informed of the passing of our former teacher, alumnus, composer, and conductor Carlo Balemans. Carlo left an enduring mark on the world of music and on Codarts Rotterdam. For almost twenty years, Carlo [...] confidence and helping them grow. Carlo had a remarkable ability to bring people and artistic disciplines together: he bridged classical music with [...] musical styles. He had a deep love for electronic orchestral music and embraced digital tools as fully fledged instruments. He worked with both amateur and professional ensembles and continually sought
genres, traditions and cultural contexts, and to develop a distinctive artistic identity. The panel concludes that the Special Feature Musical Diversity is fundamentally embedded in the identity of the programme and clearly visible in its educational practice, student work and the professional positioning of graduates. At the same time, the report [...] and inform one another.
projects in which you work together with other music departments, and dance and circus departments. You learn about recording techniques, do research into repertoire, and immediately apply what you’ve [...] on. You learn more about studio skills, about sound and the use of microphones, the recording process, and mixing and mastering. You have the opportunity to take part in an exchange programme [...] teachers have more of a coaching role. By now you have a clear goal and you know what it takes to achieve it. You are more and more in control of what you wish to learn, and how. You have the opportunity
. For example, 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 [...] trained technically and musically to become top musicians - both in orchestras and as solo performers - but much attention is also given to innovation and [...] oriented entrepreneurs. You take subjects such as brass ensemble and improvisation lessons, and others. You also participate in students’ concerts and activities in the lively city of Rotterdam. You
instrument) that is played to you. Interval Recognition – Identify and name intervals accurately. Chord Recognition – Identify and name triads and 7th chords by ear. Playing together If possible, candidates [...] and rhythmic precision is essential. Candidates must be able to feel and maintain the direction of the groove, including the ability to [...] ensemble contexts, with an understanding of phrasing, articulation, and balance. Accurately interpret and perform a short, notated or aural excerpt with rhythmic and pitch accuracy. Stylistic Interpretation
a minimum of three prepared pieces, themes and improvisations (with variations in key and tempo, major and minor) More specific requirements: A basic level of technique. This does [...] see basic understanding of how to play the bass, basic 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 [...] of solfege. This means that 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
when personal beliefs and new perspectives come together. The new curriculum creates space for that - space to ask difficult questions and to navigate the different backgrounds and experiences students bring. “It’s not only about gender; it’s also about equality, and about understanding what you’re doing in music and how you position yourself in the traditions you come from and work with.” Exploring gender and identity in practice During the same
and in the oven. Bake your cheese snacks in 10 to 15 minutes golden-brown and crispy! Nutritional values Per snack (±35 grams): 113 kcal [...] We all snack. But what makes snacks so mouth 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 [...] size contain a lot of saturated fat and carbohydrates and thus contain a lot of ’empty’ calories. Oops!
? And who is really in charge? In this conversation between body, space, and gravity, restlessness can become playful, and harmony might [...] pieces and pathways of games as an inspiration and starting point for her work she has created an angular and unconventional acro-straps piece [...] years exploring and practicing his own playful and adaptable vocabulary. Today Raff is eager to share his throwing, tumbling and catching in a wervelwind
if you want to study jazz vocals in state-of-the-art facilities and enjoy flexibility. Jazz vocals We provide a solid foundation in vocals improvisation and jazz standards and encourage you to tell [...] curriculum. These are opportunities for students to experiment and learn how to perform for different target audiences. We value our masterclasses and collaborations with well-known artists and teachers [...] and stimulating musical learning environment with like-minded people We actively promote and encourage this cross-pollination between
