About the Conservatoire

At the Prince Claus Conservatoire, you can develop yourself as a music professional who is skilled, versatile, and adaptable. Whether you want to perform on stage, work in a studio, teach, or use music in healthcare, the PCC offers a wide range of opportunities to explore and deepen your creativity and music skills: a learning community for the music of the future!

Music and making an impact: the heart of our vision
At PCC, we believe that music is an essential part of society. Our students aspire to make a difference with their music. That is why here, you will learn to play better, collaborate with others, explore new performance practices, and connect with audiences. You will be challenged to tell your own musical story and receive the support you need to grow and develop.

Bachelor’s degree: build your own musical path
During the bachelor's programme, you will first create a strong foundation within your chosen field of study. You will be guided by teachers from different areas of the profession in lessons, but also in masterclasses, concerts, and project weeks. Both inside and outside the school. Through electives, you can add your own emphasis. In your third and fourth year, you will create your own path, aligned with your interests and ambitions. Internships, participating in festivals and concerts, collaborating with other art disciplines; all these provide you with practical experience during your studies.

Master’s degree: make an impact with your music
The master’s programme is all about developing your own professional practice. What kind of musician do you want to become? What do you need to achieve this? You enter with an idea or project, which you further develop during the master’s programme through a personalised learning path. You will develop musical, entrepreneurial, and research skills to make a difference in diverse settings. With teachers who are active in the profession, you will lay the foundations for your future.

An international learning community full of opportunities
With more than 300 students from over 40 different countries, 130 teachers, researchers, and staff members, PCC is a vibrant, international learning community. You will feel at home quickly, and there is attention for everyone. The PCC also offers opportunities for professionals seeking further development through coaching and research. For young talents, there are preparatory programmes to get acquainted with the education.

Connected with the professional world
PCC is located in the heart of the professional music world, through collaborations with regional and national stages and partners like the North Netherlands Orchestra, the Noordpool Orchestra, festivals like Eurosonic/Noorderslag, Rockit, and Roeg Klassiek, as well as institutions like UMCG and cultural profile schools. There are plenty of opportunities to gain experience in various sectors. Additionally, the conservatoire contributes actively to the cultural climate in Northern Netherlands, by participating in events and festivals, social projects, and research into new audiences and innovative music practices.

Welcome to Groningen, the music city of the North
Studying at PCC means studying in Groningen, a vibrant and lively music city. With a rich cultural offering, countless stages, and a young, international community, Groningen is the place to develop and share your talent with the world. Here, you can immerse yourself in music, experiment, and grow as both a musician and a person.

Choose the Prince Claus Conservatoire and become the musician society needs: curious, entrepreneurial, and always looking for new ways to bring music to life. Welcome to PCC!

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