Application | 2023-2024 Auditions
The application period for the 2023-2024 academic year at the Reina Sofía School of Music is open until 20 December 2022.
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 or Diploma in Music Performance/Composition)
- 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. 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 esmrs@albeniz.com.
Link to application form
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 email one month before your audition date. These carry a €30 audition fee, to be paid before the audition date.
Repertoire and dates
Telefónica Violin Chair: Professor Zakhar Bron.
- Auditions and music theory test, 6 March.
- See repertoire.
Telefónica Violin Chair: Professor Marco Rizzi.
- Auditions and music theory test, 10 March.
- See repertoire.
Telefónica Violin Chair: Professor Christoph Poppen.
- Auditions and music theory test, 2 March.
- See repertoire.
Fundación BBVA Viola Chair: Professor Diemut Poppen.
- Auditions 17 March, music theory test 16 March.
- See repertoire.
Fundación BBVA Viola Chair: Professor Nobuko Imai.
- Auditions 28 February, music theory test 1 March.
- See repertoire.
Aline Foriel-Destezet Cello Chair: Professor Ivan Monighetti.
- Auditions 27 March, music theory test 28 March.
- See repertoire.
Aline Foriel-Destezet Cello Chair: Professor Jens Peter Maintz.
- Auditions 23 March, music theory test 24 March.
- See repertoire.
Unidad Editorial Double Bass Chair: Professor Wies de Boevé.
- Auditions and music theory test, 13 March.
- See repertoire.
Flute Chair: Professor Jacques Zoon.
- Auditions 27 March, music theory test 28 March.
- See repertoire.
Fundación Damm Oboe Chair: Professor Hansjörg Schellenberger.
- Auditions 17 March, music theory test 16 March.
- See repertoire.
Clarinet Chair: Professor Pascal Moraguès.
- Auditions 21 March, music theory test 22 March.
- See repertoire.
Bassoon Chair: Professor Gustavo Núñez.
- Auditions 23 March, music theory test 24 March.
- See repertoire.
Fundación "la Caixa" French Horn Chair: Professor Radovan Vlatković.
- Auditions and music theory test, 22 March.
- See repertoire.
IF International Foundation Trumpet Chair: Professor Reinhold Friedrich.
- Auditions 25 March, music theory test 24 March.
- See repertoire.
Fundación Ramón Areces "Alfredo Kraus" Voice Chair. Professor Susan Bullock CBE.
- Auditions 29 and 30 March, music theory test 30 March.
- See repertoire.
Fundación Banco Santander Piano Chair: Professor Milana Chernyavska.
- Auditions and music theory test 28 March.
- See repertoire.
Fundación Banco Santander Piano Chair: Professor Stanislav Ioudenitch.
- Auditions and music theory test 15 March.
- See repertoire.
IF International Foundation Composition Chair: Professor Fabián Panisello
- Theory test and interviews: 22 and 23 March.
- See requisites.