How to apply for classical instruments /vocals
Your application to become a classical instrumentalist / vocalist is made in three steps.
How to apply to Classical Musician (Classical)
How to apply for the bachelor’s degree in classical singing - School of Music in Piteå, LTU
1. Apply via universityadmissions.se
The last date to apply is 15 January, 2024. Apply here! External link.
2. Audition Registration
After January 16th, applicants will receive information about how to register for the audition. Registration for the audition is also a commitment to attend the audition. Auditions will be held at Campus Piteå, a site in Stockholm (to be announced), and online. State whether you are coming to Piteå or Stockholm for a live audition, or whether you intend to submit an online audition. Register for the audition here External link, opens in new window..
3. Entrance exam
Live auditions take place on site in Stockholm on Sunday, March 17 and the School of Music in Piteå on Friday, March 15. It is also possible to audition by submitting videos online (see “Instructions for Online Entrance Exams” below). Audition videos must be received by 11 March, 2024.
Audition (entrance exam) requirements for singing:
The audition has five (5) components:
1. Singing performance audition
Prepare six (6) classical songs/arias of varying compositional periods, tempi, styles, and languages (Italian, German, French, Swedish, English, etc). If you choose to complete a live audition in Piteå or Stockholm, you will begin with performing 1 selection of your choice from your repertoire list. The audition panel may then ask for additional selections from the repertoire list. You should bring a typed repertoire list to the audition with the name of each selection and the composer. In this audition the panel will evaluate the applicant’s demonstrated vocal, lyrical, musical, and interpretational abilities.
Note! Applicants who audition by video should record all six classical songs/arias on the repertoire list with live piano accompaniment. All of these recordings should have been made sometime between 1 September 2023 and 11 March 2024. See the section titled “Instructions for Online Entrance Exams” later in this document for more details.
2. Obligatory song
An obligatory/required song in English will be made available on the webpage or emailed to you at least one week before the audition. In this test, the jury considers your ability to present the song accurately and artistically in a memorized performance with limited time for preparation. Applicants who choose to audition live in Piteå or Stockholm will perform this song during the audition. Applicants who audition online by video can record their performance of this piece with a live pianist (See the section titled “Instructions for Online Entrance Exams” later in this document for more details). However, if it is not possible to record with a live pianist, a piano accompaniment recording will also be made available for your use. Please inform the school if you need an accompaniment recording at least two weeks before the audition materials deadline.
3. Piano test
A short piano piece of intermediate difficulty (or an excerpt of a longer work) will be made available on the webpage or emailed to you at least one week before the audition. This performance does not need to be memorized. Applicants who choose to audition live in Piteå or Stockholm will perform this piano piece during the audition. Applicants who audition online by video can record their performance of this piece (See the section titled “Instructions for Online Entrance Exams” later in this document for more details).
4. Music theory test
Piteå has its own music theory test (MT) and does not use the common MT exam that the other music schools use.
Examples of our test can be found on the website.
On Monday 18 March and Tuesday 19 March the theory test will be open between 10:00-12:00. The test will only be conducted online (there will not be an on-site test in Piteå). Applicants should access the test through the following link during the test interval and answer the questions before the end of the testing period: https://forms.gle/GLp2mLXPeE9LHRoYA External link, opens in new window..
The test assesses knowledge of ear training and music theory. No tools are required to take the test, but you should plan to complete the test in a quiet environment where you can sit undisturbed and easily listen to audio files.
The test is written in English because our programs are open for international admissions. However, it is possible for Swedish speakers to answer in Swedish for questions that are answered with free text.
Special Note: If you access the link before March 18, it will say "This form is no longer accepting responses". This may cause some confusion for obvious reasons. However, it only means that the link is locked - not that you missed the test.
5. Interview
The classical music audition committee may choose to ask you some questions related to your application, goals for musical studies, or details about your previous musical studies during an interview at the end of the live audition. Applicants who apply online (by video) may be asked to schedule a Zoom or Teams interview with members of the music faculty after their audition materials are submitted. The applicant will be expected to briefly describe their background and motivations for studying classical singing.
Instructions for Online Entrance Exams
If you choose to complete the audition online, the video must be of high quality in an acoustic that is not excessively live or dry. The video performances should be unedited. A live piano accompanist should be used (no accompanist recordings except for the obligatory song, if needed). Begin each recording by saying your full name loudly and clearly. Film the videos from the front or slightly angled so that it is clear who is singing/playing and with your hands in clear view of the camera. Failure to follow these instructions can result in your videos being disqualified.
The video-files must be accessible on the internet through a link (YouTube, Dropbox, Vimeo etc.). All recordings should have been made sometime between 1 September 2023 and the online video audition deadline (11 March 2024). Include the links to your videos in an email with information about when and where the recordings were made, and the repertoire presented (name of each piece and composers’ names). If a password to access the videos is required to view or download them, please include that information. Please avoid services/permissions settings that require the panel to set up an account or login. All audition materials must be received by March 11. Video audition materials and information should be sent to antagningsprovKLIS@mailbox.ltu.se.
