Master of Music

Studies

Post Master’s Certificate in Ensemble Performance

The Fontys Post Master’s Certificate in Ensemble Performance is a one-year postgraduate program designed for young professional ensembles to develop their careers under the guidance of world renown ensembles in residence.

The purpose of the program is to give ensembles the opportunity to bring their ensemble to the next level in terms of professionalism and artistic outlook. During the program, the ensemble will work together intensively and collect the necessary artistic guidance to successfully launch an ensemble career.
Tuition

Tuition is €1500 per post-master student for the one-year program.
Graduation

Graduation is scheduled after a year of study. Graduation consists of a graduation concert in which the student ensemble performs together with the ensemble in residence.
Rembrandt Piano Trio

Rembrandt’s remarkable mastery of the interplay between light and dark, with frequent use of sharp contrast – chiaroscuro – to draw the observer into the spectacle, resulted in lively scenes filled with drama that never fail to move the viewer. Completely in keeping with the painter’s style, the Rembrandt Piano Trio – formed in 2016 by violinist Adelina Hasani, cellist Paul Uyterlinde, and pianist Fali Pavri – presents the abundantly rich classical, romantic, and 20th-century piano trio repertoire in a harmonious collaboration brimming with passion, thrilling their audiences in the process.

The three players share a deep-rooted, abiding love of chamber music while fulfilling their various careers as soloist, university professor, and orchestral musician.

In addition to recitals that often feature programmatic themes and spoken narration, family concerts turn up on the roster, with Edwin Rutten, for example, enacting Yehudi Menuhin’s fairy tale, “The King, the Cat, and the Violin”; the Rembrandt Piano Trio also develops unusual projects such as programs inspired by exhibitions in Amsterdam’s Hermitage Museum.

The trio’s work with contemporary composers provides yet another type of intriguing program that is ultimately a valuable journey of discovery for the performers and audience alike.
Curriculum

The core components of the program are ensemble coaching, individual lessons and being embedded with the ensemble.
Ensemble coaching
You will intensive lessons with the ensemble you are working with. This gives your ensemble the opportunity to further develop your ensemble at a professional level.
Individual lessons
Your ensemble benefits from individual members that are continually learning, innovating, and improving their instrumental skills. To this end, all students also follow individual lessons, using the facilities of Fontys.
Embedded with the ensemble
As a group, you will be embedded with the ensemble in residence. You can visit concerts of the ensemble, interact with organizers of the ensemble’s concerts, and visit the ensemble when recording in the studio. The program gives young ensembles the chance to work in unusual places and work with the ensemble in residence in authentic environment.
Apply

You can apply for the program by completing the Application Form and sending it to fhkmom@fontys.nl)

Are you interested in completing a Post-Master program? Just get in touch with the Master of Music Office (fhkmom@fontys.nl).

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Application Form
Mike del Ferro Trio

Mike del Ferro has a wide musical interest, which emerged from his concert practice of performing in more than 100 countries. With his trio, he performs, with the jazz idiom as a basis, a wide-ranging and multi-faceted repertoire, from transcriptions of classical repertoire to original compositions with African influences.

The members of the trio are Mike del Ferro, Aram Kersbergen, and Roy Dackus.
Timeline

The Post-Master program starts in March 2018. The program will run for one year, until March 2019
Rascher Saxophone Quartet

Since its formation in 1969, the Raschèr Saxophone Quartet has appeared regularly at the major concert halls in Europe, Asia and the U.S.: Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center New York, Kennedy Center Washington D.C., Opera Bastille Paris, Royal Festival Hall London, Philharmonie Cologne, Finlandia Hall Helsinki, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Schauspielhaus Berlin, Musikverein Vienna, Tonhalle Zürich, Parco della Musica Rome, Dewan Filharmonik Petronas Kuala Lumpur, National Concert Hall Taipei, etc. The Vienna “Zeitung” hailed the quartet as the “Uncrowned Kings of the Saxophone” and a critic from “Die Welt” claimed, “If there were an Olympic discipline for virtuoso wind playing, the Raschèr Quartet would definitely receive a gold medal.”
Ensembles in residence
Admission

Admission to the program is based upon the following criteria:
• Completion of a Master of Music degree of the majority of the ensemble members
• A successfully completed entrance audition to the program
• An approved study plan
Music Theatre
Faculty
Edward Hoepelman
Ingrid Zeegers
Ivar Costenoble
Katrien Verheijden
Pia Douwes
Ad Knippels
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·The audition consists of 2 rounds.
·The first round is an online pre-selection. You hand in video material of a 20-30 minute programme, consisting of 3 songs + 1 monologue of your own choice. The deadline is the 12th of May 2024. The songs have to meet the following criteria:
1 up-tempo song
1 ballad
2 different languages of which 1 in your native language
·Selected candidates will take part in the live audition on the 4th of June which is the second round.
Pre- Master (NON-EU Only!)

Especially for non-EU students who don’t meet the criteria for the master program yet, but who have enough potency according to us, we have created the pre-master. This program takes 1 year and is a prepatory year before the master program.
The procedure to qualify is as follows:
- you apply for the master program (M Music & instrument) via www.studielink.nl
- you will be invited to send video material for the audition
- After the audition you will get the result with one of the following possibilities: accepted for the master ór accepted for the pre-master ór rejected.
- when you are accepted for the pre-master you will get a theory test to determine your level of music theory as well.
If you have been accepted for the pre-master you will take some courses with the bachelor students (depending on your level with regard to certain courses) and some lessons with the first year master students (electives, maybe research).
After the pre-master year you will have to do an audition (Playing, English level, Personal Development Plan. For info about the audition, see: website Master of Music Tilburg) again for the master program. After a successfull audition you can start the first year of the master program. The results of the courses from the year 1 master programm that you already passed during your pre-master year, can be taken with you to the first year. The results will be visible in your result list.
For questions, mail faa-mom@fontys.nl
Pre-Master
Lessons in Bachelor and Master
Tuition fee 2024-2025: €8140,-
Only for non-Eu students
Student after enrolment
Contract study Master of Music

