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Audition for Bachelor Level Programmes
In order to ascertain whether an applicant fulfils the musical qualifications required at the beginning of a course of study, he/she will have to take practical, aural and written tests.
The results of these tests are a decisive factor when evaluating applicants. Applicants should, therefore, acquaint themselves with the tests that have to be taken and prepare themselves thoroughly.
Applicants are expected to have a good standard of performance on their main instrument, and basic knowledge and ability in music theory, formal analysis and the history of music, in addition to well-developed aural skills. Auditions for the undergraduate courses in Music Performance and Church Music are basically alike.
The audition is conducted in three stages:
Stage 1
The applicant performs the set works (this does not apply for composition) to demonstrate technical and musical standard and maturity. If this test is passed, the applicant may proceed to the next stage.
Stage 2
Theoretical knowledge and aural tests are conducted as follows:
Music theory
- rudiments of music
- elementary harmonic analysis including identification of chords and cadences in a given score, and the ability to score the same in 4 parts.
- formal analysis: recognition of simple musical forms in connection with questions on the rudiments of music.
- history of music: ability to place musical samples in a historical context.
Aural test
In the written test the candidate will be required to:
- identify and compare given intervals
- identify the mode of the key (major or minor) in passages and chords, which may be in close position or spread out, in root position or inverted
- identify the tonic of a given melody
- add the missing notes to a partially given melody (music dictation)
- to identify which version of a melody corresponds to a musical sample
- identify the time signatures of given samples
The test will include both excerpts from recordings and passages played on the piano. The test will be played non-stop on tape / CD and lasts approx. 1 hour. Thorough preparation is recommended.
Stage 3
The remaining audition material is performed, and sight reading and quick study is tested. Classical voice applicants must demonstrate a certain level of skill at the piano: applicants may choose the pieces that they wish to play in the audition. The examination board may also test general musical knowledge and theoretical understanding.
Auditions for undergraduate Composition, Music Education and Individual Programmes are exceptions as they include added requirements. Please contact the Academy for further information concerning the auditions.