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Entrance examination BMuS - Historical Performance Practice

Thank you for applying for a bachelor's program at HKU Utrechts Conservatorium, Historical Performance Practice.

Entrance examination BMuS - Historical Performance Practice

Admission

On this page you will find all information regarding the admission for a bachelor's program at HKU Utrechts Conservatorium, Historical Performance Practice. So read this page carefully!

Entrance Examination

The entrance exam consists of three parts.

  • Click HERE to download the questionnaire. Fill in the questionnaire and save the document in a PDF file. Use file name: surname.questionnaire.pdf

    Deadline

    We kindly ask you to submit your questionnaire before the upload deadline mentioned in the email you received from us.

    Uploading

    You can upload the questionnaire via the UC upload tool. Look on this page under the heading 'Create account and upload questionnaire' for further instructions.

  • Before 1 March 2024 you will receive an email with more information about the theoretical entrance examination.

    The theoretical exam will be taken online by one of the theory teachers. The exam will take approximately 30 minutes. It consists of a general music theory test and a listening comprehension test.

    Entrance Requirements (pdf)

    Below you will find examples of the theory exam:
    Example theory test (pdf)
    Answers theory test (pdf)
    Example listening test (pdf)


    Please note:

    • If you are currently following the Preparatory Course at HKU Utrechts Conservatorium, the theoretical examination will take place during the lessons. The teacher will inform you about this in due time.
    • If you have an exemption for the theoretical examination, you will receive a confirmation by e-mail before 1 March.

  • The practice admission will take place on Monday 8 April 2024. You will receive an e-mail no later than 15 March 2024 with more information about the practical entrance examination. For the practical entrance exam, you need to prepare an assignment in advance.

    Below the different assignments per instrument.

    Bassoon
    Cello
    Harpsichord
    Oboe
    Recorder
    Traverso
    Trombone
    Viola
    Violin

Comments Admission

If you have not uploaded a questionnaire before the deadline, we will conclude that you do no longer want to partake in the admission and your entrance examination will end.

Create account and upload questionnaire

Below are the instructions on how to create an account for the UC upload tool and upload the questionnaire.
Upload instructions (pfd)

If you have applied for more instruments within one course, you will be given the option to upload your documents for the different instruments during the process.

Click here to create an account for the UC upload tool and upload your questionnaire.

No admission

If you want to cancel the entrance examination, you can withdraw your application request by Studielink.

Questions

Please check the answer to your question is listed under FAQ, under the category 'Admission'.

If you have any other questions, please contact the HKU Service Desk Student Affairs by e-mail via sz@hku.nl or phone +31 (0)30 2091540.030-2091540.