COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic will affect some aspects of the upcoming entrance exams to a greater or lesser degree.  

As the situation is constantly changing, it is unfortunately not possible to announce the definitive test conditions at this point, but we will update this page whenever new info is available.

Applicants will receive further information well in advance of the entrance exam, but we recommend that you also keep yourself updated whether your tests will be affected or not.

If the programme you are applying for is affected, it will be specifically mentioned further down this page.
If the programme you are applying for is NOT affected, the tests will follow SDMK’s normal procedures, which can be found here

Applicants residing outside Denmark:

Due to the pandemic the following applicants will be given the opportunity to take an online entrance exam:

• Applicants in risk groups or with other relevant health issues
• Applicants residing outside Denmark

Please contact SDMK (mm@sdmk.dk) if you are in one of the groups. 

Further info

You can keep yourself updated on the current state of affairs in Denmark here: https://coronasmitte.dk/en

Important dates

• 1 December: Application deadline
• 16 December: A proposed task is sent to all classical instrumentalists and church music applicants (Only applicable to students not attending the test in person)
• 4 January: Deadline for submitting video containing self-selected repertoire and possible proposed task (Only applicable to students not attending the test in person)
• Dates for entrance exams can be found further down this page

Technical details regarding digital entrance exams

Audition video

In cases where the tests will be conducted online, the applicant is asked to send a video showcasing a self-selected repertoire that provides an accurate representation of the applicant’s musical level. The video is replacing the traditional audition concert which normally is a key element of the traditional assessment.

The length of the video will vary depending on the programme, but must in all cases be submitted as one unedited clip showcasing the applicant’s playing or singing.

Proposed task

Instrumentalists applying for the classical or church music bachelor programmes are also asked to prepare and record a proposed task following the self-selected repertoire. The test will be sent be mail on December 16^th.

Videos must be uploaded to WeTransfer, Dropbox or the like, whereafter the link is sent to mm@sdmk.dk. In order to avoid technical obstacles we ask that the video is submitted to SDMK well in advance – and no later than January 4^th 2021.

• Watch a short introduction to WeTransfer here

Interviews and further tests

Interviews and other practical tests will be conducted via Zoom. Sight reading tests will be presented via screen sharing.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a fully functional Zoom installation and a stable network connection.

Applicants will receive a Zoom-link and further info before the examination.

We recommend that applicants run Zoom on a computer og a tablet with a screen size that makes it possible to read sheet music and other documents.

• Download Zoom here (it's free)

Film scoring

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic alle entrance exams for the film scoring programme are conducted online via Zoom.

Applicants will receive a Zoom-link and further info before the examination.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a fully functional Zoom installation and a stable network connection.

ODENSE:

• Classical Musician - Performer, chamber- and orchestra Musician: Week 2 
• Jazz/pop: Week 2 
• Choir Condutor: Tuesday 19 Januar 2021

ESBJERG:

• Folk music: 11 - 13 January
• Electronic music and sound art: Week 2 
• Classical Musician - Performer, educator and entrepreneur - Week 1  (from 5 January)
• Contemporary Rhythmic Musician: Week 2 (11 - 13 January)
• Film Scoring: 14 - 15 January (Online)