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Performance Studies – Jazz/Improvisation

INDEPENDENT COURSE | 1 YEAR | 60 ECTS CREDITS

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INDEPENDENT COURSE • 60 CREDITS • 1 YEAR

Performance Studies - Jazz/Improvisation is a one-year independent university course at advanced level for those who want to refine their performance skills both through individual practice and ensemble playing. A high artistic and technical level at your main instrument is required.

Course content:

Instrumental studies
You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in your main instrument under the guidance of experienced teachers. Through individual lessons, masterclasses and group lessons, you develop both technical skills and your artistic expression.

Ensemble and project
The ensemble activities are based on projects where the students become musically responsible for the content. The projects culminate in a concert at the end of each term.

Seminars and workshops
The students at the course also take part in the course "The Performing Human Being - music and psychology".

How to apply

  1. Apply for the course at universityadmissions.se
    Application period: 15 October 2024 - 15 January 2025
     
  2. Upload your work samples no later than January 22, 2025. 

Work samples

  • Upload work samples in the form of video recordings of you performing two songs of your choice. The total playing time must not exceed 20 minutes.

Instructions and criteria for video recordings

To ensure your video recordings are accepted for assessment, you must follow these instructions:

  • Identification: Begin each video by identifying yourself – film your ID or passport, and your face. Clearly state which piece you will be performing.
     
  • Framing: Your face, hands and instrument must be visible at all times.
     
  • Recording: Perform and record one (1) piece/audition task per film. No technical edits are allowed.
     
  • Audio quality: Use your phone's microphone or an external room microphone. The sound should be of good quality, without excessive room acoustics, distortion, or noise.
     
  • Video quality: The video recordings must have good image quality with good contrast and light.
     
  • File format: You must upload the recordings in MP4 format. Other file formats are not allowed. Your folder with work samples must not exceed 5 GB.

If the instructions are not followed, or if the video files are deemed to be modified, your work samples may be considered invalid.

How to upload your work samples

  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 universityadmissions.se

Prepare your files

  • Save your video files in MP4 format.
     
  • Name each file with the title and number, your initials (first name + surname, two letters each), your date of birth (YY/MM/DD) and the course code. Separate the data with underscores (_).
     
    • Example: Video1_JeSm_990230_MUPS11 (for Jessica Smith, born 1999-02-30)
    • The next file should be named Video2_ JeSm_990230_MUPS11, and so on.

Create a ZIP file

  • Create a folder on your computer and name it according to the format: MUPS11_Your instrument_Full name_Date of birth (YY/MM/DD)
     
    • Example: MUPS11_Guitar_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 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 samples of work here no later than January 22 2025

Quick Facts

Duration
60 ECTS credits / 1 year full-time

Kind of programme
Independent course

Language of instruction
Swedish and English

Application period
15 October 2024 – 15 January 2025. 

Syllabus
Syllabus MUPS11 (PDF 220 KB, new tab)

Entry requirements
To be admitted to the course, you must have completed at least 90 credits from studies at a music academy or equivalent institution. You must also pass the admission test.

Selection: Based on the results of the admission test.

Apply here

Application period: 15 October 2024 - 15 January 2025

Questions about admission:
admissions [at] mhm [dot] lu [dot] se

Contact

Peter Nilsson
Course leader, university lecturer in drums and jazz ensemble
peter [dot] nilsson [at] mhm [dot] lu [dot] se (peter[dot]nilsson[at]mhm[dot]lu[dot]se)

Thea Lundbäck
Programme Coordinator
thea [dot] lundback [at] mhm [dot] lu [dot] se (thea[dot]lundback[at]mhm[dot]lu[dot]se)
+46 40 32 54 25

Last updated: 23 Apr 2025 | rebecka [dot] lassbo [at] mhm [dot] lu [dot] se