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Music Performance - Master of Arts 60 credits
60 credits, programme, master's level, KNMGA
The One-Year Master Programme in Music Performance is for you who want to deepen your knowledge in music. You get the chance to develop your own musical ability and identity. Through various collaborative projects and internships, you will get a close connection to your future professional life.
At the school of music in Piteå, you get to be part of a creative environment where you are close to world-leading teachers, state of the art equipment, and other music interested people in many different fields. During the program you develop and work with your musical ability and expression, as well as reflect on artistic questions. The program comprises one year of full-time studies and is given in the areas of musician, composition and conducting.
The programme comprises one year of full-time study and is taught in English, with individual instruction conducted in English.
The education is individually structured, and as a student you have great influence over content and working methods. You are encouraged to build your own networks. Both on your own and together with your teachers, you create valuable contacts for the future.
Parts of the education are common for all specialisations and some parts are also shared with the Two-Year Master Programme. Approximately 10 weeks of the academic year consist of concentrated ‘Master Weeks’, in which both programme instructors and guest instructors participate.
You can study the following specialisations within the master programme:
Musician, Composition and Conducting.
Composition
The specialisation Composition is aimed at students who would like to develop their artistic profile as a composer by working on various projects together with professional ensembles, musicians, choirs, and orchestras.
We are looking for students who show musical awareness, reflection, and independence in their art. The education is individually structured and as a student you have great influence over content and working methods. You are encouraged to build your own networks. Both on your own and together with your teachers, you create valuable contacts for the future.
Through various collaborative projects with orchestras, ensembles and choirs, the specialisation has a clear connection to professional life. Being professionally active as a composer with different projects is not considered an obstacle but rather an asset.
Conducting
The specialisation Conducting is aimed at students who would like to develop and deepen their artistic and technical skills as a conductor, by working in various projects together with professional ensembles, musicians, choirs, and orchestras.
We are looking for students who show musical awareness, reflection, and independence in their artistry. The education is individually structured and as a student you have great influence over content and working methods. You are encouraged to build your own networks. Both on your own and together with your teachers, you create valuable contacts for the future.
During the conductor training, you will work regularly with vocal and instrumental ensembles of different constellations and sizes. Being active as a conductor with concerts, recordings, tours, and other projects is not considered an obstacle but rather an asset.
Musician
The specialisation Musician is aimed at students who would like to develop their artistic abilities and identity in various musical and artistic constellations. The specialisation Musician welcomes students who are instrumentalists/singers, as well as students combining this with other roles, such as composer or arranger. We welcome students in a wide range of genres.
We are looking for students who show musical awareness, reflection, and independence in their art. The education is individually structured and as a student you have great influence over content and working methods. You are encouraged to build your own networks. Both on your own and together with your teachers, you create valuable contacts for the future.
Being active as a music professional with gigs, recordings, tours, and other projects is not considered an obstacle but rather an asset.
The future labour market for graduates of the One-Year Master Programme in Music Performance comprises a diverse range of areas within the Swedish and international music and performing arts fields.
Sign up for the programme
LTU-90010
Open for application!
Music Performance - Master of Arts - Composition
Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026, PiteåNormal teachingDay-time 100%Autumn 2026
Period:Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026
Location:Piteå
Form of study:Day-time 100%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-90010
Last day for application:2026-01-15
Number of places:2
Entry requirements:Bachelor of Arts in music of minimum 180 ECTS or equivalent knowledge and passed admission test.
General exemption for knowledge in Swedish is allowed.
Good knowledge in English, corresponding to English 6.
In the admission test, the applicant's previous knowledge of musicality, technical ability and artistic ability is assessed.
The admission test consists of submitted work samples
Selection:The selection procedure is based on merit evaluation of degree project and course content in terms of quality and quantity, as well as a ranking skill test to assess the applicant's previous knowledge of musicality, technical ability and artistic ability.
NOTE! ALTERNATIVE SELECTIONRead more about the admission test
LTU-90012
Open for application!