Other information
If you would like piano accompaniment for the onsite audition in Piteå or Stockholm, please send us your sheet music electronically (in PDF) or by mail. These files or copies should include all needed information for the pianist (please make sure that no staves are missing). Please email the PDF files to antagningsprovKLIS@mailbox.ltu.se or mail the package of music to the address below by 1 March.
Piteå School of Music
"Bachelor Auditions"
Box 744
941 28 Piteå
Sweden
How to apply to Classical Musician (Instruments)
Published: 1 December 2023
How to apply for the bachelor’s degree in classical instruments - School of Music in Piteå, LTU
1. Apply via universityadmissions.se
The last date to apply is 15 January, 2024.
2. Notification to Audition
After January 15th, applicants will receive information on how to register for the entrance exam. Registering for the entrance exam is also an assurance that you will attend the exam. Entrance exams will be held at the School of Music Piteå, in Stockholm, and online. State whether you are coming to Piteå or Stockholm for a live audition/exam, or whether you intend to submit an audition/exam online.
3. Entrance exam
Live auditions take place on site in Stockholm on Sunday, March 17 and the School of Music in Piteå on Friday, March 15. It is also possible to send in audition videos in lieu of an on-site audition. Audition videos must be received by March 11. If further information or materials are needed before the audition, they should be sent to the email address on file at universityadmissions.se.
Music theory test (MT), all applicants:
The classical music area in Piteå has its own music theory test (MT) to evaluate students' proficiency levels in music theory and ear training.
Examples of our test can be found on the bottom of the page.
On Monday 18 March and Tuesday 19 March the theory test will be open between 10:00-12:00. The test will only be conducted online (there will not be an on-site test in Piteå). Applicants should access the test through the following link during the test interval and answer the questions before the end of the testing period: https://forms.gle/GLp2mLXPeE9LHRoYA External link, opens in new window..
The test assesses knowledge of ear training and music theory. No tools are required to take the test, but you should plan to complete the test in a quiet environment where you can sit undisturbed and easily listen to audio files.
The test is written in English because our programs are open for international admissions. However, it is possible for Swedish speakers to answer in Swedish for questions that are answered with free text.
Special Note: If you access the link before March 18, it will say "This form is no longer accepting responses". This may cause some confusion for obvious reasons. However, it only means that the link is locked - not that you missed the test.
Entrance exam information for instruments:
The entrance exam has three components:
• Instrumental audition
• Music theory test
• Interview (some online applicants will be asked to schedule an interview during Week 11 (11-15 March)
Instrumental audition:
At the audition, you perform four different works. A concerto or sonata movement (rather than the entire work) is enough to count as one selection. The four works should represent different compositional eras, styles, tempi, and demonstrate both musicality and technical ability.
Instructions for Online Entrance Exams
If you choose to complete the audition online, the video must be of high quality in an acoustic that is not excessively live or dry. The video performances should be unedited. A live piano accompanist should be used (no accompanist recordings). Begin each recording by saying your full name loudly and clearly. Film the videos from the front or angled so that it is clear who is singing/playing and with your hands in clear view of the camera. Failure to follow these instructions can result in your videos being disqualified.
The video-files must be accessible on the internet through a link (YouTube, Dropbox, Vimeo etc.). All recordings should have been made sometime between 1 September 2023 and the audition deadline (11 March 2024). Include the links to your videos in an email with information about when and where the recordings were made, and the repertoire presented (name of each piece and composers’ names). If a password to access the videos is required to view or download them, please include that information. Please avoid services/permissions settings that require the panel to set up an account or login. All audition materials must be received latest by March 11. Video audition materials and information should be sent to antagningsprovKLIS@mailbox.ltu.se.
You may be called to an interview on ZOOM or TEAMS.
Interview
The applicant and teachers in the classical music program can pose questions regarding the degree program during an interview at the end of the onsite audition. Applicants who apply online (by video) may be asked to schedule a Zoom or Teams interview with members of the music faculty after their audition materials are submitted. The applicant will be expected to briefly describe their background and motivations for applying to the program.
Other information
If you would like piano accompaniment for the onsite audition in Piteå or Stockholm, please send us your sheet music electronically (in PDF) or by mail. These files or copies should include all needed information for the pianist (please make sure that no staves are missing). Please email the PDF files to antagningsprovKLIS@mailbox.ltu.se or mail the package of music to the address below by 1 March.
Piteå School of Music
"Bachelor Auditions"
Box 744
941 28 Piteå
Sweden
Sound example music theory test classical musician, composition and church musician
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