For a few weeks every year, the orchestra is conducted by outstanding Swedish or foreign maestros, and the final results are presented in public concerts. The training of musicians adapts itself to the new demands that arise in the professional market. The students learn to accommodate themselves to communicating with different kinds of audiences, arranging their own concerts, and marketing their talents. The existence of a professorship of the organ guarantees the high quality of the church musician programme, which, like the training of musicians, has been influenced by developments within contemporary music. These new directions complement the more traditional syllabus of music education.
Great emphasis is placed on competence in singing and piano.
Church musicians must be inspiring directors of choirs and ensembles, and they must be able to work well with children and young people. The Academy became part of Lund University in 1977.