| Code | KTM-KOM-SL |
|---|---|
| Organizational unit | Department of Composition, Conducting and Theory of Music |
| Field of studies | Composition and theory of music |
| Form of studies | Full-time |
| Level of education | First cycle |
| Educational profile | academic |
| Language(s) of instruction | Polish |
| Duration | 3 years |
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The programme educates creators of music works. The aim of studies is acquiring versatile knowledge and skills in the field of composition, with special emphasis on contemporary composition techniques. First-cycle studies prepare students for further education.
Teachers of the major subject:
- prof. dr hab. Paweł Łukaszewski
- prof. dr hab. Aleksander Kościów
- dr hab. Tomasz Opałka, Associate Professor
- dr hab. Dariusz Przybylski, Associate Professor
- dr hab. Ignacy Zalewski, Associate Professor
- dr hab. Andrzej Karałow
- dr Miłosz Bembinow
Tests
- a review of at least three original composition works – sent beforehand to be examined by the exam board – and an interview
- ear training and harmony – an oral and at the piano test
- piano and sight reading
Scope of material
- ear training and harmony – an oral and at the piano test:
- analysis of a harmonic sequence
- test of musical memory and imagination
- sight singing
- piano – a performance of two pieces (one polyphonic piece and one piece of candidate’s choice), sight reading a vista
Additional documents
At least three original composition works, to be examined by the exam board in advance, should be sent to the email address: kompozycjaiteoria@chopin.edu.pl by 03.06.2026 11:59 p.m.