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Music - Conservatory of Music

Music - Conservatory of Music

Your study programme

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What will you learn?

Whether you want to become a specialist on your instrument, a musician who wants to make theatre or a composer who wants to perform: together we find a path that suits you and in which you develop your dreams and talents.

Students of the bachelor programme Fontys Music and Performing Arts perform in a combination of partner acrobatics, flute, bass clarinet and bassoon.
  • Teachers / main subjects Jazz & Creative Music

  • Teachers / main subjects Classical

  • Develop basic technique and interpretation skills on your instrument.

  • Ensemble play! Choose your core ensemble & project ensembles.

  • And also: piano lessons, co-creation, music theory, history, and research.

Programme structure for the next 4 years

The curriculum is very diverse. In the morning, courses on music theory, music history, cultural theory, entrepreneurship and artistic research are offered. In the afternoon, the instrument lessons (individual, group lessons, technique, complementary instrument) and ensemble lessons take place. You also have time for self-study in the afternoon.

a student from the bachelor programme Fontys Conservatory of Music performs on stage, singing and acting
First year
Tilburg

First year

In the first year, the emphasis is on laying a solid foundation. You develop strong basic skills in your instrument and work with your ensembles. Moreover, you have lessons in music theory, cultural history & research, and co-create with other art disciplines. Classical singers have courses in languages (IPA, French, German, Italian). Both classical and jazz singers have actor training and lessons in theatrical improvisation.

a student from the bachelor programme Fontys Conservatory of Music performs with her violin
Second year
Tilburg

Second year

In the second year, you dive deeper in the courses that you started in your first year. In addition, you choose two introductory modules (to select our of 7): concerning conducting, teaching, commposing & studio. Moreover, you have multiple project weeks and masterclasses throughout the year.

a student from the bachelor programme Fontys Conservatory of Music is practicing at school with drums and clarinet
Third year
Tilburg

Third year

In your third year, lessons in instrument, ensemble play, and co-creation continue. Courses in entrepreneurship are added to the curriculum. In addition, you design half of your study year yourself (30 out of 60 ECs). You can do your free choice, follow a minor or attent classes at a partner conservatory of music abroad. Projects and masterclasses are also present.

a student from the bachelor programme Fontys Conservatory of Music is practicing at school with trompet
Fourth year
Tilburg

Fourth year

The fourth year is all about graduation and preparing for a career in the music industry. You create a solo performance where you showcase your talent and what kind of musical artist you want to be. Next to your graduation project, you have subjects in entrepreneurship and you choose electives (15 our of 60 ECs). Projects and masterclasses continue.

Student experiences

The focus on song acting appealed to me because I want to tell a story

Ilse

Student year 4

I wanted to sing and perform on stage, and here at Fontys there is a lot of focus on the performing part. We have quite a few acting lessons each week and song acting to combine singing and acting. This really attracted me because, for me, singing is about telling stories to your audience and conveying something. So, just singing technique was not enough for me.We have chamber music projects where we work with other students and instruments. There are project weeks where you collaborate, sometimes with other art programmes, exploring and developing themes. Jazz students and people from the Music in Education programme often hang out at Paradox, and we singers also spend a lot of time together outside of school. On Fridays, we sometimes go for drinks with students and teachers after class.

Photo credits: Rens Bressers Fotografie

March 30 (non-EEA) & May 11 (EEA) 2025

Admission timeline

Wondering what's to come after applying for this programme? Go over the entire admission process.

Music - Conservatory of Music Tilburg

Admission timeline

Wondering what's to come after applying for this programme? Check out the entire admission process.

  • Start your orientation

    Have you attended a study orientation event already?

    Take a look at our orientation events
  • Register

    Register for the course via Studielink

    Studielink
  • Admissions assessment

    For this course, you will first complete an assessment. More information can be found under Requirements & application.

    Ga naar Studielink
    Please note: You can only be admitted once you have successfully completed this.
  • Complete your payment

    The tuition fees indicator helps you to determine the tuition rate for your situation.

    Everything about finances
  • Arrange student housing

    Fontys can offer housing for a limited number of international students. Fill in the housing application form before the deadline (June 15).

    More info about housing
  • End of August

    Get to know Fontys and your fellow students during Purple Introduction week.

    Take a look at your introduction programme
  • 31 August 2026

    Start study programme

Study choice events

You can sign up for online and live events throughout the academic year.

Open Day

Wondering if this programme is right for you? Visit our Open Day and find out! Meet students and teachers, learn more about the programme through presentations and take a walk around the campus. Check the full programme and register today!

Keep me informed: Open day 18 January 2026

18 January 2026

Information session

Take part in an online information session. Ask your questions and get useful information. Click for more info and sign up.

Full-time

For students by students

Monday 10 November
17:00 - 18:00 CET
Online
Full-time

A guide to making the right study choice

Monday 17 November
17:00 - 18:00 CET
Online
Full-time

Information session Fontys Academy of the Arts for parents/supervisors

Tuesday 18 November
18:00 - 19:00 CET
Online
Full-time

Information session Music - Conservatory of Music Tilburg

Wednesday 19 November
19:00 - 20:00 CET
Online
Full-time

Studying in the Netherlands

Monday 24 November
17:00 - 18:00 CET
Online

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