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Music Performance (BMus)

A study programme for creating and performing musicians who want to work professionally in rhythmic music and who want to immerse themselves in playing and singing their own or other people's music on stage, in the studio or elsewhere in society.

The programme takes its starting-point in your vision, and aims to further develop your artistic and arts educational practice within rhythmic contemporary music.

On this study programme you become part of a diverse and inspiring study environment, where teachers, supervisors and fellow students stimulate and challenge your development.

subjects and goals

Via the Conservatory’s extensive cooperation with external partners in Denmark and abroad, you obtain access to an extensive professional network that will enhance your future employment opportunities as musician, educator or entrepreneur in a changing music industry.

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
The study programme opens for applications 15 October 2023
Online information meeting via Zoom 31 October - 16:00-17:10 Danish, introduction in English, 17:20-18:30 English
Deadline for online application 1 December 2023 at 12:00 CET
1st round: You are not present 2-5 January 2024
Outcome of the 1st round No later than 10 January 2024 by email
2nd round:You attend at RMC 23-26 January 2024
Outcome of 2nd round 15 February 2024 by email
Online meeting for applicants offered a study place 19 February 2024 at 16:00-17:00
Start of study 19 August 2024

Application and Entrance examination: Music Performance (BA)

Study places
Applicants in 2023
Admitted in 2023
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Career opportunities

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Selina Lannie
The programme fit just perfect for me and opened all sorts of doors to creativity
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Laurits Hyllested
I got a large network that I rely on a great deal for all my work
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Danielle Dahl
I got a new perspective on myself and my work
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Tobias Johannes Pfeil
An insane amount of impulses and reflections from fellow students and the teachers
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Jonatan Uranes
Maybe most importantly I have met a lot of people who I probably wouldn’t have met otherwise

Programme structure: Music Performance (BA)

Subjects and ECTS

Subject

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

Artistic Development Work

50 ECTS

Subject

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

Artistic Development Work

  • 12.5
  • 12.5
  • 12.5
  • 12.5
  • 50

Music Education

30 ECTS

Subject

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

Music Education

  • 7.5
  • 7.5
  • 7.5
  • 7.5
  • 30

Composition

20 ECTS

Subject

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

Composition

  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 5
  • 20

Specialisation: Instrumental/Vocal Performance

10 ECTS

Subject

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

Specialisation: Instrumental/Vocal Performance

  • 2.5
  • 2.5
  • 2.5
  • 2.5
  • 10

Art and Culture Studies

10 ECTS

Subject

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

Art and Culture Studies

  • 2.5
  • 2.5
  • 2.5
  • 2.5
  • 10

External, Collaborative, Integrated Project

30 ECTS

Subject

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

External, Collaborative, Integrated Project

  • 30
  • 30

Entrepreneurship

10 ECTS

Subject

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

Entrepreneurship

  • 10
  • 10

Bachelor Project

20 ECTS

Subject

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

Bachelor 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 that builds upon a solid foundation in professional and cultural traditions.

At RMC contemporary rhythmic music means openness, curiosity, diversity and a critical position.
RMC vision statement
RMC is a pioneer in the study, practice and development of contemporary music.

At RMC, students and staff thrive in a creative atmosphere of inspiring exchange and inventive inquiry.

RMC educates future innovators in music who enrich artistic and cultural experience in the world.

Informed by deep knowledge and upon a foundation of highly developed skills, graduates install themselves in society and actualize potentials in a wide network of relations, both locally and globally.