Apply for MFA Symphonic Orchestra Performance
This information applies to applications for the Master's Programme of Fine Arts in Music with Specialization in Symphonic Orchestra Performance. The application process for the start of studies in autumn 2024 has closed and the admission process is ongoing. Next time you can apply is Dec 2024 – Jan 2025. Studies start in the autumn of 2025.
Your application process
- Apply for the programme through universityadmissions.se
Application period: 1 December 2023 – 15 January 2024 - Complete your eligibility no later than 1 February 2024. More information on general requirements for master's level studies.
- Pay your application fee no later than 1 February 2024. If you are exempt from paying the application fee, you must prove your exemption status by the same date. More information about fees on universityadmissions.se.
- Sheet music and interview questions are sent to you via e-mail on 29 January 2024.
- Upload your video recording to SlideRoom from 29 January - 15 February 2024.
- Admission decision: 21 March 2024 through My pages on universityadmissions.se
Application period 15 March – 15 April
- Apply for the programme through universityadmissions.se
Application period: 1 March 2024 – 15 April 2024 - Pay your application fee no later than 2 May 2024. If you are exempt from paying the application fee, you must prove your exemption status by the same date. More information about fees on universityadmissions.se.
- Complete your eligibility no later than 20 June 2024. More information on general requirements for master's level studies.
- Sheet music and interview questions are sent to you via e-mail on 17 April 2024.
- Upload your video recording to SlideRoom from 17 April - 6 May 2024.
- Admission decision 1: 11 July 2024 through My pages on universityadmissions.se
- Accept your place through My pages on universityadmissions.se no later than 19 July 2024.
- Admission decision 2: 25 July 2024 through My pages on universityadmissions.se
Admission tests
The following applies to applicants starting their studies autumn 2024.
The admission tests to the Master’s Programme of Fine Arts in Music with Specialization in Symphonic Orchestra Performance will be carried out entirely through digital work samples (video recordings). Work samples must be uploaded via SlideRoom. You create a new account in SlideRoom yourself with your e-mail address and password of your choice.
Applicants for orchestra instruments (not piano and 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.
Audition: The audition repertoire consists of orchestral excerpts and one concerto. Lists for all instruments can be found in the pdf file Auditions repertoire list. The sheet music for the orchestral excerpts will be sent to you via e-mail.
Upload your video files as follows:
- Video 1: Interview answers
- Video 2: Orchestral excerpts are to be recorded in one single shot
- Video 3: The concerto is recorded in one shot
Applicants for piano
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.
Audition: The audition repertoire consists of orchestral excerpts, opera excerpts and optional solo works from at least two different eras. The playing time for the solo works must be a total of at least 10 minutes. The sheet music for the orchestral and opera excerpts will be sent to you via e-mail.
Upload your video files as follows:
- Video 1: Interview answers
- Video 2: Vocal score
- Video 3: Orchestra excerpts (are to be recorded in one single shot)
- Video 4–8: One solo piece per recording
Applicants for 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.
Audition: The audition repertoire consists of orchestral excerpts. Lists for all instruments can be found in the pdf file Auditions repertoire list. The sheet music for the orchestral excerpts and further instructions will be sent to you via e-mail.
Upload your video files as follows:
- Video 1: Interview answers
- Video 2: Excerpts 1–5 are to be recorded in one single shot
- Video 3: Excerpts 6–10 are to be recorded in one single shot
Requirements when recording a video
- Clearly state which piece you will be performing on the recording.
- The recording has to be of high sound quality.
- The applicant must be visible in close-up.
- Face, arms and instruments should be clearly visible .
- 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
Bachelor degree of arts in music or equivalent, and musical knowledge and skills that are assessed at the admission test and are the basis for selection.
Selection
Selection of eligible applicants is based upon entrance tests.
