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Students who choose to study at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (CvA), choose for a high level, multi- faceted education at an internationally leading insti- tute. We expect talent, enthusiasm and curiosity from you and can offer you instruction by eminent teachers, inspiring musical surroundings, and a fantastic building. You not only benefit from the high quality teaching within the conservatory, but also from the rich and international cultural climate in Amsterdam.

The Conservatorium van Amsterdam is the largest and most versatile conservatory in the , with bachelor and master degree programmes in classical music, jazz, early music, opera and pop music. We also offer a degree programme in music education. The CvA cooperates with renowned insti- tutions such as the Royal Orchestra, the Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw, Dutch National Opera, Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, and the . The many special projects during your study fami- liarize you straight away with the professional field and offer you the opportunity to look beyond the boundaries of your own field. Besides performing at the conservatory concert halls, students also per- form elsewhere, for example at the Concertgebouw, the Bimhuis, Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ, and . In addition, both the bachelor and master degree programmes are set up in such a way that you have ample opportunity to make your own choices.

The atmosphere at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam is international and the conservatory works together with the best conservatories over the whole world, with many possibilities for exchange. Moreover, each year we invite numerous visiting teachers from The Netherlands and abroad to give workshops, clinics and masterclasses. Studying at the CvA prepares you for the international music field of the future.

Janneke van der Wijk, Conservatorium Director Conservatorium van Amsterdam van Amsterdam 5

Contents

6 Studying at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam 6 Teachers 6 Faculties 8 Exchange Programmes 8 Housing 8 Funds and scholarships 8 Entrance exam 8 After graduation

10 Degree Programmes 10 Bachelor’s Degree Programme 12 Master’s Degree Programmes 14 Preparatory course / Young Talent

16 Departments 16 Classical Music: Classical Music, Early Music and Opera 26 Jazz 28 Pop Music 30 Music in Education 32 Preparatory Course 34 Study Programme for exceptionally gifted young musicians 34 Sweelinck Academy 34 Junior Jazz College

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introduction Studying at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam

Whether you want to become a musician in classical music, jazz or pop music, or a music teacher, if you are ambitious and want to give your all, the Conservatorium van Amsterdam offers you every opportunity. You are taught by the best teachers in the Netherlands and from abroad, allowing you to develop both your technical and musical qualities, and your creative and organizational talents. Collaborations with other top schools and insti- tutes, interesting projects, programmes for studying abroad, and excellent preparation for the business aspects of the professional practice are all at your disposal.

The conservatory offers bachelor and master degree programmes in classi- cal music, early music, jazz, pop, opera, and music teaching. In addition, we have a preparatory programme and a national programme for exceptionally gifted children.

Teachers pop concerts with a club atmosphere; At the Conservatorium van Amsterdam the Sweelinck Hall, a smaller recital hall; you are taught by internationally renow- and the Theatre Hall annex studio. You ned teachers. Many teachers at the can attend concerts, student recitals or classical department are members of the masterclasses, or give a concert yourself. Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra or other All teaching and studying rooms have orchestras of name, or have an interna- high quality acoustics geared to your tional reputation as a soloist or with an instrument so that you can practice ensemble. The jazz teachers also belong undisturbed. to the absolute best and work together with celebrities in the international jazz Amsterdam is known all over the world world. Pop students are taught by key for its rich cultural climate. With the figures in Dutch pop, musicians active in Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ and Bimhuis high-level productions and performances. within walking distance and the Public In addition, all departments regularly Library next door, the Conservatorium invite renowned musicians as visiting van Amsterdam is literally positioned teachers to give clinics, workshops and at the heart of cultural life. We offer the masterclasses. For a list of our teaching ideal location to develop your talents, staff, please go to www.conservatory- to meet artists and musicians from a vanamsterdam.nl. multitude of cultures and backgrounds, and of course to meet other students. Facilities Because all programmes are located Our building is excellently geared to your within a single building, you come across study. In addition to an extensive multi- students from other tracks and collabo- media centre, recording studios, excel- rations are easily arranged. Because the lent computer facilities and opportunities conservatory is part of the Amsterdam to make your own publicity materials, we School of the Arts, it is also easy to orga- have four performance halls: the Bernard nize interesting projects with artists from Haitink Hall, a large concert hall; the other disciplines. Amsterdam Blue Note, a hall for jazz and 8

