Entrance Tests for Percussion

When you apply to the Master's programme in Performance, Classical music – Chamber music/Soloist, you need to take an entrance examination test. Here is everything you need to know to complete the test.

Application code: KMH-18000

Test 1 – Digital Main Instrument Test Percussion

Applicants for percussion only complete one test. This is a digital test conducted remotely through submitted video recordings.

Record a video with the following pieces. Record one video per task.

Ideally, you should perform a free-choice solo on melodic percussion (marimba/vibraphone/xylophone) with a maximum duration of 8 minutes and a free-choice "set-up piece" with a maximum duration of 8 minutes. Alternatively, you can choose to perform two melodic or two set-up pieces.

You are also required to perform the following compulsary pieces:

• Snare Drum:
  Delecluse, Etude No. 1 from Twelve Etudes for the Snare Drum.
  Click here for the sheet music for Delecluse, Etude No. 1. External link, opens in new window.
• Timpani:
  Beethoven, excerpts from Symphony No. 9.
  Click here for the sheet music for Beethoven. External link, opens in new window.

The Master's programme includes an artistic master thesis project. Write 1 A4 page with a preliminary project idea for the master thesis.

Write a brief CV where you present your education and other activities that are relevant to your application.

Make a repertoire list with the names of your prepared pieces for the entrance examination. Include your personal details and the programme, application code, and instrument for which you are applying. Your repertoire list should be in PDF format.

After the application deadline has passed, applicants who have submitted their application at universityadmissions.se External link. will receive instructions via email on how to upload their test to KMH. You are therefore encouraged to prepare Test 1 in advance, before receiving the email.

The test must be received by KMH no later than the supporting documentation deadline.

Instructions for the video recording

For your video to be admissible, you need to

• Provide proof of your identity by showing a photo ID card together with your face in the video. State the name of the piece you will perform and the test code.
• Perform your piece. Your face and your hands must be visible throughout the entire video. It should be easy to see both you and your instrument.
• Record your video in one single uninterrupted take. No clips or other edits are allowed.
• It is fine to make your video with a mobile phone, but make sure your setup allows you to record without too much room acoustic, distortion, or noise. All recordings should have good image quality with sharp focus and good light.
• Allowed formats are MP4 or MOV. Try to keep the file size around 500 MB if possible. Click here for a guide External link, opens in new window. on how to compress your video and reduce the file size.
  

If you do not follow these instructions, and we find that your video shows signs of modification, your audition may be disqualified from consideration.

Test code: LS 21.1a Huvudämne klassisk musik kam/sol
Assessment: The test is qualifying and a basis for selection. 0-50 p, of which 25 p are required for a pass. The jury assesses your technical skill and musical performance.