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Music Performance (MMus)

An advanced-level educational programme for creative and performing musicians who wish to work professionally with rhythmic contemporary music, and who would like to further develop their competencies to play or sing their own music or that of others - on stage, in the studio, or in other contexts - nationally or internationally

The programme focuses on the performative, through a course that alternates between exploratory artistic practice and reflection.

You can influence the content of the programme and adapt it to your own artistic profile and development, with a view to strengthening your skills as a creative and performing musician.

The form of the course alternates between classes and individual guidance. There will also be a mandatory external semester, and you will have the opportunity to participate in collaborative projects, both across RCM´s own programmes and with external partners.

The programme has a strong focus on developing your entrepreneurial skills and will also give you direct access to RMC´s extensive national and international networks.

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How do I apply?

You can read about this and much more under APPLICATION and ENTRANCE EXAMINATION below.

See as well the general information about application and admission:

FAQ: ADMISSION AT RMC

 

 

Timeline
Online application opens 2 January 2025
Online information meeting via Teams TBA
Deadline for online application 4 February 2025 at 12:00 CET
1st round: You are not present 10 - 28 February 2025
Outcome of the 1st round 6 March 2025 by email
2nd round: You attend the exam at RMC 31 March - 4 April 2025
Outcome of 2nd round 10 April 2025 by email
Online meeting for applicants offered a study place 22 April 2025 at 16:00-17:00 CET
Start of study 18 August 2025

Application and Entrance examination: Music Performance (MA)

Study places
Applicants in 2024
Admitted in 2024
Admitted in % of applicants 2024
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Career opportunities

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Kristian Finne
Resulted in many new ideas and a gradual evolvement into a personal style of playing
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Natalie Sandtorv
Two amazing years where I got the time to completely focus
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Ida Kudo
A very important stepping stone for me to get a foot inside the rhythmic music scene
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Ole Mofjell
I would not have had the chance to work the way I did any other place in the world
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Rasmus Oppenhagen Krogh
To think big projects through from A-Z and lay out the framework in the best possible way – both creatively and practically
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Kaspar Vig
A secure platform, without having to relate to the music industry, where I could enhance my skills and test my musical ideas

Programme structure: Music Performance (MA)

Subjects and ETCS

Subject

  • 1. Sem.
  • 2. Sem.
  • 3. Sem.
  • 4. Sem.
  • Subject ECTS

Artistic Development Work

30 ECTS

Subject

  • 1. Sem.
  • 2. Sem.
  • 3. Sem.
  • 4. Sem.
  • Subject ECTS

Artistic Development Work

  • 15
  • 15
  • 30

Music Performance

10 ECTS

Subject

  • 1. Sem.
  • 2. Sem.
  • 3. Sem.
  • 4. Sem.
  • Subject ECTS

Music Performance

  • 5
  • 5
  • 10

Entrepreneurship

10 ECTS

Subject

  • 1. Sem.
  • 2. Sem.
  • 3. Sem.
  • 4. Sem.
  • Subject ECTS

Entrepreneurship

  • 5
  • 5
  • 10

Electives

20 ECTS

Subject

  • 1. Sem.
  • 2. Sem.
  • 3. Sem.
  • 4. Sem.
  • Subject ECTS

Electives

  • 5
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20

External, Integrated Module

30 ECTS

Subject

  • 1. Sem.
  • 2. Sem.
  • 3. Sem.
  • 4. Sem.
  • Subject ECTS

External, Integrated Module

  • 30
  • 30

Master's project

20 ECTS

Subject

  • 1. Sem.
  • 2. Sem.
  • 3. Sem.
  • 4. Sem.
  • Subject ECTS

Master's project

  • 20
  • 20

Who is RMC?

Rhythmic Music Conservatory (RMC) is an educational institution under the Danish Ministry of Culture and works on a non-commercial basis. RMC was founded in 1986 as the first music academy in Europe to specialize in contemporary rhythmic music.

RMC offers the highest education in contemporary rhythmic music - a multifaceted concept that embraces widely diverse genres such as rock, pop, jazz, urban, metal and electronic music.

Contemporary rhythmic music is a creative and performative art form which in a continuous dialogue with the contemporary world is deeply rooted in academic, professional and cultural traditions.

At RMC contemporary rhythmic music means openness, curiosity, diversity and a critical position.

RMC vision statement

We create value for people and society, and contribute to the development of a sustainable world of music.

RMC is a pioneer among educational, knowledge and cultural institutions in the field of rhythmic music as contemporary art.

RMC develops knowledge and creates music and musical experiences that enrich and enthuse.

At RMC, students and staff develop through mutually inspiring exchange and inventive inquiry.