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 [...] development. Every year, the teachers of the program nominate a fourth-year student who they believe is eligible for the stipend. A committee then makes the selection from the nominated candidates [...] her unbridled ambition and professional 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,
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 [...] the next step in that process, a joint step that we are taking as a sector. As an art education sector, we wish to send out a clear joint signal. A signal that shows [...] a major role in this. While a great quality of art education, it is a vulnerability that we as a sector are aware of. There are relatively
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, Rik Kraak [...] 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 [...] . Beside that Peter showed 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
roots “I’ve been involved with music since I was a kid,” she says. “I come from a musical family; my older brother and sister are both professional musicians and we played together from [...] says Teja. “It took me some time to appreciate it. The genre gives a singer a lot of freedom, both rhythmically and harmonically. I loved hearing the great singers of jazz, like Ella Fitzgerald, Shirley [...] discovered new options.” In her third year at Codarts 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
Arts Health Centre have a background in either the performing arts or top sports. More than anyone else, they know what problems students may encounter. A team [...] 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 coach, a hearing specialist, and human movement [...] We used an earlier recognition as “excellent programme” to set up a performance lab, following the example of and collaborating with the Royal College of Music in London. The lab provides a safe,
in each other” Put together 10 to 20 talented singers, backed by a stellar orchestra consisting of a 17-member woodwind section, 23 string players and a rhythm section, and you’ve got the Codarts Pop [...] , and a perfect example of a successful crossover project is the Codarts Pop Orchestra. Made up of more than 80 specially selected students [...] instructors here since I was a student here myself, and I can say that the college still provides great opportunities for its students to build a network.” So, what
, two new harp teachers were appointed, giving the harp section a fresh and shared direction. Together with the existing teacher, a team of three is formed that works closely on education, artistic [...] appointed as principal subject teacher of harp. He is active as a soloist, chamber musician and pedagogue and brings a broad artistic vision to the programme. Albane Baron strengthens the team as [...] . Her previous masterclass at Codarts made a strong impression and provided a great deal of inspiration within the class. The collaboration with Femke IJlstra creates a strong
to study jazz vocals at the Conservatory of Amsterdam. This was a significant step for him because prior to his musical career, he worked in various management roles as an engineer for more than 7 [...] success of his own music school in Amsterdam West, which grew into a thriving musical community within 9 years. Additionally, he held a special position as department head for classes and courses at [...] musicians and interdisciplinary collaboration at Codarts. It is a great privilege to work with a team of excellent and inspiring teachers, a highly professional staff, and extraordinarily talented
during the RTM programme, which gives local makers and stories a prominent platform. RTM presents a selection of striking works from Rotterdam and South Holland and is shown in the presence of the [...] students from Codarts. Jazz Impressions of Rotterdam shows a city in motion. Construction cranes, trams, bicycles and ships blend with a constantly changing skyline. By combining archival footage of Rotterdam with live jazz music, the project creates a dynamic and contemporary portrait of the city, in which film and music reinforce each other.
or part-time (max 8 years). During this period they will receive a salary and a small budget towards research costs, which they are expected to boost if necessary by applying for funding from other [...] consideration at Codarts you must have a relevant master’s degree or a validated equivalent, and ideally you should have an active artistic practice. You also need to have an [...] Methodologies Format of desirable outcomes in a final portfolio (such as compositions, recordings) Following an assessment process involving a panel of internal and external experts
