Application

The application period for the academic year 2025-2026 is closed.

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.

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

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.

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.

Bassoon Chair: Professor Gustavo Núñez.

• Auditions 6 March, music theory test 7 March. 
• See repertoire.

Aline Foriel-Destezet Cello Chair: Professor Jens Peter Maintz.

• Auditions and music theory test, 7 March. 
• See repertoire.

Aline Foriel-Destezet Cello Chair: Professor Ivan Monighetti.

• Auditions 26 March, music theory test 27 March. 
• See repertoire.

Clarinet Chair: Professor Pascal Moraguès.

• Auditions 11 March, music theory test, 12 February. 
• See repertoire.

Composition Chair: Professor Fabián Panisello

• Theory test 4 March, interviews 5 March. 
• See requisites.

“Zubin Mehta” Conducting Chair with the support of Aline Foriel-Destezet: Professor Nicolás Pasquet

• Rounds 1: until 19 December
• Round 2: 20 February. 
• Round 3: 21 February. 
• Rounds 4, 5: 22 February. 
• See repertoire.

Unidad Editorial Double Bass Chair: Professor Wies de Boevé.

• Auditions and music theory test 28 March.
• See repertoire.

Flute Chair: Professor Jacques Zoon.

• Auditions and music theory test 12 March. 
• See repertoire.

Fundación "la Caixa" French Horn Chair: Professor Radovan Vlatković. 

• Auditions 6 March, music theory test 7 March.
• See repertoire.

Fundación Damm Oboe Chair: Professor Hansjörg Schellenberger.

• Auditions 14 March, music theory test 13 March. 
• See repertoire.

Fundación Banco Santander Piano Chair: Professor Milana Chernyavska.

• Auditions 24 March, music theory test 25 March. 
• See repertoire.

Fundación Banco Santander Piano Chair: Professor Stanislav Ioudenitch.

• Auditions 24, music theory test 25 March. 
• See repertoire.

Contemporary Piano Chair: Professor Florent Boffard.

• Auditions and music theory test 19 March. 
• See repertoire.

Trumpet Chair: Professor Reinhold Friedrich.

• Auditions 17 March, music theory test 18 March. 
• See repertoire.

Fundación BBVA Viola Chair: Professor Nobuko Imai.

• Auditions and music theory test 25 March. 
• See repertoire.

Fundación BBVA Viola Chair: Professor Diemut Poppen.

• Auditions and music theory test, 18 March. 
• See repertoire.

Telefónica Violin Chair: Professor Zakhar Bron.

• Auditions and music theory test 3 March.
• See repertoire.

Telefónica Violin Chair: Professor Christoph Poppen.

• Auditions and music theory test, 27 March.
• See repertoire.

Telefónica Violin Chair: Professor Marco Rizzi.

• Auditions 13 March, music theory test 14 March.
• See repertoire.

Fundación Ramón Areces "Alfredo Kraus" Voice Chair. Professor Juliane Banse.

• Auditions 21, 22 March, music theory test 21 March. 
• See repertoire.