and experiences shape the way they approach music,” Jan explains. A performance where everything came together The week ended with a performance evening where everything came together. The room filled [...] Global Musics but isn’t sure yet, Jan looks at the question a student brings. If they feel between musical worlds - rooted in one tradition but curious about others - that’s often a sign this is [...] placed at the centre, and why,” Jan says. “That would make Codarts a truly unique place – a place that leads the way in how we look at music - globally, in balance and with inclusion.”
The programme showcased a wide range of circus disciplines, including aerial, acrobatics, juggling, tightrope walking and object manipulation. Each act was conceived and created entirely by the students, offering a unique artistic perspective on themes such as identity, connection, transformation and imagination. Technical precision, creativity and personal storytelling came together in a diverse series of performances. Take Off is the annual graduation programme of Codarts Circus Arts, providing students with the
multiple halls and stages. This format made it possible to gain a broad impression of musical practice at Codarts in a short space of time, where collaboration and cross-genre work play a key role. [...] repertoire rooted in the historical Silk Road, bringing together a range of musical traditions within a single programme. The festival concluded in the Main Hall with the Codarts Pop Orchestra under the direction of Ronald Kool, presenting a set of original works and student arrangements, performed with the energy befitting a festival finale. The evening thus not only
exploring and creating together, Kick-Off Week marked the start of a new academic year and a new chapter for our students at Codarts.
Harbour Museum and the Music Education Foundation Zuidplas. As a business economist and organisational consultant, he specialises in financial and strategic matters. In addition to his consulting [...] closely connected to business education, serving for many years as a part-time professor at Nyenrode and currently lecturing in the Supervisory Board programme at Erasmus University. “It is a tremendous [...] organisation for the future, seize opportunities, and make an impact as a leading institution in the cultural world.”
and collaboration, it’s essential that we organise Codarts in a different way.” The changes are driven by the challenges Codarts is currently facing. Expenses are exceeding income and cuts in higher [...] achieve financial health and adapt more quickly to these changes, a flexible and future-oriented approach is required. Codarts has therefore planned a reorganisation of its management, support services [...] changes are carried out with the utmost care and transparency, with a focus on the well-being of our colleagues.
A warm welcome and careful preparation In the months leading up to this new academic year, we connected with our new students through [...] -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 [...] 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
their favorite spots in Rotterdam, and gave tips on how to maintain a good balance between study and relaxation. The day ended with an information fair. The rest of the week focused on multidisciplinary collaboration on a performance, which they presented on Thursday at Fenix to fellow students and staff. The circus location was transformed into a small theater for the occasion. On Friday, the students followed a programme organized by their own study programmes, during which they met their classmates and teachers, participated in workshops,
“ It is a unique opportunity to combine my passion for talent development, the power of culture, and the strategic challenges of a changing [...] professional experience, David is also a musician; he plays piano, guitar and bass. A culture of openness His main priority right now is to ensure that responsibility within [...] together.” David adds: “All this in a safe and stable environment, which fosters innovation and talent development. Codarts has experienced a lot of unrest recently and my
The Codarts Student Life team has won a Dutch Higher Education Premium award. The announcement was made by Minister Dijkgraaf of Education, Culture and Science at the annual [...] at universities and universities for applied sciences and also as a token of appreciation for teachers and teaching teams delivering top performances. In 2021 the team of the RASL minor Re-imaging Tomorrow through Arts and Sciences was awarded a Higher Education Premium of € 500,000. RASL is a collaboration of Codarts Rotterdam, Erasmus University Rotterdam and the Willem de
