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Entrance exam for the Master in Classical Music Performance

Information for international applicants about entrance exams for the Master’s Programme in Classical Music Performance.
 

The registration deadline is 15 December. Please register here: Søknadsweb

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Those registered within the deadline will be contacted directly by an admissions representative from our department in mid January.

1. Audition

Please submit your video of an approximate 25 minute performance with repertoire of your own choice by February 1st, 17:00 CET.

Important information

We kindly ask that you upload your video on YouTube or a similar platform in a way that only those in possession of your video link can view your material.

Please do not put an expiry date to the link.

Send your link to:

Upon the reception of your video, you will be contacted and guided through the admission process. If you fail to submit your video within the deadline, you will not be able to complete the further steps for the entrance examination.

2. Digital interview

You will be invited to a Skype/Zoom interview, and we will contact you to settle a day/time for your interview after the submission of your audio-visual recording.

During the interview we will ask questions about your formal musical and educational background and would like to hear about your goals and ambitions regarding your studies, as well as your previous concert experience as a soloist and ensemble musician, your general background and your experience and results from previous competitions and auditions.

We will be happy to answer any questions you might have concerning our programme, our teachers, projects and facilities here at the University of Agder.

We would also like to discuss your preferences and ideas for your master course in-depth field choice:

UiA and its modern and up-to-date study curriculum offers a variety of focus areas for your studies to choose from. These so-called in-depth fields are tailored to your special needs and talents. Please think about choosing one of the following relating to your instrument/main area and interest:

  • Collaborative Piano
  • Creative Performance/solo performance
  • Ensemble Singing*
  • Orchestral Academy*
  • Classical Music Improvisation
  • Choir Conducting

*Applicants who choose Orchestral Academy or Ensemble Singing as an in-depth field, may be asked to submit a supplementary recording of material with special relevance. Details on this will be discussed during the Skype/Zoom interview.

If you fail to complete the interview, you cannot be considered for a study place at the University of Agder.

3. Formal requirements

To be accepted as a student you have to pass your audition and the interview. Furthermore, you need to fulfil the official formal University of Agder requirements for student enrolment. These requirements can be found here: How to apply to degree programmes

Important information

You must provide all necessary formal documentation by February 1st.

If you need more time to provide the documentation, please contact the Admissions office who will  answer all questions concerning the formal sides of the entrance procedures. All candidates will receive a written statement that confirms the results of the entrance examination.

Contact

Picture of Pia Elise Goul
Admission
Email
pia.goul@uia.no
Phone
+47 38 14 24 12
Picture of Anne Camilla Furre Thommesen
Admission
Email
anne.c.thommesen@uia.no
Phone
+47 38 14 22 80
Published May 3, 2024 - Last modified Oct. 16, 2025