was something unique.” Rita Kárpáti is a Hungarian-born musician, music educator, and music therapist, working in the Netherlands. She graduated in 2021 after completing her Master’s thesis on the [...] thesis and the following presentations touched upon how experienced music therapists use the medium of music to observe cognition in clients recovering from a stroke (or a CVA, the medically correct term) [...] influencing, and where music could potentially fit in between the two.” Learning interventions and little tricks Music Therapy is, just like many other clinical
a rich variety of musical traditions. From Anatolian and Ottoman music to Brazilian, Cuban and Afro-Caribbean styles, the festival demonstrated how cultural heritage, artistic craftsmanship and contemporary interpretations come together within the Global Musics programme. Throughout the week, dozens of ensembles and graduating students performed on the stages of both the WMDC's Grote Zaal [...] the international and intercultural identity of Codarts Global Musics. Bringing together diverse musical traditions, the festival highlights the power of music to connect people, cultures and stories.
dedicated to the promotion and discovery of new European and Dutch music, a number of Codarts students and alumni were given the stage to show that they are the next best thing when it comes to promising music artists. All this in front of some 40,000 music lovers and more than 4,000 music industry professionals, including 400 international
designation Top Study Programme: Circus Arts, Dance in Education, Music in Education, Music (jazz, pop, world music, classical music, and music theatre), and Dance. The Bachelor’s programme Dance had the
The event combines a showcase festival with an international music conference and focuses on presenting European music talent. For Codarts, ESNS is a familiar place. Every year, students and alumni [...] in 2026. Roufaida is also part of the Noorderslag programme. Her music blends alternative pop with North African musical traditions and poetic lyrics. In recent years, she has played at many festivals [...] continues from education into professional practice, within today’s music scene.
prize is presented annually to the creators of the most successful music in the Netherlands. Nienke van der Velden and Julian Vahle received the award for their contribution to Spijt is voor later , [...] Samuel Welten. The Buma Awards acknowledge composers, lyricists and music publishers whose work reaches a wide audience and makes an important contribution to the Dutch music industry.
This year, five new faculty members join Codarts Classical Music. Each brings a unique background and specialization – from music history to organ improvisation, and from tuba to bass trombone.
Silyan Elkattabi (De Mol en de Paradijsvogel) - 3rd year student Music Theatre Lisa Schol (Melk) - alumnus Sem Konijn (Je, Anne) - 3rd year student Music Theatre Best music and song lyrics Marijn Bellaard
2024-2025 academic year, various ensembles from Codarts Classical Music will perform live at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR). They will accompany a selection of short films curated by the festival. The music for these short films has been specially composed by students from Codarts' Master’s Screening programme, under the guidance of [...] the rehearsals and performances, after participating in a film music conducting workshop in the months leading up to the project. IFFR 2025 will be held from 30 January to 9 February 2025 at various
years, an intensive collaboration between the Dance and Classical Music departments on one stage. At the heart of the programme is the work of pioneering modern dance figure Martha Graham. In celebration [...] the opportunity to work at the intersection of dance and live music. This takes place only once every four years, making it a particularly valuable learning experience for students preparing for [...] Leaf Rag , featuring music by composers including Norman Dello Joio, Carl Nielsen and Scott Joplin. A tribute to a dance legend Martha Graham is widely regarded
