Lund University

MM in Music Performance, Interpretation and Composition Diploma of Excellence

Programme overview

The Master’s programme in Music – Interpretation Diploma of Excellence aims to educate musicians possessing an exceptionally high level of artistic and professional ability. On completion of the programme, the student must have well-developed knowledge and skills in order to work in a professional capacity in various forms – either as a soloist, a member of an established ensemble or in freely formed groups. The student must also have developed his/her ability for independent study concerning preparation work for public concerts and performances of concert programmes. The final exam for a Diploma of Excellence consists of a performance as a soloist of a professional orchestra in the region.

The Master’s programme in Music – Composition Diploma of Excellence aims to educate composers with the exceptional artistic and professional ability through a specialised composition programme, specialising in highly qualified tasks. On completion of the programme, the student must have well-developed knowledge and skills as well as an ability to create music at a high artistic level. The student shall also have acquired in-depth knowledge of composition for varying instrumental combinations in order to work in a professional capacity in various forms. The student must also have developed his/her ability for independent study. The final exam for a Diploma of Excellence consists of performance as a composer for a professional orchestra in the region.