The theoretical part of the entrance examination is virtually the same for all main subjects. It comprises a number of written questions on general music theory and an aural test.

The following skills are tested for all main subjects:
• knowledge of the fundaments of music theory
• scales: major and minor third (harmonic and melodic), modes, chromatic scales
• harmony: intervals, triads and their inversions and their context in the major and minor (harmonic) scales and four-part chords
• music theory: clefs, key signatures, time signatures (regular and irregular), music notation
• building up and recognising the aforementioned scales, two and three-part chords
• dictation of a simple melodic fragment
• tapping a rhythm

During the practical entrance examination you play or sing a number of pieces from different periods, as well as a number of études or other technical exercises. The committee will make a choice from your repertoire list. The entrance requirements, including repertoire list, for each instrument can be downloaded from this page.

Viola Da Gamba (PDF)
Traverso (PDF)
Harpsicord (PDF)
Recorder (PDF)
Baroque Violin (PDF)
Baroque Oboe (PDF)
Baroque Cello (PDF)

There is a co-repetitor to accompany you on the harpsichord. Make sure you have the harpsichord part with you. It is important that the pages turn easily, so no loose copies. As there is no time to rehearse you need not send any parts beforehand. Naturally, you can be accompanied by your own harpsichordist.