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.
Examples that can be used as a reference (other works of similar difficulty are also possible):
- a work from the period before 1700, if possible by Sweelinck;
- J.S. Bach: a Praeludium and Fuga, a part from a trio sonata and a chorale prelude with a decorated cantos firmus (cantus coloratus);
- a work by Franck, Mendelsson or Reger;
- a work from the 20th and 21st century;
- the candidate can choose a piece for improvisation.
Theory exam:
- 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.