Exchange Programmes a sample test may be found at www. The conservatory has exchange pro- conservatoryvanamsterdam.nl. introduction grammes with centres for professional For admissions to the master pro- music training worldwide, including gramme, a written plan of study is the Manhattan School of Music New required in addition to the entrance York, the Central Conservatory of exam. Music Beijing, Escola de Música do Estado de São Paulo, Temple University After Graduation Philadelphia, and the State University of The job opportunities for graduate musi- New York at Purchase. During both the cians are very diverse. Graduates of the bachelor and the master programme you Conservatorium van Amsterdam form can study abroad for a period. Students ensembles, jazz or pop bands, perform as from all over the world also come to soloists, play in orchestras, compose and Amsterdam. arrange, teach privately or teach at work- shops and music schools, set up projects, Housing organize festivals, conduct their own Students of the Conservatorium van ensemble or chorus, or find work in the Amsterdam can contact the Stichting cultural management sector. Graduates Jan Pietersz. Huis, which is specialized of the teaching programme primarily in providing suitable living quarters for teach music at elementary and secon- music students, quarters equipped with dary schools, music schools, and other special insulation in order to be able to areas in which music plays an educatio- study. The foundation has over four hund- nal role. A significant new field of work is red accommodations all over the city. the development and implementation of educational programmes at large music Funds and scholarships organizations. In addition, many gradua- The Conservatorium van Amsterdam has tes also work as choral conductor, music various scholarships and funds to finan- consultant, teacher of music basics at cially help support students. a music school, leader of instrumental ensembles, or work in the social-cultural Entrance Exam sector or in cultural management. To be admitted, candidates must pass both a practical and a theoretical entrance exam. The practical exam tests a candidate’s aptitude and disposition for his/her principal subject, based on a programme submitted beforehand to a committee for an audition lasting approximately 20 minutes. The require- ments for this part of the entrance exam may be found at www.conservatory- vanamsterdam.nl and are listed under each principal subject. In the theore- tical part of the exam ear-training and general music theory are tested. The exam committee bases its judgement on the level of repertory, technical mastery, artistic capacities, development perspec- tives, musical imaginative powers and listening capabilities. For an idea of the requirements for the admissions exam, 10 11 degree Bachelor’s Degree Programme programmes

The Bachelor’s programme consists of a propaedeutic phase (first year) and the main phase (second, third and fourth year). The propaedeu- tic year is meant as an orientation and a period to screen students. It is rounded off with a propaedeutic Duration: 4 academic years, full-time exam. During the main phase the Degree: Bachelor of Music mandatory subjects are rounded off Admission requirements: a HAVO with annual exams. The degree pro- diploma, MBO diploma (a three-year gramme is completed with a public programme) or equivalent foreign final exam. diploma. In certain cases, candidates whose qualifications fall short of these entrance requirements may still be Principal Subject admitted. All candidates must take In addition to weekly principal subject the entrance exam; please see above: lessons on a one-to-one basis, students Entrance Exam. take part in group lessons and in master- classes and workshops by international visiting teachers.

Profession Right from day one you become acquain- ted with the music profession. During the entire degree programme you play in ensembles, orchestras or bands, present yourself at recitals or concerts organized by the conservatory in cooperation with halls in Amsterdam and elsewhere.

