Application
The application period for the academic year 2024-2025 is opened until 18 december 2023..
At the auditions, the only selection criterion is the talent of the student. The process consists of several rounds:
- Online application.
- 1st Round. Preselection: The Selection Committee evaluates the transcript of records and the audiovisual material of each candidate and selects those who pass to the next round.
- 2nd Round. Auditions. Check the specific requirements of each chair, as they might differ between teachers.
You can also find more information on our auditions in this brochure.
Application form
It is an online application form that requests the following information:
- Programme of studies you wish to apply to (Bachelor’s Degree in Music Performance/Composition, Master’s Degree, Foundation Course, Diploma in Music Performance/Composition and Diploma in Advanced Orchestra Conducting Studies).
- Audition to which you choose to enroll (it is possible to choose one or more)
- Information on previous studies.
- Two academic references: from your Instrument teacher and headmaster, headteacher or dean. It is a courtesy measure to inform your professor and request him this reference in advance. It is not allowed to request references to a professor who is part of the panel.
- Language certificates, if you hold any.
- A personal statement.
- Artistic CV (up to 900-character text)
- Chosen pieces according to the obligatory repertoire (see specific repertoire down below)
- For the preselection round:
- Two recent recordings of contrasting pieces (it can be either one movement or the hole piece). At least one must be accompanied by piano.
- An optional third recording showcasting a different activity: chamber music, as a soloist...
- Payment of a €100 application fee.
Applicants to the Composition Chair must also provide a dossier including:
- Previous works, including sheet music (pdf) and, if possible, recordings that provide a short presentation of these works.
- CV that details previous studies.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us at admisiones@escuelareinasofia.es
Application fee
There is an €100 application fee for auditions at the Reina Sofía School of Music. You only have to pay one fee, even if you apply for more than one department.
Auditions
If you are pre-selected for auditions, we will contact you via GetAccepted one month before your audition date. These carry a €30 audition fee, to be paid before the audition date.
If you have any questions during the process, you can consult the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Repertoire and dates
Bassoon Chair: Professor Gustavo Núñez.
- Auditions and music theory test, 5 March.
- See repertoire.
Aline Foriel-Destezet Cello Chair: Professor Jens Peter Maintz.
- Auditions and music theory test, 11 March.
- See repertoire.
Aline Foriel-Destezet Cello Chair: Professor Ivan Monighetti.
- Auditions 4 March, music theory test 5 March.
- See repertoire.
Clarinet Chair: Professor Pascal Moraguès.
- Auditions and music theory test, 14 February.
- See repertoire.
Composition Chair: Professor Fabián Panisello
- Theory test and interviews: 13 March.
- See requisites.
“Zubin Mehta” Conducting Chair with the support of Aline Foriel-Destezet: Professor Nicolás Pasquet
- Auditions tests: 22, 23, 24 February.
- See repertoire.
Unidad Editorial Double Bass Chair: Professor Wies de Boevé.
- Auditions 19 March, music theory test 20 March.
- See repertoire.
Flute Chair: Professor Jacques Zoon.
- Auditions 12 March, music theory test 13 March.
- See repertoire.
Fundación "la Caixa" French Horn Chair: Professor Radovan Vlatković.
- Auditions and music theory test, 20 March.
- See repertoire.
Fundación Damm Oboe Chair: Professor Hansjörg Schellenberger.
- Auditions 8 March, music theory test 7 March.
- See repertoire.
Fundación Banco Santander Piano Chair: Professor Milana Chernyavska.
- Auditions 19 March, music theory test 20 March.
- See repertoire.
Fundación Banco Santander Piano Chair: Professor Stanislav Ioudenitch.
- Auditions and music theory test 25 March.
- See repertoire.
Trumpet Chair: Professor Reinhold Friedrich.
- Auditions 6 March, music theory test 7 March.
- See repertoire.
Fundación BBVA Viola Chair: Professor Nobuko Imai.
- Auditions 26 March, music theory test 25 March.
- See repertoire.
Fundación BBVA Viola Chair: Professor Diemut Poppen.
- Auditions and music theory test, 13 March.
- See repertoire.
Telefónica Violin Chair: Professor Zakhar Bron.
- Auditions 4 March, music theory test 5 March.
- See repertoire.
Telefónica Violin Chair: Professor Christoph Poppen.
- Auditions and music theory test, 15 March.
- See repertoire.
Telefónica Violin Chair: Professor Marco Rizzi.
- Auditions 12 March, music theory test 13 March.
- See repertoire.
Fundación Ramón Areces "Alfredo Kraus" Voice Chair. Professor Juliane Banse.
- Auditions 14, 15 March, music theory test 15 March.
- See repertoire.