Contract Study
The Academy of Music and Performing Arts (formerly: Fontys Conservatorium) and the Master of Music offer a wide variety of courses you can follow if you have the required level. When you are interested we arrange a contract with a fixed prize for every module. For all courses you will need to do an admission exam with the exeption of Music History and Cultural Theory. The courses indicated in English will be taught in English. The other courses are in Dutch.
Content
The enrollment for Contract Study is an individual agreement between the Institute AMPA and you as ‘contractant’. So, you will not subscribe via Studielink, nor will you be connected to the IB-groep. So to be absolutely clear, you will not get any possibilities for study fees or OV-kaart (travel reduction). However, as Contract Student you will have the same rights and duties as regular students with all related facilities (study possibilities, library, etc.). You can get a student card on request. The institute is allowed to deny the renewal or extention of a contract when, due to a lack of improvement, talent or motivation, the continuation of the Contract Study is not usefull.
For who?
For those who want - and are able/allowed to as far as the level is concerned - to study Conservatory level courses next to their profession/job.
Apply
For questions concerning the application procedure, please contact Hans Raaijmakers:h.raaijmakers@fontys.nl
Certificate
Following courses via Contract Study will not lead to an offcial Conservatory Diplome. Nevertheless, you will get an official, verified certificate, that you followed courses on Conservatory level.
Download leaflet contract study AMPA 2022-2023
Pop

Pop studies:

