the beautiful LantarenVenster venue in Rotterdam South. Conducting students will lead the rehearsals and performances, after participating in a film music conducting workshop in the months leading up to the
strong connection between international practice and day-to-day teaching. Brass and Bass Trombone The brass department also presents itself with an energetic and versatile teaching team that is active across [...] bass trombone and the tuba class is led by Martijn van Rijswijk. The atmosphere within the brass department is open and equal. Students are challenged to develop their own artistic signature and to shape their [...] their musical future. The teaching team is diverse and represented in national and international orchestras. There is intensive collaboration in projects and lessons are approached in the same way musicians
On 31 December and 1 January, Sara van Gaans, first-year Bachelor student in Pop Vocals, performed at the New Year’s concert of the Nederlands Blazers Ensemble (NBE). Her performance marked a special moment [...] together with three other young composers. This achievement highlights her exceptional musical talent and creative voice at a national level. In her compelling composition Is It Really Too Much To Ask? , Sara [...] Sara reflects on why we sometimes seem to lose sight of what truly matters in the world: peace and love. Congratulations to Sara on these inspiring accomplishments!
musician and an inspiring force within the Dutch jazz scene. At Codarts, he was known as a dedicated and engaging teacher. With his expertise, passion, and personal approach, he guided and motivated [...] still carry his lessons and energy with them today. We are deeply grateful for everything 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, students, and colleagues.
Codarts lecturer Arie Hoek on Hans: “Friends, former students and colleagues remember Hans as a passionate musician and a caring person. May he rest in peace.” [...] 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. Former Codarts
Berlin during Musikfest Berlin. The cantata for mixed choir and orchestra is a tribute to Pierre Boulez, who would have turned 100 this year, and is based on the poem of the same name by Stéphane Mallarmé [...] Pierre Boulez foundation and the NTR Zaterdag Matinee, L’Azur once again brought De Raaff international recognition. The work was performed by the Radio Filharmonisch Orkest and the Groot Omroepkoor under [...] symphonies, concertos, and operas, De Raaff is regarded as one of the most prolific Dutch composers of his generation. His international experiences at festivals such as Lucerne and Berlin flow directly
students and the city of Rotterdam, and on the national and international circus community. The panel praised the safe and supportive environment Codarts provides for students, both mentally and physically [...] students, teachers and staff, and - more importantly - by what they had observed. Circus Arts meets all accreditation standards and criteria, including the special characteristic, and according to the panel [...] 'Team Around The Artist' (TATA) and our dedicated and demanding staff. The application for the special characteristic was seen as a strong reflection of the program's vision and its careful implementation.
could offer for students, the city, and the institutions themselves. The potential merger between Codarts and the Willem de Kooning Academy has been thoroughly assessed, and findings indicate that, at this [...] strong. This shared ambition and dream—high-quality arts education that our students and the city deserve—continues to be our guiding compass in shaping our educational and research collaborations. For [...] now, we want to provide clarity and stability, so everyone knows where they stand.” Educational and Research Collaborations Codarts, the Willem de Kooning Academy (WdKA), and Erasmus University (EUR) have
with rich colours, and catapults the listener into a spectacular spatial sound experience," according to the jury. Aart Bergwerff is a driven and versatile musician. He loves exciting and adventurous programming [...] Sebastian Bach. On the other hand, he enjoys exploring new paths and forms in organ culture. Bergwerff studied organ, choral conducting, and church music at Codarts (formerly Rotterdam Conservatory). As a [...] originally composed as practice material for Bach's son Wilhelm Friedemann, are among the most virtuosic and refined pieces in organ literature. Bergwerff brings this music to life in all its glory on the historic
many students and staff asking what they can do to help. The Netherlands Red Cross and other official aid organisations are calling for financial donations. That way, they can provide quick and effective short- [...] digicollect.nl/codarts-rotterdam Are you a student or staff member and have you set up an action you would like to share among students and staff here? If so, please email us at communicatie@codarts.nl . [...] short- and long-term help. There is also a need for resources for which various collection campaigns have been set up. Codarts supports the initiatives by: Support actions A benefit evening organised by
