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Skoða vefinn á ÍslenskuChurch music BA
A practical and varied program that aims to educate and train instrumentalists to work in the country's churches.
Information is provided in Icelandic for study programs that have Icelandic as the primary language of instruction.
About the programme
Learning path í church music er cooperation music department LHÍ og Music school of the National Church. Objectives of the study path er that students is acquired steady knowledge, mastery og competence í everything because the most important er belongs that job cantor, organist og choir director í churches. The study does great requirements for of students, that er progressive, requires of independence í work practices og er good foundation for church musician of the future PULL og for postgraduate studies for master's degree í church music í foreigners universities. The study sé tengt traditional church work og er that at the same time personal og individualized. That way er based on that because that the student development with see intuition og personal style í interpretation his time á whose gender more churchy music. Then stands students for announce that improve we sig elective courses á diverse field instrumental og teach PULL opens then for the possibility á that widen field of work his hen rather that us done.
Study structure
The study er three price bachelor's degree (BMus). Students pick up time í organ playing, liTurgian organ playing og choir director both í private lessons og í group sessions at excellent artists, domestic PULL foreigners. The invitation er up á others course PULL give a good one superficial for office work í churches, svo PULL a hymn- og liturgy, organology, sang, keyboard game etc. Chamber music, interaction og regular concert er important hluti of the program.
After graduation
After completing the course, the students have mastered the main points related to church music work. The program also provides a good foundation for continuing studies in instrumental performance at the master's level at foreign conservatories. Those students who intend to focus on teaching also have easy access to a master's program at LHÍ in pedagogy (M.Ed).
Application and admission process
The application to study at the Iceland University of the Arts is filled out application portal
The application process consists of two steps: in the first step, the application is filled out with supporting documents and the application fee is paid. The second step is the intake process.
Open for applications
10. February 2025
Application deadline
April 8th, 2025
Applications answered
May / June 2025
Price list
Instructions
The following documents must be included with an application for a bachelor's program in church music:
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1. Cover letter
RequiredIn a cover letter, the applicant states, among other things, the motivation for applying to the relevant study program.
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2. Diploma
RequiredApplicants are asked to submit a certified copy of their high school diploma as well as a curriculum vitae from a music school, if applicable.a) Scan originals of diplomas and attach them to the application orb) Get certified copies of diplomas with a stamp from the relevant school, scan and attach to the application.c) Get a certified copy of your previous music studies if applicable (copy of the most recent level test that has been taken) with a stamp from the relevant school, scan and attach to the application. -
3. Links
RequiredApplicants must submit a video recording of their organ playing., at least two solo works from different periods of music history that show a breadth of skill and interpretation. Everyone who meets the admission requirements for organ playing is invited to audition in piano and singing and also in standing exams in music theory, acoustics and pitch perception which will take place on May 2, 2025.
Admission requirements
Admission requirements are divided into general and specific admission requirements.
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General admission requirements
RequiredIt is assumed that applicants for a bachelor's degree program have completed a matriculation exam or a similar program.
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Specific admission requirements
RequiredApplicants for studies in church music must have completed or are pursuing advanced organ studies according to the National Curriculum Guide for Music Schools or equivalent studies. All those who meet the admission requirements are invited to auditions in singing and piano and to placement exams in music theory, acoustics and musical ear, which will take place on May 2, 2025.
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Admission exemptions
The University of the Arts is authorized to grant admission to the school to applicants who possess knowledge and experience that is considered adequate preparation for a bachelor's degree program at the school. However, it is assumed that applicants have completed no fewer than 105 units from the old system of the upper secondary school level or 150 upper secondary school units according to the new system.
Admission process
The admission process is in the following stages:
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Placement test in musicology subjects
RequiredThe placement exams will take place on May 2, 2025. A sample of the entrance exams can be seen below.
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Auditions and interviews
RequiredAuditions for singing and piano should last about 20 minutes.
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Results announced
The results of the admissions process are announced and response letters are sent to applicants in May/June 2025.
