Four Codarts students were selected to make up a panel responsible for choosing a conductor to direct an orchestral project at the conservatory. A few weeks ago I spoke with Ruoran Ma, Bruno Vicente and [...] conductors!” Overall, the students, although sharing a general uncertainty of what awaits them as panel-members, demonstrated a keen excitement to find out. Naomi, a Classical Violin Masters student, mentioned [...] in anticipation for the competition. Ruoran, a Classical Voice Masters student, claimed that, especially for opera performers, the conducting process is a process of mutual learning. The conductor is at
(graduated in or after 2012). Candidates have to submit a detailed project plan that emphasises entrepreneurship and a surplus value for Rotterdam. A committee, consisting of Rosa Boon, Maite Hontelé, Remy [...] the city and the people of Rotterdam in a special way.” Gavin-Viano will use the prize money to develop his production A Melody for Grown-ups (working title). It is a coming-of-age story about his youth in [...] is a monologue, accompanied by a jazz pianist and for violinists and will premiere at the Parade 2023. Ege Şahin will spend his prize on the realisation of his project Soaked to the Ears . Using a special
March, during a Codarts project week, a special collaboration took place. Under the supervision of Codarts alumnus / choreographer Jordy Dik, nine Codarts students worked for a week on a project in which [...] in the context of ‘Dance On, Pass On, Dream On’ (DoPoDo) and is now captured in a short, moving documentary. DoPoDo is a four-year Creative Europe-funded cooperation project addressing ageism in the dance [...] and in society. 11 renowned European dance institutions – Codarts among others- are working towards a Europe where older dancers are valued for their experience and charisma, where our common European dance
Spanish, and other Latin music styles. With their distinctive sound—a dynamic fusion of tradition and creativity—they take listeners on a musical journey filled with energy and emotion. The band consists [...] Erasmus Jazz Prize is made possible thanks to main sponsor Nedspice. The award includes a €3,000 cash prize and a performance on the Talent Stage at the North Sea Jazz Festival 2025. The jury—comprising [...] van Berkel (Head of Programme at Bimhuis)—praised the event: “A wonderful edition of the Erasmus Jazz Prize: all participants played at a very high level. The three candidates in the finale demonstrated
making them part of a project, for example by giving people who never go to the theater a role in a play. Asking people to help set up a performance on location, or to contribute ideas for a storyline. This [...] isolation, create a sense of togetherness when, for example, you go to a festival or concert and sing, dance, or enjoy the music together. It really doesn’t matter whether it’s a performance of a work by Brahms [...] therapists. It’s not just about casually rolling out a creative activity for a target group. Often, we already have a clear idea of which intervention can make a difference for whom. Many students, for example
nominate a fourth-year student who they believe is eligible for the stipend. A committee then makes the selection from the nominated candidates. Iris' qualities Iris' craft skills and abilities as a vocal [...] attitude. The stipend is a reward for her hard work and perseverance and a great incentive to further develop her talent and create her own material. For Iris, the stipend came as a complete surprise. She [...] On Monday, February 13, the Erasmus Stipend 2022 was awarded to a promising student of Music Theater. There is a lot of diverse talent in this academic year. In the end, after extensive deliberation by
we are taking as a sector. As an art education sector, we wish to send out a clear joint signal. A signal that shows that the sector is aware that social safety is not an ad-hoc matter but requires constant [...] Art education is a form of education centring not only on professional development but also on personal development. Physical and mental proximity plays a major role in this. While a great quality of art [...] It is clear that the sector considers social safety a crucial issue and we have decided to elaborate on this theme in a joint approach. This is informed in part by the attention recently paid to various
Codarts Rotterdam, the Friends of Codarts Foundation and Nedspice. The award proved to be a great stepping stone for a number of successful jazz musicians, including Jan van Duikeren, Bart Wirtz, Louk Boudesteijn [...] presented by chairman Joost Patočka and could be followed through a livestream from de Doelen. Together with his band Peter performed his own music: a combination of groovy jazz and traditional Ghanaian music [...] natural leadership and proved to be a great communicator for both the band and the audience. Peter is only in his first year of the bachelor Jazz at Codarts, but he is a promise for the future and the jury
she formed a band for a project to play her own material. She had met bass player Mees Booden and drummer Ap Verhoeven in her first year of training. Pianist Miran Noh started her education a year before [...] it was a confirmation of the growth she has experienced since she started her jazz education in 2018 at Codarts, the University of the Arts in Rotterdam. “Over the past two years we have taken a certain [...] give it a try. She submitted videos of three songs and was allowed to audition. It went so well that she was admitted to the school. Musical roots “I’ve been involved with music since I was a kid,” she
encounter. A team of ten professionals works in-house and can be consulted any day: from physio-manual therapists, a speech therapist, a sport dietician, a psychologist and a mental coach to a performance [...] Education and Science is a wonderful recognition!’ ‘How can I jump even higher?’ ‘How can I manage my energy better with my diet?’ ‘How do I deal with the enormous stress I always have before a performance?’ Just [...] achieve, to help in finding a place to live and taking out proper insurance.’ From sports dietician to performance coach All the professionals of the Performing Arts Health Centre have a background in either