Bass guitar

Drums

Electronic Music Production

Keyboards

Songwriting

Vocals

Guitar

Rap

Photos by Rens Bressers, Piet Kuijten & Eline de Jong
Guitar
Faculty
Menno Gootjes
Ronald Seerden
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (30 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (45 minutes)
Audition
Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
Without a completed bachelor's degree in pop music admission can be possible, as long as you demonstrably show the level and experience equivalent to that of a graduated bachelor's student in pop music. This assessment will be based on your personal development plan, CV, musical audition, and the interview.
The audition lasts 20-30 minutes, where you perform with a band or ensemble. You will perform three different songs that show that you are able to:
-stylistically interpret self-composed/co-written songs or covers on a high level
-give artistic value to a song
-play with a good sense for feel, groove, presentation and sound
After your musical performance there will be an interview with the audition committee, in
which you will be asked about your artistic vision and your written personal
development plan.
Complete the audition form carefully, including your home assignments (Demo - image and/or sound material). Once you have submitted the audition form, you will officially participate in the auditions.
The deadline for submitting the audition form is 1 February 2024. After 1 February, we will no longer accept forms. Registrations are then closed, we make no exceptions. So don't wait until the very last moment.
Proceedings of the auditions
1. Pre-selection:
From 2 February, the audition committee will look at your material and make a selection.
If you are not selected, you will be informed and your audition for 2024 will be closed.
If you pass, you will receive an invitation for the entrance examination no later than 19 March 2024.
2. Admission exam (live or online)
The entrance examination will take place in April. From Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 April and from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April 2024. Keep these days free in your agenda, you will be invited on one of these days.
The results for the entrance exam will follow in the 2nd week of May 2024.
If you do not pass, you will receive a message with feedback and we will close your audition for 2024.
If you pass, you will be admitted and included in the further administrative processing of your registration.
Bass Guitar
Faculty
Eric Coenen
Charles Nagtzaam
Jurre Hogervorst
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (30 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (45 minutes)
Audition
Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
Without a completed bachelor's degree in pop music admission can be possible, as long as you demonstrably show the level and experience equivalent to that of a graduated bachelor's student in pop music. This assessment will be based on your personal development plan, CV, musical audition, and the interview.
The audition lasts 20-30 minutes, where you perform with a band or ensemble. You will perform three different songs that show that you are able to:
-stylistically interpret self-composed/co-written songs or covers on a high level
-give artistic value to a song
-play with a good sense for feel, groove, presentation and sound
After your musical performance there will be an interview with the audition committee, in which you will be asked about your artistic vision and your written personal development plan.
Complete the audition form carefully, including your home assignments (Demo - image and/or sound material). Once you have submitted the audition form, you will officially participate in the auditions.
The deadline for submitting the audition form is 1 February 2024. After 1 February, we will no longer accept forms. Registrations are then closed, we make no exceptions. So don't wait until the very last moment.
Proceedings of the auditions
1. Pre-selection:
From 2 February, the audition committee will look at your material and make a selection.
If you are not selected, you will be informed and your audition for 2024 will be closed.
If you pass, you will receive an invitation for the entrance examination no later than 19 March 2024.
2. Admission exam (live or online)
The entrance examination will take place in April. From Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 April and from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April 2024. Keep these days free in your agenda, you will be invited on one of these days.
The results for the entrance exam will follow in the 2nd week of May 2024.
If you do not pass, you will receive a message with feedback and we will close your audition for 2024.
If you pass, you will be admitted and included in the further administrative processing of your registration.
Drums
Faculty
Koen Lieckens
René Cremers
Arthur Lijten
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (30 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (45 minutes)
Audition
Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
Without a completed bachelor's degree in pop music admission can be possible, as long as you demonstrably show the level and experience equivalent to that of a graduated bachelor's student in pop music. This assessment will be based on your personal development plan, CV, musical audition, and the interview.
The audition lasts 20-30 minutes, where you perform with a band or ensemble. You will perform three different songs that show that you are able to:
-stylistically interpret self-composed/co-written songs or covers on a high level
-give artistic value to a song
-play with a good sense for feel, groove, presentation and sound
After your musical performance there will be an interview with the audition committee, in which you will be asked about your artistic vision and your written personal development plan.
Complete the audition form carefully, including your home assignments (Demo - image and/or sound material). Once you have submitted the audition form, you will officially participate in the auditions.
The deadline for submitting the audition form is 1 February 2024. After 1 February, we will no longer accept forms. Registrations are then closed, we make no exceptions. So don't wait until the very last moment.
Proceedings of the auditions
1. Pre-selection:
From 2 February, the audition committee will look at your material and make a selection.
If you are not selected, you will be informed and your audition for 2024 will be closed.
If you pass, you will receive an invitation for the entrance examination no later than 19 March 2024.
2. Admission exam (live or online)
The entrance examination will take place in April. From Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 April and from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April 2024. Keep these days free in your agenda, you will be invited on one of these days.
The results for the entrance exam will follow in the 2nd week of May 2024.
If you do not pass, you will receive a message with feedback and we will close your audition for 2024.
If you pass, you will be admitted and included in the further administrative processing of your registration.
Electronic Music Production
Faculty
Bas Vermolen
Trian Kayhatu
Joep Le Blanc
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (30 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (45 minutes)
Audition
Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
Without a completed bachelor's degree in pop music admission can be possible, as long as you demonstrably show the level and experience equivalent to that of a graduated bachelor's student in pop music. This assessment will be based on your personal development plan, CV, musical audition, and the interview.
The online audition consists of a 20-30 minute session, where you present a portfolio of your works.At forehand you have to hand three different projects that show: your abilities to realise a market-oriented music production your abilities to realise a production with acoustic instruments your abilities to realise a production with vocal elements
The audition is followed by an interview with the audition committee, in which you will be asked about your artistic vision and your written personal development plan.
Complete the audition form carefully, including your home assignments (Demo - image and/or sound material). Once you have submitted the audition form, you will officially participate in the auditions.
The deadline for submitting the audition form is 1 February 2024. After 1 February, we will no longer accept forms. Registrations are then closed, we make no exceptions. So don't wait until the very last moment.
Proceedings of the auditions
1. Pre-selection:
From 2 February, the audition committee will look at your material and make a selection.
If you are not selected, you will be informed and your audition for 2024 will be closed.
If you pass, you will receive an invitation for the entrance examination no later than 19 March 2024.
2. Admission exam (live or online)
The entrance examination will take place in April. From Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 April and from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April 2024. Keep these days free in your agenda, you will be invited on one of these days.
The results for the entrance exam will follow in the 2nd week of May 2024.
If you do not pass, you will receive a message with feedback and we will close your audition for 2024.
If you pass, you will be admitted and included in the further administrative processing of your registration.
Keyboards
Faculty
Will Maas
Johan Hendrikse
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (30 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (45 minutes)
Audition
Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
Without a completed bachelor's degree in pop music admission can be possible, as long as you demonstrably show the level and experience equivalent to that of a graduated bachelor's student in pop music. This assessment will be based on your personal development plan, CV, musical audition, and the interview.
The audition lasts 20-30 minutes, where you perform with a band or ensemble. You will performthree different songs that show that you are able to:
-stylistically interpret self-composed/co-written songs or covers on a high level
-give artisic value to a song
-play with a good sense for feel, groove, presentation and sound
After your musical performance there will be an interview with the audition committee, in
which you will be asked about your artistic vision and your written personal
development plan.
Complete the audition form carefully, including your home assignments (Demo - image and/or sound material). Once you have submitted the audition form, you will officially participate in the auditions.
The deadline for submitting the audition form is 1 February 2024. After 1 February, we will no longer accept forms. Registrations are then closed, we make no exceptions. So don't wait until the very last moment.
Proceedings of the auditions
1. Pre-selection:
From 2 February, the audition committee will look at your material and make a selection.
If you are not selected, you will be informed and your audition for 2024 will be closed.
If you pass, you will receive an invitation for the entrance examination no later than 19 March 2024.
2. Admission exam (live or online)
The entrance examination will take place in April. From Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 April and from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April 2024. Keep these days free in your agenda, you will be invited on one of these days.
The results for the entrance exam will follow in the 2nd week of May 2024.
If you do not pass, you will receive a message with feedback and we will close your audition for 2024.
If you pass, you will be admitted and included in the further administrative processing of your registration.
Songwriting
Faculty
Ai Ming Oei
Yoshi Breen
Lucas Hamming
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (30 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (45 minutes)
Audition
Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
Without a completed bachelor's degree in pop music admission can be possible, as long as you demonstrably show the level and experience equivalent to that of a graduated bachelor's student in pop music. This assessment will be based on your personal development plan, CV, musical audition, and the interview.
The audition lasts 20-30 minutes, where you perform with a band or ensemble. You will perform three different songs that show that you are able to:
-stylistically interpret self-composed/co-written songs or covers on a high level
-give artistic value to a song
-express a unique (personal) artistic identity
-play with a good sense for feel, groove, presentation and sound
After your musical performance there will be an interview with the audition committee, in
which you will be asked about your artistic vision and your written personal
development plan.
Complete the audition form carefully, including your home assignments (Demo - image and/or sound material). Once you have submitted the audition form, you will officially participate in the auditions.
The deadline for submitting the audition form is 1 February 2024. After 1 February, we will no longer accept forms. Registrations are then closed, we make no exceptions. So don't wait until the very last moment.
Proceedings of the auditions
1. Pre-selection:
From 2 February, the audition committee will look at your material and make a selection.
If you are not selected, you will be informed and your audition for 2024 will be closed.
If you pass, you will receive an invitation for the entrance examination no later than 19 March 2024.
2. Admission exam (live or online)
The entrance examination will take place in April. From Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 April and from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April 2024. Keep these days free in your agenda, you will be invited on one of these days.
The results for the entrance exam will follow in the 2nd week of May 2024.
If you do not pass, you will receive a message with feedback and we will close your audition for 2024.
If you pass, you will be admitted and included in the further administrative processing of your registration.
Vocals
Faculty
Yvonne Rooda
Margriet Sjoerdsma
Arthur Wils
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (30 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (45 minutes)
Audition
Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
Without a completed bachelor's degree in pop music admission can be possible, as long as you demonstrably show the level and experience equivalent to that of a graduated bachelor's student in pop music. This assessment will be based on your personal development plan, CV, musical audition, and the interview.
The audition lasts 20-30 minutes, where you perform with a band or ensemble. You will perform three different songs that show that you are able to:
-stylistically interpret self-composed/co-written songs or covers on a high level
-give artistic value to a song
-express a unique (personal) artistic identity
-play with a good sense for feel, groove, presentation and sound
After your musical performance there will be an interview with the audition committee, in
which you will be asked about your artistic vision and your written personal
development plan.
Complete the audition form carefully, including your home assignments (Demo - image and/or sound material). Once you have submitted the audition form, you will officially participate in the auditions.
The deadline for submitting the audition form is 1 February 2024. After 1 February, we will no longer accept forms. Registrations are then closed, we make no exceptions. So don't wait until the very last moment.
Proceedings of the auditions
1. Pre-selection:
From 2 February, the audition committee will look at your material and make a selection.
If you are not selected, you will be informed and your audition for 2024 will be closed.
If you pass, you will receive an invitation for the entrance examination no later than 19 March 2024.
2. Admission exam (live or online)
The entrance examination will take place in April. From Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 April and from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April 2024. Keep these days free in your agenda, you will be invited on one of these days.
The results for the entrance exam will follow in the 2nd week of May 2024.
If you do not pass, you will receive a message with feedback and we will close your audition for 2024.
If you pass, you will be admitted and included in the further administrative processing of your registration.
Rap
Faculty
Thomas Waterreus
Joost van Kersbergen
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (30 minutes)
• final project presentation at the end of the second year of the Master (the contents of this project presentation will be determined by the student and the faculty) (45 minutes)
Audition
Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
Without a completed bachelor's degree in pop music admission can be possible, as long as you demonstrably show the level and experience equivalent to that of a graduated bachelor's student in pop music. This assessment will be based on your personal development plan, CV, musical audition, and the interview.
You will have to be able to articulate your own artistic and professional ambitions for the master's program clearly and cohesively in an elevator pitch of max 3 minutes.
You will have to perform two different songs that show that you are able to: stylistically perform self-composed, co-written songs/ tracks on a professional level  give artistic value to a song, play with a good sense for feel, groove, presentation and sound.  express a unique (personal) artistic identity
The audition is followed by an interview with the audition committee, in which you will be asked about your artistic vision and your written personal development plan.
Complete the audition form carefully, including your home assignments (Demo - image and/or sound material). Once you have submitted the audition form, you will officially participate in the auditions.
The deadline for submitting the audition form is 1 February 2024. After 1 February, we will no longer accept forms. Registrations are then closed, we make no exceptions. So don't wait until the very last moment.
Proceedings of the auditions
1. Pre-selection:
From 2 February, the audition committee will look at your material and make a selection.
If you are not selected, you will be informed and your audition for 2024 will be closed.
If you pass, you will receive an invitation for the entrance examination no later than 19 March 2024.
2. Admission exam (live or online)
The entrance examination will take place in April. From Tuesday 16 to Friday 19 April and from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April 2024. Keep these days free in your agenda, you will be invited on one of these days.
The results for the entrance exam will follow in the 2nd week of May 2024.
If you do not pass, you will receive a message with feedback and we will close your audition for 2024.
If you pass, you will be admitted and included in the further administrative processing of your registration.
Classical

