
Contemporary Performance and Composition, CoPeCo
Gain a unique opportunity to perform contemporary music while preparing for an international career. In this master's programme, you will study at four renowned institutions across Europe, exploring experimental music and developing skills in new technologies and improvisation.
CoPeCo is designed for accomplished musicians and composers in contemporary music who seek to expand creative boundaries through innovation, improvisation, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
About the Programme
- A unique master's programme centred on live electronics, improvisation, cross-disciplinary interaction, and collaborative projects.
- Study at four different European institutions, with one semester spent at each.
- The programme prepares you for a career in the international music industry.
Cross-disciplinary collaborations
As a student in the CoPeCo programme, you will have the opportunity to evolve as an artist and creator, exploring new dimensions of your craft. You will work with improvisation, composition, and musical expression, while also expanding your expertise in sound synthesis and interactive technology.
You will spend one semester at each institution, offering an fantastic opportunity for international and intercultural exchange. Each institution contributes its specialised expertise, providing you the best strengths from each school and unique conditions for development as a musician and composer. All instruction is conducted in English.
Each semester, you’ll move to a new institution:
- Semester 1 - Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, Estonia
- Semester 2 - Royal College of Music in Stockholm, Sweden
- Semester 3 - Conservatoire National Supérieur Musique et Danse de Lyon, France
- Semester 4 - Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg, Germany
Exclusive courses and individual mentorship
The programme's core courses, known as CoPeCo Lab, feature a dynamic mix of lecture series, composition workshops, live electronic or acoustic ensemble praticipation, and individual mentorship. During the semester at KMH, you will also explore the rich history of Swedish folk music and contemporary music.
You will acquire foundational theoretical and practical skills in music programming using tools like SuperCollider or Max/MSP, with a focus on applying these technologies in collaborative musical settings. Additionally, entrepreneurship workshops will equip you with the essential knowledge for thrive in the ever evolving arts industry.
Central to the programme is your independent project, where you will conceptualise and realise your own artistic ideas, showcasing your ability to work autonomously.
Individual guidance is also provided to refine your musical craftsmanship, whether in voice, instrument, or composition.
Read the syllabus to see exactly which courses are included in the programme Pdf, 173.9 kB.
Programme Enrolment
You can apply to only one of the four partner institutions. If your application is successful you will be enrolled in the same institution where you submitted your application. This institution will remain your home institution for the whole duration of your studies.
Admissions
When applying to this programme, you will need to complete two entrance exams with several different components. The exam description provides all the necessary information to guide you through the exam process.
To be eligible for this programme, you need to
- meet the general entry requirements for second-cycle courses and study programmes, meaning you must have completed an undergraduate study programme of at least 180 ECTS
- meet the specific entry requirements which are
- a Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music (180 credits) or equivalent,
- English (B1): IELTS, TOEFL or corresponding qualifications, as well as
- passed entrance examination.
If the number of eligible applicants exceeds the number of places, a selection will take place. Selection is based on results on entrance examination within each selection group.
Read more about general entry requirements
Read the test description for the programme for information about the entrance examination content
When applying for the program, you will need to complete two entrance tests, each consisting of multiple sections. The test description provides all the information necessary to successfully prepare for the exams.
Application dates and deadlines
2 December 2024
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15 January 2025
Application deadline and last day to rank your programmes and courses.
All applicants who have submitted an application will be given the opportunity to do the first stage of the entrance examinations.
16–17 January 2025
An email is sent to the email address you entered on universityadmissions.se with instructions on how to submit your test to KMH including the link for uploading Test 1. See the test description for information on what to submit.
27 January 2025
- Last day to upload Test 1 to KMH.
- Supporting documentation deadline. Last day to submit documentation to universityadmissions.se
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- Deadline to document fee exempt status (EU/EEA) or pay the application fee (non EU/EEA). Fees, scholarships, residence permits (universityadmissions.se)
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12–19 February 2025
Results for Test 1 are sent via email. Passing applicants will receive information and invites to the next test.
8–16 March 2025
Entrance examinations during week 11 (and adjacent weekends).
10 April 2025
First notification of selection result. You must reply to keep your place/remain on the waiting list.
24 April 2025
Last day to reply to your offer and keep your place (applies to both admitted and applicants on waiting list). You do this on My pages on universityadmissions.se External link, opens in new window..
7 May 2025
Second notification of selection result.
25 August 2025
Introduction week and registration.
1 September 2025
Semester starts.
Facilities
At KMH you will experience an inspiring environment with five custom-built concert halls, 161 practice rooms, a sound dome for immersive audio, and a well-equipped studio complex. In our facilities, you can work professionally with music, close to Stockholm’s many music and arts venues and festivals.
The rich experimental music scenes in Tallinn, Stockholm, Lyon, and Hamburg provides a diverse perspectives and creative inspiration throughout your studies.
Teachers
You will receive individual instruction and guidance from leading musicians and composers in contemporary art music. Many whom are also active researchers in their fields.
After graduation
The programme equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in today's arts and music scene, either as a freelancer or within established institutions. With exposure to diverse cultural contexts, you’ll be well-prepared to navigate the global music industry.
Upon graduation, you will be awarded an artistic master's degree from your home institution, along with a certificate signed by the vice-chancellors of the participating institutions, recognising your completion of this joint master's programme.
Additionally, the program lays a strong foundation for those who wish to pursue further studies at the artistic research level.