Performance Studies – Western Art Music
INDEPENDENT COURSE | 1 YEAR | 60 ECTS CREDITS
Performance Studies - Western Art Music is a one-year full-time university course aimed at students who want to refine their technical and artistic skills at an advanced level in Western art music. The course includes both individual lessons and ensemble playing.
Course content:
- Instrumental studies
You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in your main instrument under the guidance of experienced teachers. Through regular individual lessons, masterclasses and group lessons you develop both technical skills and your artistic expression.
- Musical Studies and interpretation
You regularly work together with your teacher/pianist to develop a deeper understanding of the music you perform, with a focus on both technical precision and artistic interpretation.
- Chamber Music
A central part of the course is chamber music, where you will have the opportunity to play together with other students in small ensembles. This develops both musical sensitivity and communication skills. The ensembles work with varied repertoire from different eras and styles, under the guidance of experienced musicians and teachers.
- Symphonic Orchestral Playing
For students studying a symphony orchestra instrument, the course also includes participation in Malmö Academy of Music's Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra undertakes around six productions each academic year, which gives you valuable experience of playing in a larger ensemble under the direction of professional conductors. It will also give you practical insights into orchestral repertoire and the demands placed on an orchestral musician.
How to apply
- Apply for the course at universityadmissions.se
Application period: 16 October 2025 - 15 January 2026
- Upload your work samples no later than January 21, 2026.
Work samples
- Upload work samples in the form of video recordings of you performing two contrasting pieces of your choice. The total playing time must not exceed 20 minutes.
- Also include a written CV/resumé about previous studies.
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.
- Read the information carefully to ensure you send the correct files in the correct format.
- 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_MUPS10 (for Jessica Smith, born 1999-02-30)
- The next file should be named Video2_ JeSm_990230_MUPS10, and so on.
- Save your CV/resumé as a PDF and name it with title, initials, date of birth and course code.
- Example: CV_JoLu_990230_MUPS10
Create a ZIP file
- Create a folder on your computer and name it according to the format: MUPS10_Your instrument_Full name_Date of birth (YY/MM/DD)
- Example: MUPS10_Flute_JessicaSmith_990230
- Example: MUPS10_Flute_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 21 January 2026
Quick Facts
Duration
60 ECTS credits / 1 year full-time
Kind of programme
Independent course
Language of instruction
Swedish and English
Application period
16 October 2025 – 15 January 2026
Syllabus
Syllabus MUPS10 (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: 16 October 2025 - 15 January 2026
Questions about admission:
admissions [at] mhm [dot] lu [dot] se
Contact
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