Classical studies:

Brass

Composition

Conducting

Guitar

Harp

Keyboard instruments

Percussion

Voice

Strings

Woodwinds
Brass

Brass instruments:

Trumpet

French horn

Tombone

Euphonium

Tuba
Euphonium
Professor
Robbert Vos
About the course
Are you interested in studying Euphonium? AMPA offers a specific course for this beautiful instrument! After all, there’s a reason why it is deemed the cello of brass instruments. Although the instrument is relatively new and often even unknown, there is a world of opportunities. Are you dreaming of a career as a soloist? An orchestral musician? An ensemble specialist? A teacher? Anything is possible!
You will be trained to become a professional on your instrument with the highest possible musical and technical capabilities. The euphonium is an extremely versatile instrument, so there will be much attention towards the diverse stylistic possibilities. This includes studying the most famous and canonical repertoire for the instrument, but also more uncommon music to make you a well-rounded musician, who can adapt style, sound, articulation and musical approach to what is necessary or required in daily practice.
Playing together with other musicians is an integral part of your studies. You will be part of the brass department, but we would also challenge you to think outside the box. Which surprising ensemble combinations can you think of? Perhaps a combination with woodwinds? Percussion? String players? Or would you like to perform alongside other artistic mediums like dance, theatre, or fine arts? It’s all possible and we can offer you the chance to create and develop your own ideas. This will help you to become an independent musician.
In the Bachelor Course you will have weekly lessons with your euphonium teacher (Robbert Vos), a weekly ensemble coaching lesson, and a rehearsal with a pianist to work on repertoire. Of course, this is combined with interesting courses on music theory, cultural history, entrepreneurship and much more.
In the Master’s Course, AMPA gives you the opportunity to shape your own educational plan. Do you want to focus on any specific subjects? Or would you like to specialise in teaching, solo playing or ensemble performance? It’s up to you!
We hope to welcome you to our brand new euphonium class!

Spanish translation About the course
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
·The audition should consist of a 20 minute programme. The audition program should include:
1 Major Work (choose 1 piece from the following list):
Euphonium Concerto, Part One - Philip Wilby
Euphonium Concerto, Movement 1 & 2 - John Golland
Concertino for Euphonium and Band - Marco Pütz
1 Solo from the French Repertoire (choose 1 piece from the following list):
Mosaique, movement 1 & 2 - Roger Boutry
Intermezzo - Marcel Bitsch
1 Solo for Unaccompanied Euphonium (choose 1 piece from the following list):
Soliloquies, two movements of your choice - John Stevens
Blue Lake Fantasies, movement 1, 2 & 3 - David Gillingham
French Horn

Professor
Hans van der Zanden
Frederick Franssen
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
• chamber music recitals in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
• orchestral part exams in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
Audition
Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV. The audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme, with a free choice of repertoire. We recommend candidates to include repertoire from a variety of style periods.
Trombone

