Classical Music

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Master Music (full-time)

The Classical Music master's programme is aimed at ambitious and curious students, playing at a high level, who are willing to work hard to become an outstanding musician. Every year you take part in projects such as the Hanze Symphony Orchestra, the string orchestra or any kind of ensemble. Internships with the North Netherlands Symphony Orchestra, the Johan Willem Friso Royal Military Band or the National Travelling Opera are also possible.

After Graduating

After you graduate you can find a job as a musician in a symphonic orchestra or chamber music ensemble, in (one of Holland’s) military ensembles or in a (chamber) choir. Many musicians combine different musical activities. Some even make it to the international concert stage as a soloist. Where ever the future will bring you, we provide all the tools you need to become an independent, entrepreneurial and curious professional.

As a talented musician, you are being prepared to function as an outstanding, high level professionals in a constantly evolving global community. You can create your own study path in which you will have the space to realise your ambitions, ideas and goals. For example, by choosing different optional modules within the Open Credits. Ensemble - and orchestra performances are a crucial part of the master's programme and it goes without saying that you will be taught by outstanding teachers. A personal study plan guides your learning process. In this plan you lay down your dreams and the way you want to realise them. You will receive mentoring in order to create coherency in your individual study path. Performing, practice-based research and entrepreneurship are integrated within the programme. Our study programme Master of Music contributes to alumni who are capable of adjusting to a changing society, initiating change and becoming innovative professionals.
Admissable instruments are:
- Classical singing
- Piano, organ, harpsichord, claviorganum
- Flute, oboe, (bass)clarinet, bassoon, saxophone
- French Horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba
- Percussion, harp, guitar
- Violin, viola, cello, double bass
During the main instrument lessons you will work with your main instrument teacher on acquiring the technical, musical, and interpretative skills needed for realising your artistic ideas. The main instrument teacher will guide you in obtaining the ability to reflect on all aspects of your professional development. In addition, the teacher will coach you in finding solutions for musical and technical difficulties you may encounter.
Within the open credits you can choose optional modules. It is also possible to bring in your own projects.

A small selection:
- Orchestra Playing
- Emotion, Meaning & Expression in Music
- HeartMath
- Performance & Communication
- Leading & Guiding
- Music & Health