, you all brought us the best experience on Friday night, Thank you for turning your love of music into a performance for us. We felt the sincerity and passion, love and touch of music, thank you for believing in AfM and look forward to more collaborations in the future. We would still like to thank the enthusiastic crowd, you made the concert hall packed and we will see you next time! Last but not least, we would like to thank our partner and sponsor Schimmel for their support of the concert.
BIMA – International Talent Scholarship
How to Apply for the SRH International Talent Scholarship
We invite talented international musicians to apply for the SRH Berlin School of Music International Talent Scholarship, available for:
Classical Music & World Music (BA&MA)
Scholarship Benefits
Eligible students may receive a 10%, 20%, or 30% tuition reduction, based entirely on their performance in the official entrance examination.
A 30% reduction equals approx. €5,400 per year.
Application Process
1. Submit your application
– including performance video(s) of your instrument or voice.
2. Take the entrance examination
– an online audition and interview with our professors.
3. Scholarship awarded automatically
– based on your artistic level, potential, and exam results.
Successful candidates will receive their scholarship decision immediately after the entrance examination results are released.
Scholarship Renewal
Scholarships are normally granted for one academic year and can be renewed based on a student’s artistic and academic performance. Outstanding students may keep the scholarship until graduation.