Professor
Oliver Meissner
About the main subject
Are you interested in studying (Bass)Trombone? AMPA offers a specific course to become a professional trombone-player. Our AMPA Program is based on 6 Key-skills: Ensemble, Self-management, International connectedness, Practice-based research, Entrepreneurship, Interdisciplinarity. All the skills that are required nowadays.
Are you dreaming of a career as a soloist? An orchestral musician? An ensemble specialist? An inspiring teacher? Anything is possible!
You will be trained to become a professional on your instrument with the highest possible musical and technical capabilities. The trombone is the instrument with the widest view and colors to be integrated in baroque, classical, modern, jazz, or popmusic. So there will be much attention towards the diverse stylistic possibilities. This includes studying the most usual repertoire for the instrument, but also more uncommon music to make you an all-round musician. You will be ready to approach every style or situation needed as a professional musician in this interesting and challenging 21st century.
Playing together with other musicians is an integral part of your studies. You will be part of the brass department, but we would also challenge you to think outside the box. Which surprising ensemble combinations can you think of? Perhaps a combination with woodwinds? Percussion? String players? Or would you like to perform alongside other artistic mediums like dance, theatre, or fine arts? It’s all possible and we can offer you the chance to create and develop your own ideas. This will help you to become an independent musician.
In the Bachelor Course you will have weekly lessons with the trombone teacher, a weekly ensemble/band lesson with a coach, and a rehearsal with a pianist to work with. Of course, this is combined with interesting courses on music theory, cultural history, entrepreneurship and much more.
In the Master’s Course, AMPA gives you the opportunity to shape your own educational plan. Do you want to focus on any specific subjects? Or would you like to specialize in teaching, solo playing or ensemble performance? It’s up to you!
Are you the one who except this challenge? We hope to welcome you into our Brass-department.
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
• chamber music recitals in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
• orchestral part exams in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
·The audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme, with a free choice of repertoire. We recommend candidates to include repertoire from a variety of style periods.
Tuba
Professor
Luc Geraats
About this main subject

Tuba? Ofcourse!
AMPA offers a modern and specialistic tuba course to make you not only an outstanding musician, but also an entrepreneur. Nowadays playing in orchestras and ensembles is one of the many practical ways to give your instrument a voice. In addition we will explore the vast opportunities in solo playing, ensemble making and finding your own podium. We will focus on mastering the fine instrument, but also finding your voice in connecting with other instruments and makers. Finding new ways of developing yourself as a person and a musician and being adaptable to the modern world of music, both off- and online.
In the Bachelor Course you will have weekly lessons with your tuba teacher (Luc Geraats), ensemble coaching lessons, group lessons and rehearsals with a pianist to work on repertoire. Of course, this is combined with interesting courses on music theory, cultural history, entrepreneurship and much more.
In the Master’s Course, AMPA gives you the opportunity to shape your own educational plan. Do you want to focus on any specific subjects? Or would you like to specialise in teaching, solo playing or ensemble performance? It’s up to you!
In the end its all about music and bringing your voice out in the open. We would love to help you achieve your goals!
During this course the six key skills of AMPA will be leading, being:
instrument & ensemble playing
self-management
interdisciplinarity
practice-oriented research
collective entrepreneurship
international connectedness
Audition
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
The following level of playing will be required:
-Etude on C / Bb Tuba
-Blazevich 9 Snedecor 1 Solo on F/Eb tuba
-Chose from
1. Concerto for Bass Tuba - Vaughan Williams
2. Alarum - Gregson
And
1. Capriccio - Penderecki
2. Concertino - Bozz
You are allowed to make your own suggestions as well. Let us know this on forehand, as we have to make sure it will meet the required level for the audition.
Trumpet

Professor
Jacq Sanders
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
• chamber music recitals in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
• orchestral part exams in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
·The online audition and the live audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme with the following pieces:
1. Chose one of the classical compositions of Haydn, Neruda or Hummel to be played on the E flat trumpet.
2. Chose one of the following works for trumpet and piano. Hindemith - Sonata, Francaix - Sonatine, Sutermeister - Gavotte de concert, Enesco - Legend, Gregson - Trumpet concerto, Honegger - Intrada, Peskin - Konzert nr 1, Antheil - Sonata.
3. One modern piece for trumpet solo played on C trumpet like Plog Postcards, Kagel Old/New, Chkolnik Monologue, Jevtic Per tromba solo.
Composition
Professors
Kees van den Bergh
Anthony Fiumara
Celia Swart
Aart Strootman
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of: • individual and group lessons• independent study• composing for concerts and projects• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will complete two assessments to complete work on your major:• presentation 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)• final presentation at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
Audition
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV
Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
The entrance exam consists of two parts. Duration of the first part is 20 minutes.
Part 1: Review of your digitalportfolio. The portfolio must contain at least three compositions, both scores(PDF files) andsound recordings (MP3 or WAV files) or video (YouTube, Vimeo). We would also like to receive a short biography with date of birth, previous education, musical experience, musical preferences, plans and dreams for the future, etc. The committee will assess whether the student has sufficient talent and motivation, and is open-minded towards new, innovative music.
Part 2: Once we receive the necessary documents, the Admissions Committee will review your work. If the result is positive,you will be invited for an interview, live or online.
Conducting

Conducting studies:

Choir Conducting

Wind/brass band conducting
Choir Conducting

Professor
Louis Buskens
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
·The audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme, with a free choice of repertoire. We recommend candidates to include repertoire from a variety of style periods.
Wind/brass band conducting

Professor
Hardy Mertens
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
·The audition should consist of 20 minutes of rehearsing and/or performing with pianist or ensemble on a work from the hafabra repertoire; please contact Hardy Mertens h.mertens-ab@fontys.nl to choose.
Guitar

Professors
Johan Fostier
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
• chamber music recitals in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
·The online audition and the live audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme, with a free choice of repertoire. We recommend candidates to include repertoire from a variety of style periods.
Harp

Professor
Doriene Marselje
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
• chamber music recitals in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
·The audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme, with a free choice of repertoire. We recommend candidates to include repertoire from a variety of style periods.
Keyboard instruments

Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts offers the following majors from the keyboard instrument family: piano and organ. Although students have to choose one major instrument, they will get an introduction in all keyboard instruments like pianoforte, chest organ, harmonium, harpsichord.

