Composition Proficiency Test 2027

The test is conducted in two rounds consisting of submitted material (Round 1) and a remote test during Week 9, 2027 (Round 2). Instructions on how and where to submit your material will be sent by email after applications have closed on antagning.se.

The date for Round 2 will be announced approximately two weeks in advance and included in the invitation.

The following applies to the test:

Round 1:

You submit a portfolio consisting of three musical works that you have composed, at least one of which must be written for an instrumental ensemble. Portfolios for acoustic instruments must be submitted as PDF files (preferably accompanied by an audio file). Electronic compositions must be submitted as audio files together with a brief description of the software used and the compositional process.

If your submitted material from Round 1 is assessed as meeting the required standard, you will be invited to Round 2.

Round 2:

• Structural listening test.
• Composition and instrumentation test.
• Music theory and ear training test.
• Interview (your responses in the interview will not form part of the assessment).

Skills to Be Assessed

• The applicant’s composition skills from both technical and artistic perspectives.
• The applicant’s music-theoretical skills from a technical perspective.

Assessment

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

• Rhythm
• Melody
• Harmony
• Timbre
• Sense of form
• Creativity

Required Standard for a Pass

Eligibility is obtained by achieving a passing result on both parts of the test. The applicant’s prior knowledge and skills are assessed in relation to the requirements of the programme.