Classical Music

Our projects and productions

Throughout the year we organise various interesting projects and productions within our departments: music productions, orchestra projects, musical project weeks, collaboration projects with the art academy, the dance academy, external partners and much more! You will work together with your fellow students in different contexts, so that you can develop yourself even better.

About this programme

Propedeuse
Your main instrument is the focal point throughout your studies. The first year is mainly an orientation year. In addition to your main instrument classes, practical training and projects, you will be attending theoretical classes.

Main phase
In the second year your knowledge and skills will be broadened and deepened, in both practical and theoretical subjects. You will be studying the basis of musical entrepreneurship and teaching. In the third and fourth year a lot of time is invested in didactical subjects with a focus on work placements (internal, external and project internships). You can make your own choice in terms of optional modules, that fit your interests or capabilities. You may participate in an international exchange programme. In the final year you will focus on your main instrument, leading to a graduation concert.

Performing
There are plenty of opportunities to gain performing experience, including in orchestras, at chamber music evenings, in solo performances or in master classes and concerts, both within the conservatoire and outside. You will also attend regular workshops and master classes given by internationally renowned musicians.

Work placement
Work placements will give you a good picture of your future profession. Work placements can be taken with institutions such as the North Netherlands Orchestra, the Royal Military Band “Johan Willem Friso”, the National Travelling Opera or the Netherlands Radio Choir. You can also gain teaching experience by doing a work placement in education, at a music school or as a private music tutor.

After your studies

After graduation you can work as a performing musician in an ensemble, in an orchestra or as a soloist. Perhaps it is your ambition to play in a renowned symphony orchestra or in one of the Dutch professional military ensembles, or you may wish to become a member of a professional or semi-professional chamber choir. Many of our graduates combine playing (chamber music) with teaching at a music school, or they give private lessons. Some perform solo in international concerts.

Whatever your future path is going to be, at the Prince Claus Conservatoire you will be trained to become a versatile musician at a high level. If you also studied for a teaching qualification, you can work at a music school or as a private teacher. Most graduates are self-employed, pursuing ‘portfolio careers’ that combine performance with teaching.

Dates entrance exams

Dates entrance exams 2024