Organ

Piano
Organ

Professors
Ruud Huijbregts
Bart Rodyns (Organ – Harmonium - Harpsichord)
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
• chamber music recitals in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
·The audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme, with a free choice of repertoire. We recommend candidates to include repertoire from a variety of style periods.
Piano

Professors
Nicolas Callot
Keiko Shichijo
Vitaly Samoshko
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
• chamber music recitals in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
·Applicants should prepare from memory (unless you play contemporary music) a program of four works of your own choice. This should last at least 20 minutes and show a variety of style, period and character. The panel reserves the right to hear only three pieces overall.
Percussion

Professors
Peter de Vries
Vincent Houdijk
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
• chamber music recitals in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
About this main subject
In the past twenty years the profession of classical percussion changed dramatically. Where previously the classical percussionist was trained to contribute his or her part in the symphony orchestra, nowadays they find their employ in a far broader line of work. Percussionists perform in theatre, chamber music or percussion ensembles, they initiate collaborations with other artists like choreographers, visual artists or DJ’s, or they specialize in playing styles like Japanese or African percussion or Gamelan. Many percussionists start their own groups and find their place in performing arts in this way.

The first two years at the Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA/bachelor) we will be focusing on establishing a strong technical and musical fundament, based on solo and chamber music repertoire. These two years are also meant as a period of orientation and research in the world of performing arts, in order to explore and discover the main interest of each student. From the third year on we will work on the development of personal taste and style, based on the student’s main interest, which eventually can result in a study at our Master of Music. In this program the student will get the opportunity to further facilitate his/her study into a career.

More info
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
·The audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme, with a free choice of repertoire. We recommend candidates to include repertoire that connects to your personal development plan and has at least the level to be performed on a Bachelor exam.
Voice Classical

Professors
Margriet van Reisen
Sinan Vural
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
• chamber music recitals in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
·The audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme, with a free choice of repertoire. The audition repertoire should emphasise the direction in which the candidate would like to improve themself.
Strings

Strings instruments:

Cello

Double bass

Viola

Violin
Cello

Professors
Paul Uyterlinde
Monique Heidema
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
• chamber music recitals in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
• orchestral part exams in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
·The audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme. Please bring your own accompaniment/ pianist. (If this is really not possible, please contact us) For online audition submit a video of maximum 30 minutes in duration.
For a ‘live’ or ‘online’ audition the program should include;
1. A solo piece (e.g. Bach, Cassado, Ligeti, Ysaye)
2. First movement of a concerto or sonata of your choice
3. 2 repertory pieces of which one is a contemporary piece
Please bring your own pianist/ accompaniment. If this is not possible, please provide digital piano parts so that one of our répétiteurs can accompany you on the spot. Please inform us if you need accompaniment.
Double Bass

Professor
Ardashes Agoshian
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
• chamber music recitals in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
• orchestral part exams in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
·The audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme. Please bring your own accompaniment/ pianist. (If this is really not possible, please contact us) For online audition submit a video of maximum 30 minutes in duration.
For a ‘live’ or ‘online’ audition the program should include;
1. A solo piece (e.g. Bach, Nanny, Rabbath, Anderson, Zbinden, Jentzch)
2. First movement of a concerto or sonata of your choice
3. 2 repertory pieces of which one is a contemporary piece
Please bring your own pianist/ accompaniment. If this is not possible, please provide digital piano parts so that one of our répétiteurs can accompany you on the spot. Please inform us if you need accompaniment.
Viola

Professors
Emlyn Stam
Lisa Eggen
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessments
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:

• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
• chamber music recitals in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
• orchestral part exams in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Please bring your own accompaniment/ pianist. (If this is really not possible, please contact us)
Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
·The audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme. We ask you to submit a video / or prepare a live auditionof approximately 30 minutes in duration showcasing contrasting repertoires. The programme should include:
1. A movement from a viola concerto or sonata of your choice
2. A movement from a work for viola solo such as a Bach suite, Hindemith or Ligeti sonata
3. An additional work of movement from a work of your choice that best showcases your musical interests and abilities, chamber music works that feature the viola prominently may also be included
Please bring your own pianist/ accompaniment. If this is not possible, please provide digital piano parts so that one of our répétiteurs can accompany you on the spot. Please inform us if you need accompaniment.
Violin

Professors
Annemieke Corstens
Chris Duindam
Jolente De Maeyer
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessments
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
• chamber music recitals in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
• orchestral part exams in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Please bring your own accompaniment/ pianist. (If this is really not possible, please contact us)
Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
·The audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme consisting of works from different style periods.
·The programme can be structured in the following way:
1. A solo piece (e.g. Bach, Telemann, Von Biber, Ysaÿe)
2. First movement of a Concerto or sonata of your choice
3. Two repertory pieces
Please bring your own pianist/ accompaniment. If this is not possible, please provide digital piano parts so that one of our répétiteurs can accompany you on the spot. Please inform us if you need accompaniment.
Woodwinds

Woodwinds instruments:

Bassoon

Clarinet

Flute

Oboe

Saxophone
Bassoon

Professor
Koen Coppé
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
• chamber music recitals in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
• orchestral part exams in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
Audition
Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.

You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV. The audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme, with a free choice of repertoire. We recommend candidates to include repertoire from a variety of style periods.
Clarinet

Professors
Lars Wouters van den Oudenweijer
Geert Baeckelandt
Eddy Vanoosthuyse
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
• chamber music recitals in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
• orchestral part exams in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
·The audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme, with a free choice of repertoire. We recommend candidates to include repertoire from a variety of style periods.
Flute

Professors
Leon Berendse
Edith Van Dyck
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
• chamber music recitals in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
• orchestral part exams in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
·The audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme, with a free choice of repertoire. We recommend candidates to include repertoire from a variety of style periods.
Oboe

Professors
Herman Vincken
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
• chamber music recitals in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
• orchestral part exams in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
Audition
·You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
·Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
·The audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme, with a free choice of repertoire. We recommend candidates to include repertoire from a variety of style periods.
Saxophone
Professors
Ties Mellema
Andreas van Zoelen
About the saxophone class
The Fontys Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) in Tilburg, hosts one of the largest international saxophone classes in Europe. It focusses on: finding the individual voice of the student; working on a solid basis in technique and music for performances; learning how to act in professional environment; playing lots of chamber music (including a 25 piece saxophone orchestra!); looking for different influences through international masterclasses by saxophone players and other instrumentalists.
The saxophone teachers at AMPA, both operating from different perspectives, but unified in their love for the instrument, consider the saxophone world to be the fore-runner in classical music and convey this in every way to their students.
A large number of successful and active alumni from the saxophone class, all operating from their own vision, underline the strength of this concept.

Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
• chamber music recitals in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
• orchestral part exams in year 1 and 2 of the Master (15 minutes each)
Audition
Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
Furthermore you have to prepare following pieces:
 Three Etudes of different character by for example Lacour (the Messiaen etudes), Ferling (the slow and the fast one), Londeix, etc.
 Two concert pieces with piano, like Desenclos, Prelude Cadence et Final, Ibert ,Concertino da Camera, Denisov Sonata.
 A piece for saxophone solo, like one of the Berio Sequenzas, Jolas Episode Quatrieme, the Bach Fluter Partita or a Lauba Etude.
Creator Performer
General Information
Over the past century in classical music, there has been a separation between composer and musician, creator and performer. At the same time, in recent years there has been a movement within the performance arts in which the creator is also a performer, concept developer and researcher.
Creator Performer aims to be at the forefront of these new interdisciplinary developments. With this new master's program, we look first and foremost at you as a creative performer.
Whether you are a musician who wants to make theater, a composer who wants to perform, or a choreographer who wants to compose: together we will find a path that suits you and in which you develop your dreams and talents.
With its many art disciplines, Fontys has a lot of expertise in house. We have tutors who have won their spurs in the field and who know exactly what you need. But we also work with various artists, ensembles and institutions in the field. So you can be sure that you are up to date with the latest developments.
Fontys Master of Music is a small academy with a far-reaching renewal of the educational path. Because of the small scale, we can optimally support you as a student in your individual development. Your goals determine the course of your studies.
A unique feature of Fontys Master of Music is that you only have to take one third of your classes indoors (you can always take more, of course). We give you a lot of freedom, but in return we expect you to be able to work in a disciplined way.
Every year you receive a budget that you can spend with external teachers. Whether that is at another art institute or with an artist from whom you want to learn the tricks of the trade.
Tilburg is not exactly in the Randstad, but we think it is a perfect location where you can concentrate on your work, far away from the hustle and bustle. That does not mean that nothing happens. Brabant (of which Tilburg is a part) has become an arts and culture hub in recent years. It is a place where a lot is possible and where you can still do a lot of pioneering. Just take a look at the Spoorzone, the LocHal or Dock Zuid.
Audition
Before the audition, you will be asked to submit a Personal Development Plan (pdp), in which you outline your creator performer plans for the upcoming years.
You will also have to hand in a portfolio that shows experience in co-creating, connecting and working interdisciplinary. This portfolio should also contain work that shows your ability as creator. (b.a. performance, improvising, composing, or writing abilities).
At the audition (±30 minutes in total) the candidate shows a small sample of the above and performs a piece of music of her own choice. After the audition there will be an interview to discuss the PDP.

If you would like to have more information about this program, get in touch with Marcel Andriessen: m.andriessen@fontys.nl
Jazz

Jazz studies:

Bass guitar

Double bass

Drums

Guitar

Piano

Saxophone

Trumpet

Vocals

Photos by Rens Bressers & Koektrommel Studio
Bass Guitar
Faculty
Guus Bakker
Stef Joosten
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
Audition
Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
The audition should consist of a 20 minute programme. In the audition, you will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate rhythmical, melodic and harmonic insights. To assess your level of ability, you have to prepare five pieces. These pieces should represent different styles (e.g. jazz, latin, pop, et cetera), but at least two pieces must be jazzstandards, in which we hear you play accompaniment (walking bass) and an improvised solo.
Video audition:
Record a video containing three songs. We strongly prefer that you play with a band. If this is impossible you can record yourself playing along (with iRealPro e.g.). Make sure that you and your hands are clearly visible at all times and that the bass is clearly present in the balance. Your videos function as a first round. If you pass the first round you will be invited for a second round in the form of an e-meeting in which we can ask you to do additional assignments, like sight reading, in order for us to make a well informed decision about your application.
Live audition:
You are asked to present yourself and play your repertoire with other musicians. This can be your own band, or if this is not possible, the school will provide accompaniment. Please indicate this on the application form. There is no opportunity for rehearsal. Be sure to bring proper sheet music for your band members.
Double Bass
Faculty
Guus Bakker
Marc van Rooij
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
Audition
Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
In the audition, you will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate rhythmical, melodic and harmonic insights. To assess your level of ability, you have to prepare three pieces. These pieces should represent different styles (e.g. jazz, latin, pop, et cetera), but at least one piece must be a jazzstandard, in which we hear you play accompaniment (walking bass) and an improvised solo.
Video audition:
Record a video containing three songs. We strongly prefer that you play with a band. If this is impossible you can record yourself playing along (with iRealPro e.g.). Make sure that you and your hands are clearly visible at all times and that the bass is clearly present in the balance. Your videos function as a first round. If you pass the first round you will be invited for a second round in the form of an e-meeting in which we can ask you to do additional assignments, like sight reading, in order for us to make a well informed decision about your application.
Live audition:
You are asked to present yourself and play your repertoire with other musicians. This can be your own band, or if this is not possible, the school will provide accompaniment. Please indicate this on the application form. There is no opportunity for rehearsal. Be sure to bring proper sheet music for your band members.
Drums
Faculty
Michiel Westerhuis
Joost Lijbaart
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
Audition
Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
The audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme.
To assess your level of ability, the examination committee you have to prepare five pieces. These pieces must represent different styles (e.g.jazz, latin, pop, et cetera). Play at least 3 jazzstandards. Make sure you play solo and trade 4 or 8 bars. In addition play a snaredrum exercise (Charley Wilcoxon or Mitchell Peters).
Video audition:
Make sure we can see your hands and posture in the video. Total duration 20-30 minutes. Your videos function as a first round. If you pass the first round you will be invited for a second round in the form of an e-meeting in which we can ask you to do additional assignments, like sight reading, in order for us to make a well informed decision about your application.
Live audition:
You are asked to present yourself and play your repertoire with other musicians. This can be your own band, or if this is not possible, the school will provide accompaniment. Please indicate this on the application form. There is no opportunity for rehearsal. Be sure to bring proper sheet music for your band members.
Guitar
Faculty
Daan Kleijn
Ed Verhoeff
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
Audition
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
You will be assessed on your rhythmic, melodic, and harmonic skills and proficiency. To evaluate your level of ability, you must prepare three pieces. These pieces should represent different styles, but at least one piece must be a jazz standard in which you should demonstrate your ability to play the melody, improvise, and accompany (i.e. play chords).
Video Audition: Record a video containing three songs. We strongly prefer that you play with a band. If this is not possible, you can record yourself playing with a play-along (like iRealPro, for example). Your videos will serve as the first round of evaluation. If you pass the first round, you will be invited for a second round in the form of an e-meeting. During this second round, we may ask you to complete additional assignments, such as sight-reading, to help us make an informed decision about your application.
Live Audition: For the live audition, you are asked to perform your repertoire with other musicians. This can be your own band, or if this is not possible, the school will provide accompaniment. Please indicate your preference on the application form. Keep in mind that there will be no opportunity for rehearsal. Be sure to bring proper sheet music for your band members.
Piano