Music Theory Preparation for your profession and future plans. You conclude this part You train your musical imagination and Pedagogical subjects such as the of the programme with a final project in musical perception in subjects such as methodology of your instrument, didactic which business, organizational, educa- ear training, analysis, harmony, counter- skills and an internship provide you with tional and artistic skills all play a role. point, arranging, and music history. insight into how to set up your own tea- During the course, specialized visiting ching practice and into teaching music teachers will be invited. In addition, we Electives more generally. In the special course ‘The will help you with making the contacts You can devote part of your schedule to enterprising artist,’ you learn more about you need to enter into the professional elective subjects. These electives allow the organizational and business aspects world. you to further develop your personal of the profession. Students themselves interests and talents so that you can contribute significantly to this course, give form to an individual profile for your depending on their personal ambitions career in the music world. 12 13 degree Master’s Degree Programme programmes

Students who wish to continue after Principal Subject Research completing the bachelor programme The programme for the principal subject Part of the curriculum is a research and who have excellent qualities consists of private lessons, group lessons, project during which you explore in can take an entrance exam for the workshops and masterclasses. depth a subject related to your principal Master’s Degree Programme. For subject. This research is concluded with almost all the principal studies Master Subjects a written paper and a presentation at the in classical, early music and jazz, In addition to your principal subject annual Research Symposium. Experts the conservatory offers a master’s programme, you enrol in two types of both at the conservatory and elsewhere programme. These programmes are subjects. The first category consists coach you during your research project. quite flexible. Besides your principal of courses devoted to the performance Duration: 2 academic years, full-time instrument, you can devote yourself practice. The second category is devoted Degree: Master of Music to many possible specializations to theoretical, historical and aesthetic Admission requirements: and interests, thus strengthening aspects. The University of Amsterdam a completed Bachelor of Music degree, your personal profile as a musician. offers some of these courses. You also an entrance exam and a study plan This allows you to develop your have electives that you may choose, written by the prospective student own future as a music professional. for example external masterclasses, Before taking the entrance exam, summer courses, courses at another prospective students should set up institution (such as a university), or their own study plan, which will special activities within the conservatory form part of the entrance exam. or elsewhere.

Special Master Programmes Developments in the professional music world have stimulated the Conservatorium van Amsterdam to develop a number of special master programmes: • National Master Orchestral Conducting, in cooperation with professional Dutch orchestras; • NedPho/CvA Master Academy, a programme devoted to orchestral training at top level; • String Quartet, in cooperation with the Netherlands String Quartet Academy; • Instrument in historic prospective; • Piano trio; • Live Electronics; • Contemporary Music; • Composing for Film, in cooperation with the Netherlands Film Academy. 14 15 degree Preparatory Course / Young Talent programmes

In order to prepare for studying at the conservatory, you can take the Preparatory Course. If you are young and exceptionally gifted, you can enrol at the Sweelinck Academy or at the Junior Jazz College, the conservatory’s national programme for exceptionally gifted young musicians. 16

departments Classical Music Classical Music, Early Music and Opera

As a musician nowadays you are not only a top-level performer, but often also a teacher, an organizer and a programmer. The classical music programme is an excellent preparation for all these facets: it is an intensive, broadly orientated programme allowing you to become acquainted with the professional world straight away. In both the bachelor and master programmes you are not only encouraged to get the best out of yourself, but to become engaged outside your principal field of study. Classical Music

Principal Study The Professional Field Besides lessons in your principal study, From the very beginning you become you participate in ensemble lessons, acquainted with the professional projects and masterclasses, and present field. Much experience may be gained Electives Conducting and Composing yourself at student recitals. You are in the symphonic orchestra, led by You can devote part of your bachelor The conservatory offers a fascinating enrolled in a detailed internationally renowned conductors in programme to elective subjects. For and practice-based environment for programme with music from divergent two projects that present professional example, you might want to spend more those who want to become a ‘classical periods, including works from the concerts at leading Dutch music halls. In time on chamber music, ensemble composer’ or who wish to enrol in the composition class at the conservatory. addition, we offer the Sweelinck Baroque projects, orchestral playing, historical programmes for orchestral, choral or band Each year a Week for Chamber Music Orchestra and special ensembles for performance practice, world music, conductor. The composition department is organized, with students in assorted string players, percussionists, and improvisation, live electronics, studio has developed into a standard bearer ensembles performing chamber music wind ensembles. Brass performers techniques, or another instrument. Other in the Dutch world of composing. There from all stylistic periods. play in CvA Brass, percussionists in possibilities include acquiring more are projects with ensembles such as CvA Percussion, and recorders in The understanding of music theory or music the ASKO|Schönberg Ensemble and Royal Wind Music. All these ensembles pedagogy. the Nieuw Ensemble, and composition ‘As one of the largest artistic establishments in regularly perform in the Netherlands and In the master programme you outline students regularly have their work Amsterdam, we are very conscious of our role abroad. Smaller ensembles give concerts your own personal programme. For performed in the Nieuwe Muziek Arena. in society and not only educate our students at the conservatory performance halls. instance, you can specialize in specific Graduate composers present themselves to the best level, but also as ambassadors of The conservatory also organizes concert repertory or acquire more understanding at the annual Composers Festival. our profession. We maintain close contact with series, such as lunch concerts, at venues of the historical performance practice. the professional field and our surroundings. in Amsterdam and elsewhere. In addition, you can devote more time to Quality, diversity, viewpoint, drive and openness chamber music, orchestral performance, ‘The conservatory is a challenge with a lot of characterize the atmosphere at our international Music Theory accompaniment (including Lieder), or pressure, but in a safe environment. In new, Theoretical subjects such as ear training, place extra emphasis on music pedagogy institute. In short, it’s the place to be.’ surprising ways it has served me to develop an analysis, harmony, counterpoint and or music theory. even stronger relationship with music. My most music history, help develop your musical impressive moment was Le nozze di Figaro by Sven Arne Tepl, Vice-Principal, Director of Classical Music & imagination and analytical skills. Music in Education Mozart, which I organized. It was a crazy evening during which the whole hall really hit the roof.’

Stijn Berkouwer, alumnus orchestral conducting 18 19 20

Early Music Opera at the Dutch National Opera Academy Head: Teunis van der Zwart Principal Subject Theory The early music programme at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam means In addition to the vocal and instrumental Theoretical courses teach you to performing with an understanding of history. At this internationally tinted principal lessons, you enrol in courses for understand melodic, rhythmical, Artistic leader: Rosemary Joshua department, early music is not considered as an isolated island in music various subjects, such as the historical harmonic, and formal structures. Talented vocal students who want to specialise in opera history; the curriculum educates students to become early music specialists sources on continuo playing, doctrines Students enrolled in early music follow after completing their bachelor degree in classical voice can conscious of later styles, or to become classical or contemporary musicians on musical affectations, performance a specific theory programme with continue their studies at the Dutch National Opera Academy with insight into earlier styles. The early music projects are open to students practice, instrument construction and courses concentrating on the historical- (DNOA). This two-year master programme in opera is a with modern instruments precisely because the mutual influence of diverse early notations. Each year projects are theoretical background of composers from collaboration between the Conservatorium van Amsterdam styles is so important. As a voice student you are invited to masterclasses organised on all sorts of subjects, often this period, such as historical harmony and the Royal Conservatory at the Hague and is one of the in Baroque singing, as a French horn player you can take lessons in natural with visiting teachers or lecturers. and part-writing, historical treatises and most prominent degree programmes in Europe. horn, and as a double bass player you can learn to play the double bass viol. theories on musical affectations. To become an opera singer you not only need singing Profession talent, you also need talent in acting. The opera repertory Participating in an ensemble plays ‘The educational curriculum at the conservatory covers more than four centuries and offers a range of roles We offer two tracks: a full-time degree in early music is open to all principal an important role in the curriculum. is directed to training you to become an demanding excellent vocal and theatrical qualities. At the programme with historical instruments instruments except the clavichord and To this end you play in the Sweelinck independent and critical musician. If you DNOA you learn to apply your musicality, enthusiasm, or additional courses for students who the figured bass specialization. In your Baroque Orchestra, that each year gives position yourself as being independent, if you insight, discipline, and curiosity to the contemporary opera play a modern instrument and who want third and fourth year you can study a number of concerts at various halls in think more about things and have talent, work practice. You are also stimulated to get the most from your to learn more about the performance figured bass and clavichord if you have the Netherlands. The conductors either musical, physical and theatrical talents. hard and also have a bit of luck on the way, then of early music. All students are taught completed a keyboard programme or if teach at the conservatory or are visiting by early music specialists from the you have a performance level equivalent conductors. Besides in this orchestra, you have the basic ingredients for the start of a Netherlands and abroad. The complete to a Bachelor’s degree. students also frequently preform in successful career.’ Subjects in voice, repertory study and four-year bachelor degree programme smaller ensembles. During the degree programme coaching. The purpose of these Agnieszka Swiatkowska, alumnus Baroque violin and Baroque viola you enrol in classes on ensemble lessons is to train you in the singing, physical theatre development of your voice and training, drama, languages, singing techniques, and help auditions training and you to acquire insight into the workshops by visiting teachers repertory suited for your voice. active in the profession. You At the same time you work develop specific skills for opera on expanding your repertory; performances, studying, and during the degree programme acquiring command of opera you learn a minimum of six roles. At the same time you complete roles. gain experience in working In addition to the degree together with colleagues. programme you also attend You also take private lessons masterclasses, lectures and performances. The DNOA ‘During this programme you get the chance regularly invites visiting to experience all the phases involved in teachers who are in Amsterdam the preparation of an opera production. You for opera productions with the learn how to prepare a role, function in an Netherlands Opera, so that you ensemble and with the producer, conductor can become acquainted with the actual opera profession at and orchestra, and in the scene itself, but first hand. also how you react to stress and fatigue. All these experiences really help prepare you for your future work.’

Aleksandra Anisimowicz, Alumnus 21 24 25 26

departments Jazz

Besides studying jazz at the jazz department of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, you also become familiar with a great variety of music styles: Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, R&B, funk, fusion and crossover. Collaborations with the Bimhuis, the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw and the Metropole Orchestra allow for interesting projects. The Artists in Residence programme guarantees high-level masterclasses, workshops and clinics. At least once a year each principal study section welcomes a guest of international renown who for a whole week gives clinics, workshops, masterclasses and private lessons. A concert by the Artist in Residence together with students concludes this week. Recent Artists in Residence include drummer John Riley, vocalist Kurt Elling, pianists Jason Moran and Brad Mehldau, saxophonists Branford Marsalis and Dick Oatts (regular visiting teacher) and trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire. In short, at the jazz department of the Conservatorium van Amsterdam you are in the middle of the international jazz world.

Principal Study voice or instrumental soloist, improvisa- During your principal study lessons you tion ensembles, flamenco, Latin rhythm develop your techniques and musicality. sections, Brazilian and various crossover Opera Productions ‘The two-year opera programme at the In addition, you participate in master- groups. On the other hand there are Each academic year two opera DNOA was a perfect training and reflected classes, clinics and workshops by visi- groups based on instrument families: Electives ‘The Amsterdam Conservatory Jazz programme productions are staged, with what I now come across in the profession ting teachers and Artists in Residence. guitar ensembles, bass guitar ensem- Because you can choose electives for offers a wholly integrated jazz environment, performances in Amsterdam, as an opera singer. The productions bles, saxophone ensembles, trombone part of your programme, you can advance comprising study, research, and immersing The Hague and elsewhere. We organized by the DNOA, in which I could Making Music ensembles, and two jazz chorus. Later in your personal interests and develop your students in the aural jazz tradition and also work together with the Playing together forms a principal the programme you can form your own own artistic profile. For example, you historical musical context and culture. “The National Youth Orchestra (NJO) prepare a role and could actually sing it in part of the curriculum throughout the group and choose a teacher as coach. In can join a number of ensembles or focus Amsterdam Conservatory Jazz Project”, as on an annual basis. During work a completely staged setting with scenery, programme; by making music with addition there’s the Monday Big Band more on world music, improvisation, on a production you experience costuming and orchestral accompaniment, others you experience the real practice and the Tuesday Big Band, that rehearse live electronics and studio techniques, I call it, is setting a new standard for jazz what it’s like to learn a complete formed a perfect preparation! In addition, and develop your creativity. Thus after every week, and the Concert Big Band, or instruments related to your principal performance, composition, musical knowledge role and to work with a producer the coaching by the various teachers in graduation you can handle the diverse that holds the spotlight in interesting instrument. Another possibility is gai- and understanding in our contemporary global and a conductor. Recent singing, acting, interpretation and physical styles usual for your instrument. We offer projects with renowned arrangers and ning more in-depth knowledge of music society. I highly recommend the Amsterdam productions include La clemenza movement was very good.’ a wide choice of ensembles. On the one conductors from the Netherlands and theory or music pedagogy. Master jazz Conservatory Jazz programme without any di Tito and Così fan tutte by hand there are well-established forma- abroad, such as Justin DiCioccio, John students can take courses in composition reservation.’ Mozart, La voix humaine, Francis van Broekhuizen, alumnus, works at Opera tions, such as jazz octet, jazz trio with Clayton and Terell Stafford. The Concert and arranging, analysis, history, music Dialogues des Carmélites and Zuid in Maastricht and elsewhere Big Band stages performances several technology and live electronics. Justin DiCioccio, Assistant Dean, Chairman Jazz Arts Les mamelles de Tirésias by times a year, appearing at festivals such Program, Manhattan School of Music Poulenc, L’incoronazione di ‘The purpose of the curriculum is to educate as the North Sea Jazz Festival. The other Eujam Poppea by Monteverdi, Albert young, talented students to become strongly ensembles also regularly appear onstage Master jazz students may also choose Herring by Benjamin Britten, independent and original musicians who can at the conservatory and elsewhere, such the international Eujam master pro- and L’elisir d’amore by Donizetti. perform, teach and write, and above all, give as at the Bimhuis. gramme, set up by the conservatories of Many of these productions form to their own musical future. To enable Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris reaped positive press reviews. Theory and Trondheim for talented jazz musi- them to do this in an extremely competitive Through courses in ear training, analy- cians who want to be at the vanguard environment, we should not only be critical of sis, harmony, arranging, and music his- of developments in music, culture and them, but especially of ourselves.’ tory you train your musical imaginative music business. powers and musical perception. Ruud van Dijk, Associate Director, Head of Jazz Department, Conservatorium van Amsterdam 28

departments Pop Music

Head: Jack Pisters The Pop Music Department is an excellent preparation for all facets involved in working as an entrepreneurial artist in pop music. You develop your musical performance and participate in bands, band coaching, creating music productions, studio techniques, writing texts and music, arranging, and education. Communicative and business issues in the life of a pop musician are also addressed, so that after graduation you can run an independent business enterprise. This programme is taught in Dutch.

Degree Programme Assessment This bachelor degree programme is During the degree programme, your meant for instrumentalists (guitarists, artistic, educational, organizational and bassists, keyboard players and drum- business qualities will be assessed. This mers), vocalists, producers and song- assessment is based on a balanced trac- writers. We expect you to have an open king system, including your performan- attitude towards new impressions, ces, exams and project assignments. experiences, opinions and music styles. You should enjoy working together with Presentations others and not be afraid to be influenced Each academic year you present your by others or to influence others. You are productions at one of the well-known taught by a regular team of teachers and halls in Amsterdam, such as Paradiso, by specialists working in the professio- Melkweg, The Sugar Factory, Pakhuis nal field, so that this degree programme Wilhelmina, Bitterzoet or the Van Gogh directly anticipates actual developments Museum. and fits perfectly in the professional pop music practice. In addition to the regular After Graduation curriculum, you also attend clinics and As a graduate pop artist from the workshops. Gary Lucas, After Forever, Conservatorium van Amsterdam you are Tjeerd Bomhof, Textures, Electric Eel versatile: music performer, educator as a Shock, Joe Sumner and Jan Smeets band coach, creator as a music producer, recently gave pop clinics. Music tech- and working with an open mind as an nology forms an important part of the entrepreneurial artist. curriculm.

‘Studying works. Be like a sponge and be open to the opportunities offered at the conservatory, because there’s really a lot going on.’

Timothy Dunn, bass guitar student 30 31

departments Music in Education

Head: Adri Schreuder After Graduation If after graduating with a bachelor’s As a music teacher you play an important role in the musical development After graduating with a bachelor’s degree you want to gain more in-depth of children and adults. Whether your pupils make music as a hobby or degree in music education, you can knowledge, you can enrol in the Master cherish professional ambitions, you often help them with their first steps work as a teacher. This includes working of Education in Arts programme at the on a musical road which they can enjoy for the rest of their lives. This in primary and secondary schools, AHK. This is a two-year interdisciplinary programme is taught in Dutch. mbo, hbo, or extramural, such as at part-time programme at the Academy the educational department of a music of Fine Arts Education. For more institution, at a centre for the arts, or in information about this master’s degree The Degree Programme Ensembles the area of community arts. programme, please see www.ahk.nl/ The Music Teacher degree programme The programme offers a wide range of opleidingen/master/kunsteducatie is a creative programme allowing you styles and genres, varying from classical, to develop your musical and didactic jazz and pop to styles in world music. You potential. You take lessons on your own participate in workshops and ensembles instrument, and in voice, piano, guitar, with music and instruments from all pop, world music, choral conducting and parts of the world, such as djembe, band coaching. The first year consists African singing, Brazilian samba or of an orientation to many facets of your Turkish darbuka. This prepares you for future profession, such as primary and the multicultural classes in Amsterdam secondary education, and other terrains schools and the contemporary offering music in an educational setting. intercultural stage settings. In the fourth year you specialize in a specific area of music education, Theory such as teaching at a school (primary In the music theory courses your musical or secondary education), working on imagination is trained and you gain projects through organizations such knowledge about music history and music as educational services or community theory. Together with students from other music, or as an independent entrepreneur. teaching programmes at the AHK (dance, You can profit extensively from the rich theatre and fine arts and design), you take musical environment offered at the part in projects supervised by artists, Conservatorium van Amsterdam. so that you can learn more about the interdisciplinary aspects of the profession.

‘It’s terrific to see children express themselves Didactics with so many emotions... and to see that In courses devoted to didactic subjects children are able to do so much. This makes such as methodology and pedagogy you teaching a magical experience for me.’ develop your teaching skills. Through internships you acquire professional Charlotte van der Vlies, alumnus experience in the field of music education.

Lateral entrance into the programme If you have graduated in music with a degree in a principal instrument or voice, you can graduate with a bachelor’s teaching degree by enrolling in the teaching programme one day a week for two years, concluding this programme with a teaching certificate. 32 33

departments Preparatory Course

If you are ready to take the entrance exam at the conservatory, but are still going to school or if you have already graduated but don’t yet have sufficient level for entering the first year of a degree programme, you can enrol in the preparatory year. During this preparatory year you can combine your principal study, theory and ear training with school or work. You are taught by teachers from the regular degree programmes. In addition, you have lots of opportunities to gain performance experience at recital evenings and concerts. 34

departments Study Programme for exceptionally gifted young musicians

Exceptionally gifted children who are ready for an education at a conservatory level can enrol in the national programme for young talent at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. This programme has two tracks: the Sweelinck Academy for classical musicians between 8 and 18 years old, and the Junior Jazz College for jazz talents from 12 to 18 years old. This programme is taught in Dutch.

