First-cycle studies - 2026/2027

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COMPOSITION AND THEORY OF MUSIC - Composition, first-cycle

Details
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
Required document
  • Baccalaureate or an equivalent diploma
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Past phases in this registration:
  • Phase 1 (01.05.2026 00:00 – 31.05.2026 23:59)

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.