Faculty
Wolfert Brederode
Sjoerd van Eijck
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
Audition
Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
The audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme You have to send a video of varied repertoire (jazz standards, piece in a style of your own choice and a classical piece*).
In the audition, you will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate rhythmical, melodic and harmonic insights, as well as sufficient reading proficiency.
Video audition: You have to send a video with 20-30 minutes of varied repertoire (jazz standards, piece in a style of your own choice and a classical piece). Besides that you have to film your hands during performing, so that the teachers can see them while you're playing. If it's possible please play on a akoestic piano.
Live audition:
You are asked to present yourself and play your repertoire with other musicians. This can be your own band, or if this is not possible, the school will provide accompaniment. Please indicate this on the application form. There is no opportunity for rehearsal. Be sure to bring proper sheet music for your band members.
* Examples of classical pieces: Etudes by Heller, Bertini, Moszkowski, Czerny; Nocturnes, Waltz by Chopin, Brahms, Schumann; Preludes & Fugas, Inventionen & Sinfonias by J.S. Bach; Preludes, Rêverie, Arabesk by Debussy; Sonatinas by Clementi, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven.
Saxophone
Faculty
Paul Weiling
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
Audition
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
Video audition: You have to send a video with 20-30 minutes of varied repertoire (jazz standards, piece in a style of your own choice). We strongly prefer that you play with a band. If this is not possible, you can record yourself playing with a play-along (like iRealPro, for example). In addition, play two scales of your own choice, in all keys, with metronome or backing track. Plus an exercise or tune from Lennie Niehaus' Basic Jazz Conception Vol 2 and an etude from Lennie Niehaus' Developing Jazz Conception. Your videos will serve as the first round of evaluation. If you pass the first round, you will be invited for a second round in the form of an e-meeting. During this second round, we may ask you to complete additional assignments, such as sight-reading, to help us make an informed decision about your application.
Live audition:
You are asked to present yourself and play your repertoire with other musicians. This can be your own band, or if this is not possible, the school will provide accompaniment. Please indicate this on the application form. There is no opportunity for rehearsal. Be sure to bring proper sheet music for your band members.
Trumpet
Faculty
Toon de Gouw
Robin Rombouts
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
Audition
Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
To assess your level of ability, you have to prepare five pieces. These pieces must represent variety in tempo and key and preferably find their roots in multiple styles of music (jazz, latin, pop, etc). In this audition, you will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate basic trumpet technique, rhythmical, melodic and harmonic insights, as well as sufficient reading proficiency.
Video Audition: Record a video containing three songs. We strongly prefer that you play with a band. If this is not possible, you can record yourself playing with a play-along (like iRealPro, for example). Your videos will serve as the first round of evaluation. If you pass the first round, you will be invited for a second round in the form of an e-meeting. During this second round, we may ask you to complete additional assignments, such as sight-reading, to help us make an informed decision about your application.
Live Audition:
For the live audition, you are asked to perform your repertoire with other musicians. This can be your own band, or if this is not possible, the school will provide accompaniment. Please indicate your preference on the application form. Keep in mind that there will be no opportunity for rehearsal. Be sure to bring proper sheet music for your band members.
Vocals
Faculty

Paulien van Schaik
Major
Study activities for your major will consist of:
• individual and group lessons
• independent study
• concerts, projects and ensemble activities
• lessons and masterclasses from your personal budget
Assessment
You will perform in the following recitals and exams in order to complete work on your major:
• recital 1 at the end of the first year of the Master (45 minutes)
• final recital at the end of the second year of the Master (60 minutes)
Audition
You will be asked to submit a personal development plan, in which you outline your plans for the upcoming years of study and a CV.
Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
The audition should consist of a 20-30 minute programme, with a free choice of repertoire. You can choose from a variety of music styles at least containing some standard Jazz or contemporary jazz material. If you have written some original material, please include that in your programme.
In the audition, you will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate rhythmical, melodic and harmonic insights, as well as phrasing and interpretation.We may also do some vocal exercises to check your range and see if there are no technical obstrucitons to work intensively with the voice.We are interested to see how you arrange and interpret covers or standards, and see your musical personaliy / identity shining through.
For the live audition bring your own band or accompanist.
For the video audition the video needs to be recorded 'live' with a band or at least 1 accompanist