Classical Music

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The first year gives you a broad orientation to the degree and your future profession. In the following two years much attention is paid to the pedagogical subjects, amongst which internal and external projects stand central, as well as musical entrepreneurship. The general theoretical subjects are also completed in these two years. In the fourth and final year you can devote yourself completely to the study of your main instrument. The degree is completed with a final presentation which takes the form of a public concert examination.

The practical side of the study

During your study you are mostly busy with the practical side of music: practice, practice, and still more practice. Playing in ensembles and orchestras forms and essential part of the study program. In addition to the many chamber music ensembles, a percussion ensemble and choir also exist within the conservatorium. Large vocal, string and wind ensembles are organised in project form. There are many possibilities both within the conservatorium and outside to build stage experience, such as: in an orchestra, at the chamber music evenings, solo performances, or in master classes. You will also follow organised workshops. During the work experience placements/internships you will get a good impression of your future profession. There is the possibility to do work experience with one of two professional orchestras: the Noord-Nederlands Orkest (NNO) in Groningen and the Koninklijke Militaire Kapel

The main subjects offered are:

Bassoon - Cello - Clarinet - Double bass - Flute - French horn - Harp - Harpsichord - Oboe - Organ - Percussion - Piano - Saxophone - Trombone (tenor and bass) - Trumpet - Tuba (tenor and bass) - Voice - Viola - Violin

The subjects offered which are related to the main subject are: duo and ensemble playing (chamber music), playing in string orchestra, brass ensemble or percussion ensemble, Italian for singers, and accompaniment. Next to your weekly main instrument lesson, you will also have the following subjects: choir, aural and solfége, contextual studies, creative writing (composition), practical piano, Introduction to

Accreditation

The programme is formally accredited by the Dutch government (NVAO).

Funding details

Grants and Scholarships

Dutch national grant system ('Studiefinanciering')

There is a national grant system in the Netherlands, called 'studiefinanciering', for students who are enrolled with a Dutch higher education institution. To be eligible for such a grant you:

• have to have the Dutch nationality and

• have to be younger than 30

Foreign students are generally not eligible for such a grant. Only EU-students under certain conditions can make use of ‘studiefinanciering’.

Grants for EU/EEA students

Fee-paying EU/EEA students who will start their degree programme in the academic year 2012/2013 may apply for a so-called "collegegeldkrediet" (tuition fees credit).

This is an interest-bearing loan from the Dutch government to cover the costs of the Dutch higher education tuition fees. The loan will have to be repaid (in instalments) after the student has graduated.

Students can apply for a 'collegegeldkrediet'' with the IB-Groep, the Dutch organization that is responsible for student loans and grants. The IB-Groep provides information in English at www.ib-groep.nl. We advise you to check the site regularly for up-to-date information.

The authority responsible for this grant is the IB-Groep. We try to provide you with the correct information on the conditions for obtaining the grant. However, no rights can be derived from the information given here.

Huygens Scholarship Programme

The prestigious Huygens Scholarship Programme of the Dutch Ministery of Education, Culture and Science is open to excellent students from all countries. It is aimed at talented students who want to come to the Netherlands in the final phase of their bachelor’s studies or during their master’s studies.

The scholarship covers:

• a generous reimbursement of tuition fees
• a monthly allowance of € 1,380 (this includes a standard contribution towards healthcare insurance);
• visa fees (standard contribution);
• a one-off payment towards international travel costs (standard contribution based on nationality);

Applicants first need to be accepted by the study programme of their choice. They can apply for an Huygens scholarship through Nuffic (Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education), on the basis of a nomination by Hanze (UAS). As the Huygens Scholarship Programme is aimed at highly talented students, Hanze (UAS) will normally only nominate students that have obtained excellent results in all their previous studies.

Currently, no applications can be submitted because the issuance of new grants is put on hold due to the fact that measures of austerity have been implemented by the Dutch government following the negative global economic climate.

The Netherlands Fellowship Programmes

Hanze (UAS) also participates in the Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP), which supports students from developing countries. The fellowships are granted for the duration of the programme and cover the tuition fees and the costs of international travel, subsistence, books and health insurance.

China Programme

China Programme scholarships are meant for outstanding Chinese students who have completed a Bachelor’s programme and want to come to the Netherlands to do a Master’s programme. Students who wish to be considered for a China Programme scholarship must apply to the China Scholarship Council in Beijing. The programme is highly competitive; only 25 scholarships are awarded each academic year. A national selection committee decides which candidates will be awarded a scholarship.

StuNed scholarships

StuNed scholarships are available for Indonesian professionals with at least two years work experience in a development-related organisation who want to come to the Netherlands to do a Master’s programme or a short course.

Emergency fund

Hanze (UAS) has set up an emergency fund for students who are forced to stop their studies because they have run into financial difficulties through no fault of their own. They can appeal to the Emergency Fund for an interest-free loan or a gift. Students who want to apply for a contribution from this fund should contact the student counsellor.

Student and instrument fundThe conservatoire has a student fund and an instrument fund. Students can request money for such things as masterclasses or other educational activities abroad, or to help purchase or maintain an instrument.