contact with the audience and performed a wide range of sounds. " Main sponsor Nedspice provided €3.000 for the winner, which is meant to give young jazz talent a push in the direction of the international [...] international professional circuit. The prize has proven to be a great stepping stone for a number of successful jazz musicians in the past, including Jan van Duikeren, Bart Wirtz, Louk Boudesteijn, Rik Kraak and
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 students [...] Giro 555 collection box. There is a QR code on posters in our buildings that allows you to donate easily. https://giro555aardbeving.digicollect.nl/codarts-rotterdam Are you a student or staff member and have
Telemann: one movement of your choice Two contrasting movements from a sonata, concerto or a one movement piece (solo or with piano) A piece or movement from after 1950 would be appreciated. Total minimal
spend the research funding on RASL activities, the establishment of a new research lab at Het Nederlands Danstheater and the preparation of a new research application. [...] the field of practice-oriented research within the performing arts in these turbulent times. This is a challenge, because the pandemic is putting practice-oriented research under pressure. Current research
departments at Codarts. The curriculum guarantees a comprehensive learning experience that emphasises both technical skills and creativity, preparing you for a career in the modern music industry. Our close [...] various projects. An example is the Codarts Pop Orchestra, a collaboration of various music departments, where you get the chance to explore a wide range of pop music styles and gain performance experience [...] match across different genres and styles. Why study Pop Keyboards at Codarts? At Codarts, we embrace a unique combination of technique and artistic diversity. We encourage you to look beyond the traditional
Gavin-Viano. While he described Codarts as a "dope, highly urgent place", a large white ball featuring circus students Malte Gerhardt and Benedikt Löffler provided a striking preview of their later performance [...] mentioned above in mind, she invited the audience to imagine what it would have been like if they had had a passion for circus, dance or music at another time. And what the world looked like back then. She also [...] of art and expression to life. The dancers returned in the performance THEY, by Silke Kloostermann, a Bachelor of Dance in Education programme graduate. Her performance combined dance and spoken word and
music, jazz, electronic music, and film 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 Ricciotti Ensemble. As a student you will also present your work at big name events like the North Sea Jazz Festival and the International Film Festival Rotterdam. A key feature of the programme [...] to share their expertise. Each semester also includes a project week, promoting artistic collaborations between different departments and creating a multidisciplinary learning experience. Guest teachers
technically strong and creative jazz musicians, in four years. As a student, you delve into the rich jazz tradition and you learn how to improvise a great deal. Jazz About Main subjects Study programme Admission [...] own study path, and discover what it truly means to work as a professional musician or creative artist. Codarts Jazz is about more than just a fixed curriculum – there’s plenty of room for experimentation [...] to Rotterdam’s thriving jazz scene – with the internationally acclaimed North Sea Jazz Festival as a highlight – you’ll find endless inspiration and gain valuable stage experience. From daily jam sessions
letting you play over a random chord or chord change. We will ask you to copy a melody by ear. We might do some general tests on the instrument like playing scales, inversions and read a melody or some chord [...] list (melody and chords, improvisation not necessary. The school provides: A rhythm section (bass, drums plus optional guitar). A guitar amp. The audition lasts 30 minutes including our consultation.
offer grade 7 and 8 pupils a unique opportunity: music and dance lessons taught by expert teachers from Codarts. We are working towards a programme where pupils receive ten hours a week of lessons in various [...] eventually an audition at an arts college. This cooperation between Codarts Lyceum and the NPRS is a first for Rotterdam. It enables primary school pupils to take music and dance lessons from higher education [...] Sander Tetteroo, director of Codarts Lyceum, emphasises the importance of this collaboration: "There is a wealth of music and dance talent in the Netherlands, but there are few places where this talent can
