A warm welcome and careful preparation 

In the months leading up to this new academic year, we connected with our new students through introductory activities, workshops and performances. This gave them a taste of the rich diversity and spirit of collaboration that Global Musics stands for. Behind the scenes, our staff worked on the final details of the new curriculum this summer, refining courses and preparing the teaching spaces so that everything was ready for the 2025-2026 academic year.  

When the doors opened, we didn't just start a new academic year – we also began a new chapter in the history of this department. The energy, creativity and global outlook that characterise this programme are already coming to life. We are delighted to have welcomed our first students and to see the journey truly begin.
 

A renewed programme for a globalised music landscape

In 2023/2024 an extensive survey of teachers and experts revealed that the World Music Department in its current form no longer met the changing wishes and needs of students and the music industry. Technological advances and globalisation have led to new challenges in music education. Codarts is responding to this with a revamped programme that prepares students for an increasingly globalised music landscape.  

With this transition, Codarts aims to continue to fulfil its pioneering role by focusing on new musical forms and modern technologies, such as digital music production and cross-cultural projects with local and international partners.  

One of the most significant changes is the introduction of two new specialisations: Maqam and Modal Traditions along the Silk Road and Caribbean and South American (CaSA) Music Traditions.