Entrance Tests for Trombone and Bass Trombone
When you apply to the Master's programme in Classical music you need to take an entrance examination test. Here is everything you need to know to complete the tests.
Application code: KMH-18000
Test 1 – Digital audition
The first test is a digital one, where you are required to submit a performance video and a presentation text. Based on this, a selection is made to determine which applicants will proceed to the next test.
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.
Performance video
Tenor Trombone
Record video performances of:
- One chosen movement from Bach’s Cello Suites, original key
- One chosen melodic étude
- Three of the following orchestral excerpts:
- Rossini – La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie)
- Saint-Saëns – Symphony with Organ
- Wagner – Die Walküre
- Sibelius – Symphony No. 7
- Mahler – First solo in Symphony No. 3
- Ravel – Boléro
Bass Trombone
Record video performances of:
- One chosen movement from Bach’s Cello Suites, original key
- One chosen melodic étude
- Three of the following orchestral excerpts:
- Haydn – The Creation
- Beethoven – Symphony No. 9
- Wagner – Tannhäuser
- Bruckner – Symphony No. 7
- Verdi – Nabucco
- Brahms – Symphony No. 1
Relevant accompaniment is provided by the applicant.
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.
- Each video must be recorded in a single, uninterrupted take. No clips or other edits are allowed.
- It is okay 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.
Presentation text
The Master's programme includes an independent artistic project. The sounding part of the project must consist of a public concert, and the written part should be a process description of the work leading up to the concert, including relevant methods for musical interpretation.
- Write a preliminary project idea for the independent artistic work, maximum one A4 page.
- Write a brief CV presenting your education and other relevant activities related to your application, maximum one A4 page.
- Write a repertoire list including the pieces you have prepared for the entrance examination, including any potential second test.
The presentation text must include personal details, the programme, application code, and instrument you are applying for. It should be submitted in PDF format.
Test code: LS 21.1 Major in Classical Music – Step 1
Assessment: The test is qualifying, and the result is evaluated on a pass (1) or fail (0) basis.
Your result will be notified by email. Passing applicants will proceed to the next test.
Test 2 – On-Campus Performance Exam
This audition is conducted on-site on campus.
Tenor Trombone
Prepare the compulsory piece Ferdinand David Concerto, movements 1 and 2, as well as the remaining excerpts not performed in the digital audition. However, prepare all excerpts on the list:
- Ravel – Bolero
- Mozart – Requiem, Tuba Mirum
- Sibelius – Symphony No. 7
- Nielsen – Symphony No. 4
- Mahler – Symphony No. 3
- Wagner – Die Walküre
- Saint-Saëns – Symphony No. 3
- Mozart – Requiem, Kyrie
- Berg – Wozzeck
- Rossini – La gazza ladra (The Thieving Magpie)
- Strauss – Also sprach Zarathustra
- Strauss – Till Eulenspiegel
- Mahler – Symphony No. 2
- Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 4
- Schumann – Symphony No. 3
- Bruckner – Symphony No. 8
Click here for sheet music for tenor trombone orchestral excerpts pdf, 10.6 MB, opens in new window.
Bass Trombone
Prepare the compulsory piece Sachse – Concerto in F major, as well as the remaining excerpts not performed in the digital audition. However, prepare all excerpts on the list:
- Haydn – The Creation No. 26
- Rossini – William Tell
- Beethoven – Symphony No. 9
- Mozart – Requiem, Kyrie
- Strauss – Ein Heldenleben, four passages
- Franck – Symphony in D minor, four passages
- Wagner – Tannhäuser
- Strauss – Till Eulenspiegel
- Wagner – Das Rheingold, four passages
- Bruckner – Symphony No. 7, two passages
- Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 6
- Wagner – Ride of the Valkyries
- Verdi – Nabucco
- Brahms – Symphony No. 1
- Verdi – Otello
- Respighi – Fountains of Rome
- Schumann – Symphony No. 3
- Kodály – Háry János Suite
Click here for sheet music for bass trombone orchestral excerpts pdf, 2.1 MB, opens in new window.
Print and bring your CV, your repertoire list and your project idea for the master thesis and give it to the jury.
The jury can ask questions about your project idea and have a short conversation with you about your background and your plans in music.
Test code: LS 21.1 Major in Classical Music – Step 2
Test time: approx. 15–30 minutes
Assessment: The test is qualifying and a basis for selection. 0-50 p, of which 25 p are required for a pass.
Assessment Criteria
The jury assesses your overall artistic expression and technical proficiency.
| Artistic expression and technical proficiency |
Passed entrance examination | Demonstrates strong artistic expression and technical skill, suitable for success in the programme. |
Failed entrance examination | Does not demonstrate sufficient artistic expression or technical skill required. |