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, and operations [...] President of the Executive Board, explains: “To strengthen our education and create space for innovation, educational expertise and collaboration, it’s essential that we organise Codarts in a different way [...] income and cuts in higher education funding are expected, which could put additional pressure on the university’s financial position. Moreover, the needs of students, the professional field and society
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 has [...] The prestigious award for up-and-coming jazz talents was organized for the 25 th time by Codarts Rotterdam, the Friends of Codarts Foundation and Nedspice. The award proved to be a great stepping stone [...] including Jan van Duikeren, Bart Wirtz, Louk Boudesteijn, Rik Kraak and Stephanie Francke. The final was presented by chairman Joost Patočka and could be followed through a livestream from de Doelen. Together
lessons. From the age of 10 she also took singing lessons. 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 [...] an album and we’ll get more gigs. For example, we will be at Jazz in Crooswijk on May 29, and we will play at NN North Sea Jazz Festival in July. In the near future I hope to perform a lot and make new [...] would be nice. But it would also be scary, abroad, and far from home.” Nevertheless, she decided to give it a try. She submitted videos of three songs and was allowed to audition. It went so well that she
suffering from acquired brain injuries and the Syndrome of Korsakoff, while also learning and writing about, and presenting topics related to memory, cognition, and the clinical use of music. At this year’s [...] decided to delve into this duality between observing and influencing, and where music could potentially fit in between the two.” Learning interventions and little tricks Music Therapy is, just like many other [...] theoretical background and research skills needed for practicing your profession. And, to a much bigger extent, to prepare you psychologically by requiring you to constantly evolve and evaluate yourself. I
the multi-day festival, which is 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 [...] 000 music lovers and more than 4,000 music industry professionals, including 400 international festivals. Performers at the festival included the duo Lumï (Pop student), Charlotte and Djoeke (both pop [...] audience was treated to performances by Imme, Alexine and Unfinished. Promising artists who are currently studying at the Codarts Pop Department and for whom this was a great opportunity to show what they
producer and conductor – wanted to merge the worlds of classical music and hip-hop both musically and socially. He was joined in the Concertgebouw’s Main Hall by no fewer than 53 musicians and singers from [...] held auditions every October and November. The Orchestra members spend the next few months arranging some 20 songs – half of which by the students and the other half by me – and then we start rehearsing together [...] 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 Orchestra: a crossover project led by Ronald Kool. The Orchestra’s
comprising Bart Wirtz (saxophonist, composer, and former Erasmus Jazz Prize winner), Mijke Loeven (director of BIMHUIS), and Marieke Meischke (writer, coach, curator, and FPK advisor), had the challenging task [...] with Inês Kosters, and Jakob Sedmak Quartet. The prestigious annual competition, organized by Codarts in collaboration with the main sponsor Nedspice, the Friends of Codarts Foundation, and Lantaren Venster [...] appealed to both the jury and the audience," said jury member Bart Wirtz. The Erasmus Jazz Prize is more than a competition; it is a celebration of innovation, artistry, and community within the jazz scene
also received a nomination for the Edison Jazz Award and performed at renowned venues such as Paradiso and the North Sea Jazz Club. His entrepreneurial and resourceful personality led to the success of his [...] of jazz 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 [...] Additionally, he held a special position as department head for classes and courses at Bplus C (Library Plus Centre for Arts and Culture) in Leiden. Yaşam Hancılar, Head of Jazz: "I am looking forward
development of organisations and change management. She has extensive knowledge of strategy, operations and stakeholder management. Until 1 May, Mieke was Director of Administrative and Organisational Affairs [...] Educational Affairs), Jack de Dreu (head of Operations), Jannie Visser (head of HR) and Janine Stubbe (head of Research), and the Participation Council. All the members have given positive approval to Mieke's [...] business management and passion for the arts, Mieke de Vos, together with Renate Eringa, will form the solid board the organisation needs. "I am looking forward to new collaborations and, as a member of the
institution – and that's our strength. To operate as one, we need to build a strong and safe working culture in which trust, ownership, and collaboration are central. The new structure provides the foundation [...] organisational structure. The Executive Board takes the process very seriously and is committed to handling it with care and respect. There is significant attention given to supporting employees during this [...] Council, representing both students and staff, has been closely involved in this process. Following the announcement in January, they organised listening sessions and incorporated the feedback into an advisory
