1. Preselection
For the pre-selection, a total of 3 uncut videos showing artistic presentations have to be submitted with the application. The total duration of the 3 videos should not exceed 45 minutes. The following requirements apply:

• Conducting subject: Recording of a self-conducted work (excerpt max. 15 minutes). 1 uncut video.
• Piano: two piano works of your choice, without repetitions (max. 15 minutes). 1 uncut video.
• Singing: one aria and one song of free choice (max. 15 minutes). 1 uncut video.

2. Presence Examination
The presence examination includes the following parts:

1. Artistic Presentation:
   a) Piano or Vocals:
   • Performance of three works from different style periods, one composed after 1910.

   b) Piano Performace:

   • Prepared: Performance of one major a cappella work from the score.
   • unprepared: Playing from sight-reading of scores presented.

   c) Conducting:

   • Conducting of a work by arrangement

   After passing the examinations of points a), b) and c):
   d) Work with the RSH Vocal Ensemble:

   • Rehearsal of up to 20 minutes duration. (The work will be communicated approximately 4 weeks before the examination date).
   • Conducting a given work. (The work will be communicated approximately 4 weeks prior to the examination date).
2. A short reflective talk related to the artistic presentation.

The examination board reserves the right to make a selection from the prepared pieces.

Contact:
Prof. Timo Nuoranne