Music Performance - Master of Arts - Musician
Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026, PiteåNormal teachingDay-time 100%Autumn 2026
Period:Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026
Location:Piteå
Form of study:Day-time 100%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-90012
Last day for application:2026-01-15
Number of places:6
Entry requirements:Bachelor of Arts in music of minimum 180 ECTS or equivalent knowledge and passed admission test.
General exemption for knowledge in Swedish is allowed.
Good knowledge in English, corresponding to English 6.
In the admission test, the applicant's previous knowledge of musicality, technical ability and artistic ability is assessed.
The admission test consist of an audition
Selection:The selection procedure is based on merit evaluation of degree project and course content in terms of quality and quantity, as well as a ranking skill test to assess the applicant's previous knowledge of musicality, technical ability and artistic ability.
NOTE! ALTERNATIVE SELECTIONRead more about the admission test
LTU-90011
Open for application!
Music Performance - Master of Arts - Conducting
Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026, PiteåNormal teachingDay-time 100%Autumn 2026
Period:Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026
Location:Piteå
Form of study:Day-time 100%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-90011
Last day for application:2026-01-15
Number of places:2
Entry requirements:Bachelor of Arts in music of minimum 180 ECTS or equivalent knowledge and passed admission test.
General exemption for knowledge in Swedish is allowed.
Good knowledge in English, corresponding to English 6.
In the admission test, the applicant's previous knowledge of musicality, technical ability and artistic ability is assessed.
The admission test consists of two parts; orchestral conducting, choral conducting (audition)
Selection:The selection procedure is based on merit evaluation of degree project and course content in terms of quality and quantity, as well as a ranking skill test to assess the applicant's previous knowledge of musicality, technical ability and artistic ability.
NOTE! ALTERNATIVE SELECTIONRead more about the admission test
Programme overview
Select Specialisation
60 credits, programme, master's level, KNMGA
The One-Year Master Programme in Music Performance is for you who want to deepen your knowledge in music. You get the chance to develop your own musical ability and identity. Through various collaborative projects and internships, you will get a close connection to your future professional life.
At the school of music in Piteå, you get to be part of a creative environment where you are close to world-leading teachers, state of the art equipment, and other music interested people in many different fields. During the program you develop and work with your musical ability and expression, as well as reflect on artistic questions. The program comprises one year of full-time studies and is given in the areas of musician, composition and conducting.
The programme comprises one year of full-time study and is taught in English, with individual instruction conducted in English.
The education is individually structured, and as a student you have great influence over content and working methods. You are encouraged to build your own networks. Both on your own and together with your teachers, you create valuable contacts for the future.
Parts of the education are common for all specialisations and some parts are also shared with the Two-Year Master Programme. Approximately 10 weeks of the academic year consist of concentrated ‘Master Weeks’, in which both programme instructors and guest instructors participate.
You can study the following specialisations within the master programme:
Musician, Composition and Conducting.
Composition
The specialisation Composition is aimed at students who would like to develop their artistic profile as a composer by working on various projects together with professional ensembles, musicians, choirs, and orchestras.
We are looking for students who show musical awareness, reflection, and independence in their art. The education is individually structured and as a student you have great influence over content and working methods. You are encouraged to build your own networks. Both on your own and together with your teachers, you create valuable contacts for the future.
Through various collaborative projects with orchestras, ensembles and choirs, the specialisation has a clear connection to professional life. Being professionally active as a composer with different projects is not considered an obstacle but rather an asset.
Conducting
The specialisation Conducting is aimed at students who would like to develop and deepen their artistic and technical skills as a conductor, by working in various projects together with professional ensembles, musicians, choirs, and orchestras.
We are looking for students who show musical awareness, reflection, and independence in their artistry. The education is individually structured and as a student you have great influence over content and working methods. You are encouraged to build your own networks. Both on your own and together with your teachers, you create valuable contacts for the future.