Sweelinck Academy Junior Jazz College If you are very talented and not afraid Stage experience, learning to play toge- of studying a lot, you can enrol at the ther and to play as a soloist, learning the Sweelinck Academy, a classical music jazz repertory, mastering your instrument, programme for talented young people from taking theory and ear training: in short, eight to eighteen. Through lessons, playing preparing for the admissions exam to together with peers, improvisation work- the conservatory, that’s what you learn at shops, masterclasses, and performances, the Junior Jazz College. The programme, your talent fully flowers at the Sweelinck specifically developed for those up to Academy. You are taught by principal eighteen years old, consists of principal study teachers specialized in young talent, subject lessons, ensembles, and group les- and you also attend workshops by visiting sons on ear training and theory. teachers. In addition you take music theory courses, ear training, harmony, training in You enrol in your principal subject and in physical movement, chamber music, and classes for ear training and music theory. stage presentation. You also play in various ensembles, perfor- ming in halls at the conservatory and else- We also offer chamber music lessons so where. Four recital evenings are organized that you have can play together. Several each year, and two theme days, mostly times each year pupils are selected to give on Sundays, with your own teacher and/ chamber music concerts together with or special visiting teachers. In addition, members of the Royal Concertgebouw you can participate in workshops and Orchestra. Each year the Sweelinck clinics offered by visiting teachers and Academy also organizes a concert at the the projects in the degree programmes at Small Hall of the Concertgebouw. Pupils the conservatory, given by the world’s top also regularly give concerts at other halls musicians in jazz and other styles. throughout the Netherlands and each month they perform in their own concert The lessons are scheduled on Tuesdays series on Saturday and Sunday at the and Wednesdays and start mostly at 4pm. conservatory. For pupils who have to travel long distan- ces – more than thirty minutes travel- Lessons are primarily given on Friday ling – the lessons are planned as much as afternoon and Saturday so that you can possible on a single day. It is also possible continue attending your own elementary or to combine the Junior Jazz College with secondary school. It’s also possible to com- secondary education at the Gerrit van bine the Sweelinck Academy with secon- der Veen College, located in the south of dary education at the Gerrit van der Veen Amsterdam. College, located in the south of Amsterdam. 36 37 open Open Day More information day

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Inspiration Studying at the AHK means making a deliberate choice for arts education, interdisciplinary masters bachelor bachelor a well-considered choice for an artistic Education in Arts Classical Music Cultural Heritage life-style, in which inspiration is often Artistic Research Early Music linked to intensive training, and in which Composing for Film Jazz master the students - tomorrow’s artists - receive Musical Theatre/Vocal Performance Pop Music Museology every possible assistance in converting Music in Education their personal ambitions into the highest artistic quality that they are capable master of achieving. Classical Music Early Music Cooperation bachelor Jazz Dance The range of courses offered by the AHK Fine Art and Design in Education Opera - Dutch National Opera Academy preliminary course provides scope for interdisciplinary and Composing for Film 5 o’clock class multidisciplinary cooperation, as well Preliminary course - National Ballet Aca- as for international exchanges. The demy AHK offers students a broad orientation towards art and culture, and for that bachelor reason attaches great importance to the master Classical dance - National Ballet Aca- fact that students can find out about Architecture bachelor demy developments within the other arts dis- Landscape Architecture Directing Fiction Modern Theatre Dance ciplines. Students in the various faculties Urbanism Directing Documentary Jazz and Musical Dance of the AHK are encouraged to cooperate Production Choreography - School for New Dance in (interdisciplinary) projects, either Screenwriting Development organised by the faculties and courses, Cinematography Dance in Education or begun on the initiative of the students Interactive media/Visual effects themselves. The AHK has a General Production design master Practical Fund to provide financial sup- Sound design Amsterdam Master of Choreography port for student projects. Editing Theatre www.ahk.nl master bachelor Film Drama & Contemporary Music Theatre Composing for Film Theatre Directing Mime School Theatre in Education Scenography Technical Theatre Arts Production and Stage Management

master DasArts – Master of Theatre Musical Theatre/Vocal Performance 40

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Published by Amsterdamse Hogeschool voor de Kunsten, 2014

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Photography Bob Bronshoff Claudia Hansen Hans Hijmering Ivan Meylemans Hanne Nijhuis Li Sang Ong Daria Scagliola en Stijn Brakkee Mylene Siegers Toon Vieijra

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