Bachelor Programme in Music, Symphony Orchestra Instrument

Education facts

Code: KGMUS

<p>Malmö Academy of Music is a leading educational institution specialised in musical studies, training, and research. We offer programmes aimed at students who want to work professionally as musicians, church musicians, composers or music teachers. With a clear international profile, we move art forward - always with the passion for music and learning at our core.</p><p>The Bachelor's Programme in Music with a specialisation in symphonic orchestra instruments is a three-year full-time university programme. It is aimed at students who want to deepen their technical and artistic skills in Western art music. </p> <p><strong>Instrumental studies</strong><br /> 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.</p> <p><strong>Musical Studies and interpretation</strong><br /> 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.</p> <p><strong>Chamber music</strong><br /> A central part of the programme is chamber music, where you get the opportunity to play together with other students in smaller ensembles and develop your musical sensitivity and your communication skills.</p> <p><strong>Orchestra Studies</strong><br /> You participate in Academy of Music's Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra undertakes around six productions each academic year, which gives you as a student valuable experience of playing in a larger ensemble under the direction of professional conductors.<br /><br /><strong>Music Theory</strong><br /> This subject let you develop your skills in identifying and analysing musical structures, which are fundamental to understanding and interpreting music in depth.</p> <p><strong>Piano</strong><br /> During your first year of study, you will be taught basic piano playing.</p> <p><strong>Music</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br /> The courses explore the role and impact of music in various social and cultural contexts.</p> <p><strong>Music as a profession</strong><br /> The course will give you a thorough insight into the professional aspects of the music industry while preparing you for a career as a musician.</p> <p><strong>Degree project</strong><br /> The performance part (exam concert) constitutes 75% of your degree project. In the exam concert, your artistic and technical expressiveness is made visible. The reflective part makes up 25% of your thesis. The work is based on your own artistic practice and presented in a format of your choice: written, live or pre-recorded.</p> <p><span style="color:#303030">The programme is available for the following instruments:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="color:#303030">Flute</span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030">Clarinet</span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030">Oboe</span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030">Bassoon</span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030">French Horn</span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030">Trumpet</span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030">Trombone</span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030">Tuba</span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030">Violin</span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030">Viola</span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030">Cello</span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030"><span>Double Bass</span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030"><span>Percussion</span></span></li> <li><span style="color:#303030"><span>Harp</span></span></li> </ul> <h3>Admission</h3> <p>You can apply for this programme via www.antagning.se during the period 2 December 2024 - 15 January 2025. </p> <p>Admission to our programmes requires you to audition at the Malmö Academy of Music. It is important that you read all the information available on the Malmö Academy of Music website regarding the audition procedure and what is applicable for the specific programme to which you want to apply. </p> <p>Read more about the programme and admission here:<br /> https://www.mhm.lu.se/en/symphony-orchestra-instrument</p><p>https://www.mhm.lu.se/en/symphony-orchestra-instrument</p>

Entry requirements

General and School of Music entrance test.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Bachelor Programme in Music, Symphony Orchestra Instrument

  Lund University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 3 June 2029

  Pace of study: 100 %