Bachelor Programme in Musical Interpretation, Specialisation in Chamber Music, 180 credits

Start term: Autumn 2027 (upcoming)

A modern music programme focused on your instrumental and artistic development, where the roles of soloist and chamber musician develop side by side throughout the specialisation, providing unique preparation for a career as a musician in all its various forms.

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Specific entry requirements

General entry requirements and a passed proficiency test assessing musical knowledge and skills

Tuition fees

EU citizens

If you have citizenship in a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are NOT required to pay application or tuition fees.

Non - EU citizens

Tuition fee, first instalment: 149486 SEK

Total fee: 896916 SEK

This specialisation is part of the Bachelor Programme in Musical Interpretation, which also includes the specialisations Composition, Jazz and Pop, and Music Production.

The Chamber Music specialisation educates you as a musician. The focus is on your principal instrument performance and your chamber music studies. The development and deepening of all the artistic, instrumental and communicative skills that a modern musician should possess are central. The specialisation is characterised by a creative environment in close proximity to other arts education programmes.

One of the most important prerequisites for developing as a musician is the opportunity to meet audiences. As a student, you will perform in a large number of concerts during your studies, including concerts in the School of Music’s outstanding concert hall, collaborations with various chamber music societies, orchestral concerts, school concerts, church concerts and concerts within elderly care settings.

Throughout the specialisation, chamber music and ensemble playing are continuously integrated, often in ensemble formations that bring together different instrument groups. This is both inspiring and provides important knowledge about other instruments and their specific characteristics and requirements.

Another important component of the specialisaton is contemporary music and the encounter and dialogue with the composer. This is explored through projects and collaborations with students and teachers from the Composition specialisation.

Thanks to our ongoing collaboration with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, you will gain insight into the professional musician’s career through various projects and have the opportunity to explore the role of soloist with one of Europe’s leading chamber orchestras.

The teachers are among Sweden’s foremost musicians and pedagogues, with extensive experience both as educators and performers. Together they represent many of the professional activities that define today’s musician, from orchestral musicians in Swedish and international orchestras to soloists in a variety of settings, from chamber musicians in different ensembles to entrepreneurs running their own concert series and festivals.

We admit students on all traditional orchestral instruments, as well as saxophone, piano, guitar and voice.

Programme syllabus Bachelor Programme in Musical Interpretation, Specialisation in Chamber Music, 180 credits

Our programmes are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Throughout your studies, you will gain the knowledge and tools you need to actively contribute to addressing global challenges and be part of the solution. Read more about how sustainable development is integrated into the programme in the Frequently Asked Questions below.

The Chamber Music I-VI courses include your principal instrument/voice studies and ensemble performance with other students in various chamber music projects. These courses also include a variety of concerts and concert projects, as well as the Degree Concert in the final semester. During Semesters 1-5, you will also study Musical Materials I-V, which includes Music Theory and Ear Training. During the first year, these courses also include Music History and Music and Its Role and Function in Society, and during the second year, The Musician’s Professional Environment.

Semester 5 includes the course Preparation for Artistic Research, after which the programme concludes with an Independent Degree Project worth 15 Credits. During Years 2 and 3 of the specialisation, you will also have the opportunity to select a number of Elective courses, enabling you to strengthen areas that are particularly important for your own education.

Specific entry requirements: General entry requirements and a passed proficiency test assessing musical knowledge and skills

First semester: Autumn semester 2027

Pace of study: Full Time

Level: First Cycle

Study places: 12

Selection: Proficiency Test

Study venue: Örebro

School: School of Music, Theatre and Art

Qualifications: Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts

Language of instruction: The language of instruction is English.

Head of programme: Lena Johnson

Application code ORU-49700

As part of the entry requirements for the programme, applicants must pass proficiency tests.

Read more about the Chamber Music Proficiency Test 2027

The programme leads to a Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts, which provides eligibility for further studies at Master's level within the field of music.

Within the field of music there are many possible future pathways and career opportunities. The specialisation provides a solid foundation and excellent opportunities for further education within the field of music or for professional work as a musician.

Teachers in Chamber Music:

Christian Svarfvar (violin)
Göran Fröst (viola)
Mattias Rodrick (cello)
Sebastien Dubé (double bass)
Jill Widén (flute)
Eva Szabados (flute)
Jenny Hülphers (oboe)
Mårten Larsson (oboe)
Stefan Harg (clarinet)
Mikael Lindström (bassoon)
Bengt Olerås (horn) 
Johannes Thorell (saxophone)
Jan Gustavsson (trumpet)
Jesper Knutsson (trombone)
Mats Jansson (piano)
Lena Johnson (piano)
Jakob Henriques (guitar)
Olle Persson (voice)
Daniel Berg (percussion)
Johan Renman (percussion)
Anders Åstrand (percussion)
Elias Gustafsson (percussion)

The Bachelor's Programme in Musical Interpretation at Örebro University offers you the opportunity to develop your musical skills while gaining an understanding of the role music plays in society. Throughout the programme, you will explore how music can reflect and preserve different cultures, as well as contribute to social sustainability and inclusion. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the relationship between music and issues of gender, power and equality.

By exploring both contemporary and traditional musical expressions in greater depth, you will develop the skills and knowledge needed to innovate while preserving musical traditions. The programme equips you to play an active role in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future through music.

You may contact our student counsellor with questions regarding subjects, courses, programmes and career opportunities. This may include questions about entry requirements, proficiency tests, programme and course content and specialisations, study planning, degrees and more. The student counsellor can also provide information about credit transfer, approved leave from studies and withdrawal from studies. A student counsellor is bound by confidentiality.

If you have questions about accommodation, the introduction programme, or what you need to do before starting your studies, please visit the Welcome New Student page.

More information about Örebro University School of Music, Theatre and Art can be found at our homepage.

Study Advisor: Urban Tholén

Phone: +46 19 303000 (switchboard)

Email: studievagledning.mhs@oru.se