The entrance exam consists of a practical and a theory part. Both sections must be passed to qualify for a place.
Practical section entrance exam
For the first round of the audition (pre-selection), we need recordings of you:
- Please send at least two recordings with a total length of 15-20 minutes. The pieces should be chosen from different style periods and provide an opportunity to assess your technical level and musicality. Stylistic understanding and affinity with the music played will also be considered. Please find information about making a recording on the application page.
If you are through to the second round, you can prepare the same works. Please bring a programme so that the jury knows what you have prepared. The audition lasts 15-20 minutes.
At least on one of the following instruments the basic techniques need to be adequate :
- Theorbo Kapsberger (preludio, Kapsperger) Piccinini (ciaconna), Robert de Visee (prelude) Melli (corrente detta la spenserata)
- Archlute Zamboni (preludio) Kapsberger (corrente 2)
- Baroque guitar: Sanz (espanoletta, preludio) Roncalli (part of suitte)
- Vihuela: Fuenllana (2 voice polyphone piece) Milan (Fantasia 1, pavana)
- Baroque lute: S.L. Weiss Suite in d - moll Prelude, Allemande Esajas Reusner Suite g moll: Allemande, Courante
- Renaissance Lute: John Dowland: Preludium, Fortune; Francesco da Milano No. 1,16,22
From this can be selected: a simple polyphonic work, a rhytmically free piece (prelude, toccata or fantasie) a dance and/or a work with basso ostinato.
Theoretical section entrance exam
The theory section consists of:
- a written hearing test
- a written test in general music theory
- an individual practical solfège test
Click here for theory exam examples
If you have questions about your study programme, you can get in touch with the Head of Department Teunis van der Zwart; t.vanderzwart@koncon.nl.
With technical questions regarding your application or uploading video, please contact Student Administration.
