In depth Performance Studies – Master’s level (1 year)

This is a one-year study programme and is intended for applicants with a classical music background who wish to undertake a year’s study with one of the Norwegian Academy of Music’s teachers, for example in order to develop their performance skills, concentrate on a particular repertoire or prepare for auditions/competitions. The programme is aimed at applicants who have already attained a level of performance equivalent to Master’s level. Students admitted to the programme may be able to take an extra year of study in order to complete a Master’s programme, if they do not already have a master’s degree.

The programme comprises 45 ECTS credits in performance-related subjects and 15 ECTS credits in elective courses. Tuition is in English or Norwegian.

Admission to the In-Depth Performance Studies programme requires a Bachelor's Degree in Music or the equivalent, with minimum 80 ECTS credits from performance-related subjects. Entrance examinations, corresponding to the examinations for the Master’s Degree Programme in Performance, Principal instrument/Chamber music, will be held in the fourth week of February. Candidates for the programme are expected to demonstrate a level of performance equivalent to a completed four-year bachelor programme in performance. There is a limited number of places on the programme.

Internship at The Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra and The Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
Students of orchestral instruments admitted to the programme can apply for internships at the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra. There is a separate audition for the internship and students accepted will receive a scholarship.
 

Entrance Examinations
The application should include the following documents:

• An audition programme in accordance with the repertoire requirements for the master's level programmes.
• A repertoire list for main instrument showing that the applicant has studied works amounting to a performance time of at least 360 minutes, of which at least 40 minutes is chamber music.
• A summary of the applicant’s own experience and practice as a performer.
• A written statement of the applicant’s intentions for the programme.

At the audition the applicant must:

• Perform approx. 25 minutes of the programme, chosen by the jury.
• Discuss with the jury her/his reasons for applying and expectations for the study programme.

Additional information

Language requirements

Video audition for international applicants

Application Form 2011