Hans studied organ with Andre Verwoerd and church music with Barend Schuurman. From 1994 until his retirement in 2016, he taught Liturgics as part of the Church Music programme at Codarts. Former Codarts lecturer Arie Hoek on Hans: “Friends, former students and colleagues remember Hans as a passionate musician and a caring person. May he rest in peace.”
On Thursday 17 November, the Codarts Big Band will be giving a lively lunch concert at WMDC. Led by young, talented musicians, this energetic orchestra will be performing a varied programme full of groove, improvisation and sparkling brass. A perfect musical break in the middle of the day!
Every first Wednesday of the month, the Global Café Series takes place at Café Grounds (WMDC). Students and teachers from the Global Musics department present short, informal concerts of 20–30 minutes. It’s a wonderful opportunity to discover the richness of Global Musics at Codarts while enjoying coffee, soup, or a sandwich. The first edition will be on Wednesday 1 October, featuring a duo that brings the wealth of Anatolian folk music to life. Lucie Lelaurain plays the duduk and flute, while Bori Mályi plays the bağlama and sings. They weave melodies together that have carried stories across
Autumn edition: October 22–24, 2025 This course is designed for anyone interested in music therapy, especially those considering the Master in Music Therapy at Codarts (next cohort: September 2026). Learn from experienced faculty, explore music therapy methods, and gain insight into the professional field.
> Home > Education > Bachelors > Jazz > Admission Admission 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 Committee requests you to submit the following materials: Arrangements 2 to 3 arrangements for different line-ups/ensembles, submitted as complete and detailed full scores (no lead-sheets), in .PDF format (Sibelius or Finale files will not be accepted). The source material must be existing works (for example, jazz standards
> Home > Education > Bachelors > Jazz > Admission Admission requirements Bass Guitar Admission Requirements Bass guitar In general you are required to have basic affinity with the most common musical styles for bass guitar, which have an element of improvisation. This could mean older jazz related styles such as swing and the American Songbook, but this is not required. Many improvisational styles in modern music based on groove can be suited for your entrance exam. Think about the more specific requirements when you choose your repertoire and arrangements. Feel free to inquire if you have
> Home > Education > Bachelors > Jazz > Study programme Programme details Programme details This program is registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Programs (CROHO) as follows. Programme details Bachelor's degree from Codarts, University for the Arts Official programme name: Bachelor Muziek International name: Bachelor of Music Major: Jazz Variant: full-time Language: Dutch/English Program code (Isat): 34739 Brin: 14NI More information about the accreditation can be found on the website of NVAO .
> Home > Education > Bachelors > Pop > Study programme Programme details Programme details This programme is registered in the Central Register of Higher Education Study Programmes (CROHO) as following: Programme details Bachelor programme Codarts, University for the Arts Official programme name: Bachelor of Music Study programme: Pop Variant: full-time Language: Dutch/English Education code (Isat): 34739 Brin: 14NI More information on accreditation can be found on the website of NVAO .
The World Music department was established in the late 1980s by Jan Laurens Hartong and Joep Bor, making Codarts the first conservatoire in the Netherlands to concentrate on musical traditions from various parts of the world. This pioneering effort set a new standard, and over the years, Codarts has distinguished itself internationally through this department. Reclaiming a pioneering role However, an extensive survey of faculty and industry experts revealed that the World Music department, in its current form, no longer met the evolving needs and expectations of students and the music industry
Since 2019 he has been Principal Guest of the Residentie Orkest and Artistic Partner of the St Paul Chamber. He was Music Director (now Emeritus) of the Philharmonia Baroque 2020-2024, Music Director of the Academy of Ancient Music 2005-2020, and Associate Artist with the Scottish Chamber 2011-2017. He straddles the worlds of historically-informed and modern symphonic performance and has conducted many leading symphony orchestras, notably the London Symphony, Royal Concertgebouw and Philadelphia orchestras. He made his Glyndebourne debut in 2007 and conducted opera cycles of Monteverdi, Purcell
