subjects Composition Compostion The Department of Composition at Codarts is an interfaculty in which the disciplines of Classical Composition, Jazz Composition/Arranging and Electronic Composition work closely [...] choice of 4 directions: Acoustic composition bachelor / master Electronic composition bachelor / master Jazz composition / arranging bachelor / master Film music composition master Teachers Hans Koolmees [...] main subject teacher in Classical composition Robin de Raaff, main subject teacher in Classical composition Friso van Wijck, main subject teacher in Classical composition René Uijlenhoet, main subject teacher
Music > Admission Admission requirements composition Admission requirements classical composition master Generally Sufficient affinity with the field of composition and its repertoire Sufficient possibilities [...] letter (A4); these works must demonstrate sufficient talent in composition. Submission of composition portfolio: You must submit your composition portfolio by uploading a Google Drive link to your files in [...] possibilities for developments Show sufficient drive to study and enthusiasm for music and composition Composition Candidates are required to submit most representative works, a maximum of three that show the
Classical Music > Admission Admission requirements composition Admission requirements Composition Generally Sufficient affinity with the field of composition and its repertoire Sufficient possibilities for [...] letter (A4); these works must demonstrate sufficient talent in composition. Submission of composition portfolio: You must submit your composition portfolio by uploading a Google Drive link to your files in [...] for developments Show sufficient drive to study and enthusiasm for music and composition Composition Candidates are required to submit most representative works, a maximum of three that show the stylistic
Main subjects Composition Jazz composition Codarts Jazz composition bridges the gap between Jazz and the Codarts Composition Interfaculty (CCI). Jazz composition The Codarts Jazz Composition programme bridges [...] scoring. As a Jazz Composition student, you will primarily focus on jazz, with electronic composition as a secondary subject. Electives from both the Jazz department and the Composition Interfaculty encourage [...] development and new musical expressions. Why study Jazz Composition at Codarts? Codarts offers Europe’s only comprehensive bachelor’s degree in jazz composition. The core study areas include contemporary music
requirements Composition Admission requirements Jazz Composition In order to assess your technical compositional skills and your artistic approach towards composition and/or arranging, the Jazz Composition Admission [...] accompanied by an audio file (live recording or MIDI), in .MP3 format. Original Compositions 2 to 3 original compositions for different line-ups/ensembles, submitted as complete and detailed full scores [...] Application BMus Jazz Composition Important: Make sure your name appears on all submitted files. Live Audition During the live audition, we will discuss the scores, arrangements, and compositions you have submitted
Admission requirements jazz composition Admission requirements Jazz composition Master In order to assess your technical compositional skills and your artistic approach towards composition and/or arranging, the [...] by an audio file (live recording or MIDI version), in .MP3 format. 2. Original Compositions 2 to 3 original compositions for different line-ups/ensembles, submitted as complete and detailed full scores [...] the Jazz Composition Admission Committee requests you to submit the following materials: 1. Arrangements 2 to 3 arrangements for different line-ups/ensembles, submitted as complete and detailed full scores
A movement of a sonata and a movement of a concerto One composition in virtuosic style (a shorter character piece) One contemporary composition, preferably with extended playing style. Master's curriculum [...] minors/secondary subjects/internships/concerts Final exam Master Only full compositions, means all movements of a composition. Exeption: a Bach suite could be performed as a smaller set of movements with [...] within the duration of one hour. We welcome classical repertoire, cross over and contemporary compositions. Chamber music can be part of the exam repertoire, also for Bachelor exams, up to 25-35% of the
Netherlands’ most prominent annual musical events. Earlier, on 21 December 2025, Sara won the Composition Competition 2025 at TivoliVredenburg, 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 reflects on why we sometimes seem to lose sight of what truly
Rasche (programme coordinator) Carmen Sterke (education officer) Composition S'yo Fang (Jazz composition) René Uijlenhoet (Electronic composition) Trumpet Jarmo Hoogendijk Wim Both Jan van Duikeren Trombone
Expect ten new compositions by today's talented jazz composers. The programme is very diverse, with pieces ranging from jazz to very classical.
