Chamber Music Proficiency Test 2027

The test is conducted during Week 9, 2027, either on site or through submitted video recordings. Instructions on how and where to submit your video will be sent by email after applications have closed on antagning.se. The date for the test will be announced approximately two weeks in advance and included in the invitation.

The following applies to each instrument/voice:

Clarinet

• Required piece: Weber - Concertino, Op. 26.
• Two additional pieces of contrasting character.
• A study piece that will be made available approximately two weeks before the test.

Horn

• Required piece: Mozart - First movement from Horn Concerto No. 3 in E-flat major, K. 447.
• Two additional pieces of contrasting character.
• A study piece that will be made available approximately two weeks before the test.

Trumpet

• Required piece: Haydn - Movements 1 and 2 from Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major.
• Two additional pieces of contrasting character.
• A study piece that will be made available approximately two weeks before the test.

Trombone

• Required piece: Guilmant - Morceau Symphonique, Op. 88.
• Two additional pieces of contrasting character.
• A study piece that will be made available approximately two weeks before the test.

Percussion

• Snare drum: A study of your choice.
• Marimba/vibraphone: A piece of your choice for four mallets.
• Timpani: A piece or study of your choice.
• A study piece that will be made available approximately two weeks before the test.

Voice

• Three songs of contrasting character and from different periods. One of the songs must be from the repertoire area "Art Music after 1900".
• Oral presentation of yourself and the works you will perform.
• A study piece that will be made available approximately two weeks before the test.

Other Instruments

• Three pieces of contrasting character.
• A study piece that will be made available approximately two weeks before the test.

If you participate on site
You will perform your pieces before the jury. You will also participate in a short interview (your responses in the interview will not form part of the assessment).

If you participate remotely
You will record and submit your pieces on video. Pieces that are not solo works must be recorded with accompaniment. You must also present clearly legible identification, either in one of the videos or in a separate video.

You will meet the jury at a scheduled time and listen to your submitted performances together. You will participate in a short interview (your responses in the interview will not form part of the assessment).

Keep the following in mind when recording:

• Each piece must be recorded in a single, unedited take without cuts.
• The sound quality does not need to be of professional standard, but make sure that you can be heard as clearly as possible.
• The video must clearly show you from the front while performing. Piano performances should be filmed from the side so that both hands and face are visible.

Failure to comply with the instructions above may result in the jury deeming the video invalid.

Skills to Be Assessed

The applicant’s instrumental/vocal proficiency from both technical and artistic perspectives.

Assessment

The jury makes an overall assessment based on the following aspects:

• Tone quality
• Phrasing
• Dynamics
• Stylistic awareness
• Creativity
• Technical proficiency

Required Standard for a Pass

The applicant’s prior knowledge and skills are assessed in relation to the requirements of the programme.