Entrance examination
The entrance exams consist of two parts: part A and part B. Part A will be evaluated as Pass or Fail. Part B will compute 100% of the final qualification and will establish the order in which applicants are placed per to each specialty. Each applicant can present himself to a maximum of two specialties, field or modality. In the case that an applicant is presented with two options and these follow one of a non-interpretive specialty and the alternative of interpretation or pedagogy, he or she must take all the part A tests established for both specialties.
Part A
Part A assesses the skills of applicants, as well as the basic knowledge and skills to pursue the Bachelor’s degree.
INTERPRETATION AND PEDAGOGY
1. Auditory recognition
– exercise A1, rhythmic-melodic transcription
– exercise A2, transcription of a 4-part polyphonic piece
– exercise A3, auditory analysis of a musical fragment
2. Musical analysis
– exercise A4, analysis of a musical fragment score
COMPOSITION, CONDUCTING, MUSICOLOGY, PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT, AND SONOLOGY
1. Auditory recognition
– exercise A1, rhythmic-melodic transcription,
– exercise A2, transcription of a 4-part polyphonic piece
– exercise A3, auditory analysis of a musical fragment
2. Musical analysis
– exercici A4, anàlisi de la partitura d’un fragment musical
3. Instrumental performance
– exercise A5, interpretation with the instrument (you must prepare a free repertoire, of a minimum of 4 pieces and 30 minutes long)
An auditory recognition exercise in two voices and a musical analysis.
ATTENTION
To carry out these exercises it is essential to use your own headphones and a mobile device with a fully charged battery that can connect to Wi-Fi.
Part B
Part B is specific for each specialty and it is necessary to have passed part A to complete it. It serves to assess the skills and abilities of applicants to study the respective specialties. It contains a variable number of exercises, according to each specialty, with a minimum of two: