Codarts does not only take place at school, but also on national and international stages. From Rotterdam pop venues to concert halls and from the North Sea Jazz Festival to our own festivals in the [...] improving yourself and being creative in your musical expressions. Erasmus Jazz Prize Each year, Codarts Jazz presents the prestigious Erasmus Jazz Prize. [...] of music and cross them.
, international setting to bring out your talent as a performer and to develop your authentic and artistic identity. read more Dance We at Codarts Dance aim to train talents to become top level [...] Codarts Music Theatre focuses on the combination of theatre, dance and music. read more Classical Music You want the get the best out of yourself and claim your own position in tomorrow’s music world. [...] ’s hidden inside you. Find your own musical identity by exploring and experimenting. read more Global Musics World famous and experienced musicians as your teachers, specializations that are offered
an instrument from the organic instrumentation of the concert band and should be familiar with the concert band and fanfare repertoire. Conducting the 2nd Suite by G. Holst or an equivalent composition [...] repertoire list Study of work specified in advance by the committee and a work of their own choice); the choir is formed by choral conducting students and the entrance examination candidates. Singing a [...] the candidate must be able to notate polyphonic melodic dictations and chords.
Led by bandoneon player and composer Santiago Cimadevilla, Master’s students from across the world present a programme filled with passion, rhythm and the spirit [...] variety of ensembles, including piano, guitar, strings, bandoneons and woodwinds. Teachers from the department will also perform alongside the students in the large tango orchestra. A unique opportunity [...] Codarts up close in the intimate setting of Splendor. Find more info and tickets here .
: Applicants should demonstrate: Musical affinity with the viola and its repertoire, and strong motivation. Solid technical foundations on the instrument. Clear potential for further development as a musician and violist. Viola – Entrance Exam Programme The audition programme must include: One étude. Two contrasting pieces or movements from sonatas or concertos, representing different styles and historical periods. Minimum total duration: 15 minutes.
until February 2nd 2027 Instrument Audition dates Bass guitar 23 and 24 March 2027 Composition 23 and 25 March 2027 Double bass 23 March 2027 Drums 23 and 25 March 2027 Flute 22, 23 and 24 March 2027 Guitar 23 and 24 March 2027 Piano Live: 18 and 19 March 2027 Online: t.b.d. Saxophone 22, 23 and 24 March 2027 Trombone 22 March 2027 Trumpet 22 and 23 March 2027 Voice 23 March 2027 Admission exam During the admission exam, your aptitude, knowledge, skills and developability are
. We will also check your vocal range for different sound colours and your harmony skills: are you able to harmonize a certain melody on the spot? Knowledge of basic music-theory and sight-reading Good [...] of the Dutch language (only applies to Dutch-speaking students) and the English language Vision on music and your future within the field Being able to work at a basic level with a sequence programme, and owning a laptop with a DAW programme Good energy and charisma on the stage The result of the theory test will be taken into consideration
general tests on the instrument like playing scales, inversions and read a melody or some chord symbols. What we grade: Affinity with the styles you play and with jazz music particular. Your ability to improvise and comp. Your hearing. Your timing, sound, intonation and use of dynamics. The technical level on the instrument. · Your presentation, and interaction with the music/band. If you are able to participate in an educational music programme. We want you to prepare at least
been lucky to have performed in pieces of well-known choreographers and to be able to put that on our resumes. Sometimes choreographers provide pieces that they’ve made before and that have already been [...] good side’, she says, modestly. ‘There’s a lot of upper-body work and that suits me. I also find the theme interesting. It is quite difficult in terms of coordination and there is a certain defining [...] happen . On stage you can feel the audience. You give them something and you get something in return.’
after completing their contract lessons. The application deadline and admission procedure for contract lessons are the same as those for the regular Bachelor of Music and Master of Music programmes. When [...] . Final placement depends on factors such as teacher availability and the availability of suitable teaching spaces. Contract lessons can generally be taken for a maximum of one year and require a minimum [...] principal subject lessons. Costs 2026-2027 For more information and/or questions: asc@codarts.nl . You will not receive a diploma after completing the contract lessons.