During the conductor training, you will work regularly with vocal and instrumental ensembles of different constellations and sizes. Being active as a conductor with concerts, recordings, tours, and other projects is not considered an obstacle but rather an asset.
Musician
The specialisation Musician is aimed at students who would like to develop their artistic abilities and identity in various musical and artistic constellations. The specialisation Musician welcomes students who are instrumentalists/singers, as well as students combining this with other roles, such as composer or arranger. We welcome students in a wide range of genres.
We are looking for students who show musical awareness, reflection, and independence in their art. The education is individually structured and as a student you have great influence over content and working methods. You are encouraged to build your own networks. Both on your own and together with your teachers, you create valuable contacts for the future.
Being active as a music professional with gigs, recordings, tours, and other projects is not considered an obstacle but rather an asset.
The future labour market for graduates of the One-Year Master Programme in Music Performance comprises a diverse range of areas within the Swedish and international music and performing arts fields.
Programme overview
Select Specialisation
Sign up for the programme
LTU-90010
Open for application!
Music Performance - Master of Arts - Composition
Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026, PiteåNormal teachingDay-time 100%Autumn 2026
Period:Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026
Location:Piteå
Form of study:Day-time 100%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-90010
Last day for application:2026-01-15
Number of places:2
Entry requirements:Bachelor of Arts in music of minimum 180 ECTS or equivalent knowledge and passed admission test.
General exemption for knowledge in Swedish is allowed.
Good knowledge in English, corresponding to English 6.
In the admission test, the applicant's previous knowledge of musicality, technical ability and artistic ability is assessed.
The admission test consists of submitted work samples
Selection:The selection procedure is based on merit evaluation of degree project and course content in terms of quality and quantity, as well as a ranking skill test to assess the applicant's previous knowledge of musicality, technical ability and artistic ability.
NOTE! ALTERNATIVE SELECTIONRead more about the admission test
LTU-90012
Open for application!
Music Performance - Master of Arts - Musician
Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026, PiteåNormal teachingDay-time 100%Autumn 2026
Period:Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026
Location:Piteå
Form of study:Day-time 100%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-90012
Last day for application:2026-01-15
Number of places:6
Entry requirements:Bachelor of Arts in music of minimum 180 ECTS or equivalent knowledge and passed admission test.
General exemption for knowledge in Swedish is allowed.
Good knowledge in English, corresponding to English 6.
In the admission test, the applicant's previous knowledge of musicality, technical ability and artistic ability is assessed.
The admission test consist of an audition
Selection:The selection procedure is based on merit evaluation of degree project and course content in terms of quality and quantity, as well as a ranking skill test to assess the applicant's previous knowledge of musicality, technical ability and artistic ability.
NOTE! ALTERNATIVE SELECTIONRead more about the admission test
LTU-90011
Open for application!
Music Performance - Master of Arts - Conducting
Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026, PiteåNormal teachingDay-time 100%Autumn 2026
Period:Start date 2026-08-31, v. 36 2026
Location:Piteå
Form of study:Day-time 100%
Language:English
Tuition fees:Information for non-EU/EEA students
Application code:LTU-90011
Last day for application:2026-01-15
Number of places:2
Entry requirements:Bachelor of Arts in music of minimum 180 ECTS or equivalent knowledge and passed admission test.
General exemption for knowledge in Swedish is allowed.
Good knowledge in English, corresponding to English 6.
In the admission test, the applicant's previous knowledge of musicality, technical ability and artistic ability is assessed.
The admission test consists of two parts; orchestral conducting, choral conducting (audition)
Selection:The selection procedure is based on merit evaluation of degree project and course content in terms of quality and quantity, as well as a ranking skill test to assess the applicant's previous knowledge of musicality, technical ability and artistic ability.
NOTE! ALTERNATIVE SELECTIONRead more about the admission test
Opera Studio Norrlandsoperan (ONO)
We have a partnership with Norrlandsoperan. It provides an opportunity for singing students to receive practical training in opera. (photo by Elin Berge)
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