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Music - Conservatory of Music

Music - Conservatory of Music

4 year(s)
Bachelor
Full-time
Starts September
English
Tilburg

Discover your unique sound at Fontys Conservatory of Music. Get ready for the international music scene.

Admission timeline

Deadline: March 30 (non-EEA) & May 11 (EEA) 2026

Meet us

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Study Classical or Jazz & Creative Music

At Fontys Conservatory of Music we learn students to play classical and jazz music in a broad musical context. Different genres are connected They grow as musicians and as people. They become strong and creative artists. Music helps them to connect with others and make the world a better place.

Is this study programme for you?

  • Follow an innovative curriculum designed for the contemporary musician

    Study with teachers who are actively part of the (inter)national music scene.

  • Our programme provides hands-on opportunities to experiment

    You are eager to collaborate across artistic disciplines.

  • You join a vibrant, international community of students and faculty 

    You take part in real-world ensemble projects with others. These projects help you to meet professionals in the music scene. 

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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
Students perform in a combination of partner acrobatics, flute, bass clarinet and bassoon.
Your programme

Gain the skills needed to be an innovative musician

Successfully playing an instrument, singing, or composing, is the first step to becoming a professional. Our study programme and your dedication are second. During your main subject classes, ensemble playing, and theoretical courses, you gain the skills needed to be a unique artist.

Your programme

What are you going to learn?

  • At least 3 hours of instrument classes a week

    Individual lessons, group lessons, technique and ensemble.

  • Showcase your talent during the many performance opportunities

    Learn to perform on a variety of stages: from concert halls to public space.

  • Adapt to the ever-evolving music industry

    We foster the connection between music and state-of-the-art technology.

Your programme

What will the next 4 years look like?

At our Conservatory of Music, you will be intensively coached in your main subject, ensemble, and theory. In addition, you will have several project weeks a year, and you will co-create with students from the dance, circus and visual arts department.

Two students of the conservatory of music are performing with horn and clarinet
Your future

Get ready to use the world as your stage

Our graduates perform on local and international stages, collaborate on groundbreaking projects, teach and inspire the next generation, and lead in arts management and policy. Whether you dream of performing in concert halls, innovating with other art forms, or shaping the music industry, our Conservatory of Music gives you the tools, network, and inspiration to succeed.

Admission & application

Admission requirements

  • You must have a diploma of higher secondary education that is equivalent to Dutch standards.

    Make sure to check all admission requirements.

  • A minimum level of proficiency in the English language is required.

Admission & application

Admission process

For this study, you need a certain level of musical skills. During the auditions, you can show your performance skills and theoretical knowledge.

More information
Our campus

Studying at Fontys means you learn, make friends, and enjoy an exciting student life.

Discover our campus: beautiful and well-equipped study spaces, trendy coffee corners, and pleasant campus squares. Everything for your growth and enjoyment!

Campus Zwijsenplein

Tilburg is a vibrant student city; a ‘City of Creators’ that stimulates the imagination and is raw and unconventional. On the Zwijsenplein campus, you will find our 17 art programmes in the field of music, dance, theatre, circus, design, art education and architecture all under one roof. A unique, bustling, and experimental place. Students create the world of tomorrow here with art.

Costs

Curious about the costs of this study programme? 

Easily calculate your tuition fees with the tuition fees indicator. Besides tuition fees, you will also need to budget for study materials, a laptop, the introduction programme, and more. Find details about monthly living costs on our Finance page.

All about finances

Young Musician

Pre-course

Are you between 8 and 18 years old and exceptionally talented? Then the Young Musicians Academy (YMA) might be for you. This programme is offered in Dutch only. We also offer other preparatory programmes to prepare students for the Bachelor in Music. Moreover we have separate modules to take part in as a contract student. Read more about the different options.

Music - Conservatory of Music

Start

September

Language

English

Duration

4 year(s)

Degree

Bachelor

Study load

Full-time

Location

Tilburg

Specs

Music - Conservatory of Music

Start

September

Language

English

Duration

4 year(s)

Degree

Bachelor

Study load

Full-time

Location

Tilburg
Deadline: March 30 (non-EEA) & May 11 (EEA) 2026

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 this programme via Studielink.

    Studielink

  • Admission assessment

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

    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
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Frequently asked questions

Fontys Academy of the Arts offers a free and open environment where you are encouraged to explore not only your main subject, but also disciplines beyond it. For example, composition students are required to play an instrument, while instrumentalists are encouraged to arrange or even compose music. This approach helps you develop new skills that will be valuable in your professional career.

We don’t just train skilled musicians, we nurture complete artists. You’ll collaborate with students from other art forms, which enhances your creativity and expressive abilities. Our programme is tailored to your individual needs and goals, and our mentoring system ensures that teachers also act as personal coaches. You’re not just a number. You receive personal attention, both within your discipline and beyond.

Yes, free of charge. If you reach out to Fontys by the email FAA-admission@fontys.nl you can ask for the teacher’s email address and schedule a lesson.

Every student gets a study coach. This coach is not one of your main subject teachers. That means they can help you in a different way and give you new ideas when you have problems.

You can also contact Fontys Helps. This is a service where you can make free appointments with career coaches or psychologists. You can talk with them about personal or difficult topics.

Yes. There are, for example, competitions and projects. They allow the winners to perform in places like the Muziekgebouw in Eindhoven or Paradox in Tilburg.

That is an unique part of the programme at Fontys. From the third year, every student gets a budget. You can use this budget to learn more about something you are interested in. For example, if you play the flute but want to take piccolo lessons, you can. If you play classical saxophone but want to try jazz saxophone, that is also possible. You can choose anything you like, even lessons with teachers from outside Fontys. You discuss your plan with the team Free Choice before you start.