B.Mus Classical Artist Program

Cover letter: In a cover letter, the applicant must state which focus area he applies for: song, instruments (and then which instrument) or church music. It must also be stated, among other things, what the applicant's motivation is for applying to the relevant study program and information about previous studies and participation in music.

NOTE
If the applicant wishes to make a private class selection in the first year, this must be clearly stated in the cover letter. It must specify which additional instruments are applied for and account for previous studies and experiences Applicants who meet the criteria for participation in private class selection can be invited to the audition, where they also play their secondary instrument.
It should be noted that it is not possible to accept all applications.

Diploma: Applicants are asked to submit a certified copy of a diploma from secondary school as well as a study history summary from a music school if applicable.

a) Scan original diplomas and attach to application or get a certified copy of the diplomas with a stamp from the relevant school, scan and attach to the application.
b) Get a certified copy of the previous music course (a copy of the latest pass exam that has been passed) with a stamp from the relevant school, scan and attach it to the application.

Links: Applicants must submit links to video recordings of their own musical performances that demonstrate the ability to perform appropriate instruments/vocals.

Criteria for video recording:

Song

1. Two arias from different periods and in different languages
2. Two songs in different languages
3. A monologue in Icelandic, about two minutes long to show interpretability and textual treatment. Foreign applicants are allowed to perform texts in their native language.

All transport must be leafless,

Instruments

Piano/Guitar/Harmonica:

1. Classical Sonata Chapter
2. Romantic or 20th century work
3. Etch

or similar

Strings

1. An episode from a work or work from the Baroque or Classical period
2. An episode from a work or work from the Romantic period or the 20th century
3. Etch

or similar.

Wind instrument

1. First movement from a classical concerto
2. Works from the Romantic period or the 20th century
3. Etch

or similar.

Church music

Applicants are required to submit a video recording of their organ playing, at least two solo works from different periods of musical history that show a breadth of skill and interpretation.

These lists are for reference, other works that show comparable competence or skill or that are more suitable for a specific instrument are allowed to be sent.

Note that video recording does not replace instrumentation/vocal audition.

Application does not guarantee invitation to audition.

General admission requirements are a matriculation certificate, a final exam from a secondary school at the third qualification level, a similar exam from a foreign secondary school, or a minimum of 60 ECTS credits from an accredited university Applications must be accompanied by a certified copy of the diplomas and a certified copy of the study history summary.

Admission to the school may be granted to those applicants who have knowledge and experience that is considered adequate preparation for bachelor's degree studies at the school. See more details „exemptions for admission“

Admission committees evaluate applications based on submitted data as well as interviews and/or entrance exams in the relevant areas. The dean appoints an admissions committee for each study path in consultation with the subject manager and the admissions committees work according to the procedures presented to the applicants.

Admission to the course may be granted to those applicants who have knowledge and experience that is considered adequate preparation for bachelor's studies. Admission requirements are advanced music exams or similar qualifications.

Admission to the school may be granted to applicants who have knowledge and experience that is considered adequate preparation for bachelor's studies at the school.

Applicants who do not meet the general admission requirements may apply for an exemption if they have completed, for example, numerous credits at the secondary school level, completed other final exams such as at the 4th qualification level or have other preparation that can prepare the person for studies at the university level on the relevant study path Applications for exemption from the general admission requirements are evaluated by professionals within the relevant department. The result of the evaluation of exemption applications is final. When evaluating applications, interacting factors are considered with regard to grades in studies at the secondary school level, education in the arts, further education, work experience and participation in social work Each case is examined separately, and the interaction of these factors may affect the outcome Applicants are encouraged to account for everything they believe may become their application for exemption from general admission requirements for advancement.

Admission committees evaluate applications based on submitted data as well as interviews and/or entrance exams in the relevant areas. The dean appoints an admissions committee for each study path in consultation with the subject manager and the admissions committees work according to the procedures presented to the applicants.