close ties with the Jazz and World Music departments in the same building offer an exciting learning environment that encourages students to mix and match across different genres and styles. These exchanges [...] regularly organise internal and external writing camps and masterclasses to connect you with music industry professionals. This enables you to further develop your skills and contributes to Codarts' reputation [...] where creativity and professional competence come together. With a curriculum that is centred around the core principles of songwriting, we encourage you to develop your own voice and refine your skills
giving you a broad and solid foundation in both technical and creative aspects of music production. One unique feature of Codarts’ Creative Production is the collaboration with songwriters and other musicians [...] Meij, Tjeerd van Zanen and Jordy Saämena, who bring a wealth of real-life experience and expertise to the classroom. Our students graduate with a solid knowledge of both old-school and modern production skills [...] alumni, like Sam Ouwehand, Rens Koppe, Jens van der Meij and Sjoerd Huissoon, contribute to the programme's recognition and reputation, while inspiring and guiding the next generation. Programme We have designed
knowledge? You can mix arts and academia in metropolitan Rotterdam. Codarts and her partners from the Rotterdam Arts & Sciences Lab offer you the possibility to combine theory and practice in a five-year Dual [...] to choose your own major from four fields of study: Life Sciences, Social and Behavioural Studies, Economics and Business, and Humanities. If besides music you have a specific interest in, for example [...] depending on your programme and major) and one from Codarts. Where arts & science meet What? The Dual Degree programme allows you to simultaneously develop your artistic talent and your academic ambitions
collegiality and a collective spirit. We work hard and believe in solidarity and cooperation instead of competition. In group lessons, ensemble playing, concerts, mock-up auditions, class parties, and other projects [...] es and approaches of musical and technical aspects, of course from a common base. You are encouraged to come and listen to each other’s lessons. There are group lessons on orchestral excerpts, and technical [...] foundation gives space to your artistic ideas, imagination and creativity. We want you to blossom, to develop an individual and characteristic personality, and grow your talents. Our ambition is for you to become
Galleries Come and join us where creators, stakeholders, performers, co-creators and the working field will come together for a week of discovery, performances, dance, circus, discussions and sharing. [...] For two years these fifteen makers and choreographers have been part of a community of creative and reflective artists. A community where craftsmanship, co-creation, reflection, artistic research, reflection [...] signature, leadership, and innovation are key motivators for change. This festival aims to present within the wider scope of the international dance world, The Netherland’s performing arts and higher education
the physical and mental health of performing artists and preventing potential health problems such as injuries and mental health issues. You can use this tool to monitor your own physical and mental health [...] Monitor You can use the online monitoring tool Student Life Monitor (SLM) to monitor and improve your own physical and mental health. Student Life Monitor In 2018, this research project (entitled Fit to [...] icht Onderzoek SIA. The SLM was developed in collaboration with the Student Life department and students and teachers of Codarts. Almost all education departments have included the SLM in their study programme
fingerings and how to make a good sound on your instrument. A general understanding of basic chords (such as triads and seventh chords) and of basic harmonic concepts (such as harmonic functions and cadenzas) [...] you are able to hear intervals, chords and musical fragments and reproduce them. You should be able to listen to a simple 5 note melody, repeat it back singing and then play it, without ‘searching’ for [...] repertoire and arrangements. Feel free to inquire if you have specific questions about the repertoire you’d like to play on your exam repertoire; a minimum of three prepared pieces, themes and improvisations
teachers is varied and consists of people who are broadly represented in renowned national and international orchestras. We are a close-knit team of both very experienced and still up-and-coming musicians [...] as brass ensemble and improvisation lessons, and others. You also participate in students’ concerts and activities in the lively city of Rotterdam. You visit an instrument builder and demonstrate what you’re [...] trombone players Jörgen van Rijen, Brandt Attema and Alexander Verbeek, trumpet players André Heuvelman and Jeroen Schippers, horn player Laurens Otto and tuba player Bernd van Echelpoel. Some special projects:
you gain knowledge and insight into musical structures, train your ear and develop your analysis skills. And you will learn about the most important musical movements of the past and present. Professional [...] develop essential skills for a professional. From study skills and entrepreneurship to physical and mental development, digital skills and teaching. Profile Space Here you can deepen or broaden your artistic [...] ensembles and shorter projects. Together with your group members, you will discover how to play well together musically. But you'll also learn to work together effectively as a group. Context and Research
watering, appealing and tasty? It’s often the sugar and/or fats. Sugar gives us an energy rush and fats bring out the flavour of food, making it more tasty. Our desire for sweet and fat started in our younger [...] the outside corners of the dough and carefully twist the dough until you get a twisted spiral like shape. Repeat with all the slices and place them on the baking tray and in the oven. Bake your cheese snacks [...] both sweet and fat… Two flavours that we learn to love from an early age. This is in contrast to sour, salty and umami; flavours that we only learn to appreciate later. It’s very smart and devious that