REY 1. Music Collaboration:  Build and perfect your classical vocal and instrumental technique and performance skills through collaboration

Period of the EOA module in 2026 – 2027:

September – December 2027; OR

January – May 2027

Description of the EOA module:

In this module, the student works independently on an artistic project, which may take the form of a chamber music performance, an opera scene, or an interdisciplinary collaboration. At the core of the course is a collaborative learning environment within the Classical Music Performance Department, offering a unique opportunity to develop artistic individuality. Students build technical and interpretive skills while working with a team of expert teachers who support independent decision-making and goal setting. Frequent performance opportunities provide practical experience in managing and leading projects. Ensemble work and collaboration with skilled professionals offer hands-on artistic development. The department’s intimate learning environment encourages flexibility, initiative, and creative exploration.

The speciality of this module in comparison with other courses in Europe:

Strong emphasis on student-led artistic development, independence, and reflective practice within a collaborative and flexible learning environment.

Names of the professors of this module: 

• • Ragnheiður Ingunn Jóhannsdóttir (supervisor, choir leader)
  • Hanna Dóra Sturludóttir (voice and performance) 
  • Matthildur Anna Gísladóttir (correpetition)
  • Alexandra Chernyshova (Russian-Lied)
  • Sigurður Halldórsson (Baroque Music)

  ..and others

Possible extras:

• Privat lessons (voice/instrument)
• Lunch concerts
• Dramatic interpretation and movement classes  
• Vocal improvisation  
• Collaboration with composition students 

Minimum and maximum number of EOA students:

• 1-3 singers (all types of voices)
• 1-3 baroque instrumentalists 

Number of teaching/production hours of the EOA module:

Up to 20-25 hours per week

Number of ECTS within master accreditation

• 20 ECTS

Entrance examination:

To deliver the following documents via the application at the EOA website:

• CV
• Repertoire
• Two Videos (it can be a link to YouTube or any other platform)
• Motivation letter

Description of the final Examination:

• Students are examined through their performance and the work they put into their studies. 
• performance in class and concerts 
• Assessment is based on students’ journaling and self-assessment.  

Teaching language:

English

Total expenses of the EOA module per student and what is included/excluded in this price:

• The module is available within an Erasmus exchange for students at the BA level in vocal performance and for some instrumentalists.
• Participants pay for their accommodation and travel.

Deadline for applications:

• 1^st deadline: 08 May 2026
• 2^nd deadline: 15 September 2026

Date for expected answers:

• 1^st deadline: 01 June 2026
• 2^nd deadline: 30 September 2026