Admission to Composition

The admission test consists of two rounds, both conducted remotely. You must pass Round 1 to proceed to Round 2.

Round 1

Submit the following documents:

• four to five (4–5) representative and well-notated work samples in the form of scores (PDF format) along with live or synthesised recordings (MP3 format) with clear recording instructions. It is essential to submit both scores and audio files.
   
• a statement outlining your goals for the studies.
   
• your CV, including a list of qualifications and certificates of previous studies, as well as information about teachers, institutions, study levels, and specialisations.
   
• a complete list of works, preferably with comments on one or more pieces.

The work samples must be uploaded via the link below no later than 22 February 2025.

Round 2

Round 2 consists of:

• a digital main test with three components:
  • composition/analysis
  • counterpoint
  • instrumentation
     
• a digital interview where we discuss your uploaded work samples from Round 1 and your solutions to the digital test from Round 2. We will also talk about your creative process, your expectations for the programme, and the skills you wish to develop during your studies.

ADMISSIONS EXERCISES
Admissions exercises in composition

1. Read the information carefully to ensure you send the correct files in the correct format.
2. Make sure you have applied for the programme at antagning.se or universityadmissions.se

Prepare your files

• Save the scores you want to submit as PDFs.
   
• Name each file with a title and number, your initials (first name + surname, two letters each), and your date of birth (YY/MM/DD). Separate the data with underscores (_).
   
  • Example: Part1_JeSm_990230 (for Jessica Smith, born 1999-02-30)
  • The next file is named Part2_JeSm_990230, and so on.
     
• Save the audio files you want to submit in MP3 format and name each file with title, initials and date of birth.
   
  • Example: Title1_JeSm_990230
     
• If you want to use links to YouTube, Soundcloud, your own website or similar as work samples, write full link names in a separate text document and save it as a PDF. Name the PDF file according to the format: Links_JeSm_990230
   
• Save your other text documents as PDFs and name them with title_initials_date of birth.
   
  • Examples: CV_JeSm_990230, Plan_JeSm_990230 etc.

Create a ZIP file

• Create a folder on your computer and name it according to the format: Full name_Date of birth (YY/MM/DD)
   
  • Example: JessicaSmith_990230
     
• Place all files in the folder and compress it into a ZIP file. Do not use RAR, as we cannot open that format.
   
• The folder must not exceed 5 GB.

Upload your ZIP file

• Open the upload link (found further down this page).
   
• Select or drag the ZIP file from your computer.
  Enter the same email address you used when you applied for the programme at antagning.se or universityadmissions.se
   
• Click Upload.

Once the upload is complete, you will receive a confirmation in your browser. Do not close the browser until the upload is finished.

If you need help

Contact us via email: admissions [at] mhm [dot] lu [dot] se (admissions[at]mhm[dot]lu[dot]se). Never send work samples via email, as your application will be considered incomplete.

Note: It is your responsibility to ensure that the work samples are complete, in the correct format, and playable.

Upload your work samples here no later than 22 January 2025