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
Hans studied organ with Andre Verwoerd and church music with Barend Schuurman. From 1994 until his retirement in 2016, he taught Liturgics as part of the Church Music programme at Codarts
Carlo Balemans. Carlo left an enduring mark on the world of music and on Codarts Rotterdam. For almost twenty years, Carlo was a dedicated member of the teaching staff at Codarts, where he taught, [...] Fanfare Conducting and Orchestral Conducting within the Classical Music Department. He guided generations of students, instilling confidence and helping them grow. Carlo had a remarkable ability to bring people and artistic disciplines together: he bridged classical music with other musical traditions and showed how the performing arts can connect people in meaningful ways. Together with Annemieke
Codarts offers an integrated Master’s programme in which Classical Music, Jazz, Pop and Global Musics are brought together within a single learning environment. These strands do not operate as separate [...] and assessment practice. In particular, the position of Global Musics is highlighted as a fully embedded and conceptually strengthened component of the programme. The international composition of the [...] reinforces its position within Dutch and international higher music education as a conservatoire where diverse musical traditions do not simply coexist, but actively interact and inform one another.
Dutch-language music should play that music to experience the positive effects of music. Experiencing art can also help people come out of isolation, [...] . For example, at Codarts we have a Global Musics department, with specializations such as Caribbean & South American Music and Maqam & Modal Traditions. Within these directions we [...] . Music therapists have completed specialized training to work with vulnerable individuals. They know better than anyone how to offer music
admitted to the school. Musical 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 [...] . She sang in choirs and singing groups, especially pop and folk music and Slovenian music. Jazz music only entered her world relatively late, at the end of high school. “When I came into contact with [...] in July. In the near future I hope to perform a lot and make new music together with the band.” Interview by Jos Leijen Photography by Sean Hitchens
and refined pieces in organ literature. Bergwerff brings this music to life in all its glory on the historic Wiegleb organ (1739) in the St. Gumbertuskirche in Ansbach, an instrument that, with its [...] culture. Bergwerff studied organ, choral conducting, and church music at Codarts (formerly Rotterdam Conservatory). As a teacher, he is affiliated with the Classical Music department at Codarts. Since
Do you dream of a career in theatre, dance, circus, music or arts education? During our Open Days – both live on location and online – you will have the opportunity to explore the world of [...] year, Codarts is organising open days on location for Classical Music, Jazz & Pop, and for the Bachelor's programmes in Music Education and Dance Education. Other departments and subject groups are
years as the head of the Classical, Conducting, and Composition & Music Production departments at the Prins Claus Conservatoire (PCC) – a part of Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen. During [...] and diverse perspectives to his role as the new head of Classical Music. The Rotterdam Conservatoire is pleased to welcome Mark as the new head. With his enthusiasm and dedication, we believe he will [...] university of the arts situated in Rotterdam, focusing on music, dance, and circus. With a strong emphasis on artistic excellence and an interdisciplinary approach to art and culture, Codarts
Hans contributed to Codarts, to our students, and to the world of music. His dedication and warmth will live on in those with whom he shared his love for music. Our thoughts are with his family, friends
