Classical Music

As a talented musician, you are being prepared to function as an outstanding, high level professionals in a constantly evolving global community. You can create your own study path in which you will have the space to realise your ambitions, ideas and goals. For example, by choosing different optional modules within the Open Credits. Ensemble - and orchestra performances are a crucial part of the master's programme and it goes without saying that you will be taught by outstanding teachers. A personal study plan guides your learning process. In this plan you lay down your dreams and the way you want to realise them. You will receive mentoring in order to create coherency in your individual study path. Performing, practice-based research and entrepreneurship are integrated within the programme. Our study programme Master of Music contributes to alumni who are capable of adjusting to a changing society, initiating change and becoming innovative professionals.

Admissable instruments are: 

• Vocals
• Piano, organ, harpsichord, claviorganum
• Flute, oboe, (bass)clarinet, bassoon, saxophone
• French Horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba
• Percussion, harp, guitar
• Violin, viola, cello, double bass

During the main instrument lessons you will work with your main instrument teacher on acquiring the technical, musical, and interpretative skills needed for realising your artistic ideas. The main instrument teacher will guide you in obtaining the ability to reflect on all aspects of your professional development. In addition, the teacher will coach you in finding solutions for musical and technical difficulties you may encounter.

Overview of teachers classical music (in Dutch)

The lessons within the module 'musical language and its development' are part of the main instrument lessons. You will learn to analyse compositions in order to help you with music interpretation. The focus is on form analysis, historical context and an adequate performance practice.

You will have the opportunity to play with a correpetitor.

You carry out practice-based research in order to become a better musician. The research is directly related to your personal study plan. Your research is linked to individual, content based and methodological coaching. Your research eventually leads to a presentation which is directly linked to your musical practice.

An entrepreneurial attitude is essential to transfer your musical passion to social situations successfully. In the Master of Music you are guided by modules and consults taught by experts in the field of entrepreneurship. Your vision on your personal future is the key here.

Within the open credits you can choose optional modules. It is also possible to bring in your own projects.

A small selection:

• Historical performance practice
• Orchestra Playing
• The Science of Learning – How to prepare for optimal performance
• Emotion, Meaning & Expression in Music
• HeartMath
• Performance & Communication
• Musician as an Actor
• Leading & Guiding
• Music & Health
• Group Dynamics

Within the master's programme you have the opportunity to study abroad for a period of time.  ERASMUS+ offers scholarships to students wanting to study abroad. The Prince Claus Conservatoire has agreements with various institutes in a.o. France, UK, Germany, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Switzerland, Rumania, Belgium, and Spain.