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Apply for BA Classical Performance

This information applies to applications for the Bachelor's Programme in Music with a Specialization in Classical Performance. The next application period is from 2 December 2024 to 15 January 2025. Studies start in the autumn of 2025.

Admission tests

The following applies to applicants that start their studies in autumn 2025.

The admission tests to the BA Programme in Classical Performance will be carried out entirely through digital work samples (video recordings). You upload your work samples in SlideRoom. You create a new account in SlideRoom yourself with your e-mail address and password of your choice.

Instructions for the test

The entrance exam consists of pieces of music and an interview. The music pieces may be performed without accompaniment. The entrance exam does not contain an exam in music theory. However, you are expected to have basic knowledge and skills in music theory, ear training and harmony in order to be able to complete the education.

Applicants for all instruments except percussion

Interview: You will receive interview questions by e-mail. The questions must be answered in a separate video. You are free to speak Swedish or English.

Pieces of music: You freely choose three compositions of different character and from different eras. A mandatory piece may be added for some instruments. In that case, this will be sent to you by e-mail together with the interview questions.

The videos for applicants on all instruments except percussion are uploaded in SlideRoom as follows:

  • Video 1: Interview answers
  • Video 2: Freely selected piece
  • Video 3: Freely selected piece
  • Video 4: Freely selected piece
  • Video 5: Mandatory piece (only for some instruments)

Applicants for percussion

Interview: You will receive interview questions by e-mail. The questions must be answered in a separate video (video 1). You are free to speak Swedish or English.

Pieces of music: Optional compositions according to the bullet list "Video 2, 3 and 4".

The videos of applicants for percussion are uploaded to SlideRoom as follows:

  • Video 1: Interview answers
  • Video 2: Optional piece for small drum
  • Video 3: Optional piece for marimba or vibraphone with four mallets
  • Video 4: Optional piece for timpani

Requirements for video recordings

  • Clearly state which piece you are going to perform on the recording.
  • The recordings have to be of high sound quality.
  • The applicant must be visible in close-up.
  • Face, arms and instruments should be clearly visible.
  • Record one piece of music per video.
  • The recordings must not be edited.
  • Accepted file formats are: .m4v, .mov, .mp4, .wmv, .flv, .asf, .mpeg, .mpg, .mkv
  • Maximum file size per video is 500 MB

Eligibility and selection

Entry requirements

General entry requirements for university studies. Specific entry requirements in the form of musical knowledge and skills are assessed at the admission tests.

Selection

Selection is based upon admission tests. In the admissions tests, an admissions group assesses the applicants' eligibility for education, based on a ranking.