Jazz and Pop Proficiency Test 2027

The test is conducted in two rounds consisting of a submitted video (Round 1) and an audition on site or remotely during Week 9, 2027 (Round 2). Instructions on how and where to submit your video 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:

Submit video recordings of two songs of your choice, preferably in different styles/genres, which you perform with accompaniment (live with accompanying musicians or using a backing track). Maximum 5 minutes per song. You must also present clearly legible identification, either in one of the videos or in a separate video.

Keep the following in mind when recording:

• Use the recordings to provide as clear and broad a picture of your musicianship as possible.
• Each song 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.
• Accepted formats are .mov or .mp4.

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

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

Round 2 (in front of a jury):

• You will complete an aural imitation task. The task also includes improvisation component.
  
  
• You will complete a sight-reading task based on a given chord progression. The task also includes an improvisation component.
  
  
• You will participate in a short interview (your responses in the interview will not form part of the assessment).
  
  
• If you participate on site:
  You will perform a third song of your choice together with an accompanying group provided by the School of Music.
  
  
• If you participate remotely:
  You will perform a third song of your choice live via Zoom together with your own musicians or using a backing track.

Skills to Be Assessed
The applicant’s instrumental/vocal proficiency and proficiency in improvisation 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
• Musical communication
• Technical proficiency

Required Standard for a Pass
The applicant’s prior knowledge and skills are assessed in relation to the requirements of the programme.