Programme

Professors

Peter de Vries– timpani, snare-drum, orchestral percussion
Vincent Houdijk–  head of percussion, section representative,
mallets, set-up, ensemble, chamber music, improvisation

Guest Professors

The AMPA Percussion Department regularly hosts masterclasses and projects with specialists, such as:

Theodor Milkov, Fumito Nunoya, Andrey Doynikov, Jeffery Davis – mallets

Nuno Aroso – Contemporary (Percussion) Music

Etienne Hoeben – snaredrum, orchestral percussion, conducting and composing

Steven Brezet – african, latin and world percussion

Additional

Hans Raaijmakers – minor (classical) percussion for jazz department and AME

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 (musical) 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, Latin & African percussion or Minimal Music & Gamelan. Many percussionists start their own groups and find their place in performing arts in this way.

The main focus at AMPA is to educate students into gaining broad and open minded performance skills in all these different fields. Eventually focussing more on increasing the chances of creating a professional practice, and thus creating more personality in each individual student.

Curriculum The first two years at the Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) 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.

Audition

• Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.
• Duration of the audition is 15/20 minutes.
• We would like to see and hear your technical and performance skills on the following instruments:

1. Mallets (marimba/vibraphone/xylophone); overall technique, subtleness, melodic phrasing, dampening and pedaling 1 etude + 1 concert work. (at least 1 piece with 4 mallets)
2. Snare drum; multiple rolls, rudiments, several stroke types and minimal 1 etude
3. Timpani; multiple rolls, rudiments, several stroke types and minimal 1 etude
4. OPTIONAL: Multipercussion; rhythmic phrasing, timing, versatility, structure (Hand)drums; rhythmic phrasing, timing, versatility, improvisation

• Please contact Vincent Houdijk vaj.houdijk@fontys.nl in case you want to check or discuss your repertoire.

More info (PDF)

Music and Performing Arts offers five brass majors: trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium and tuba.

The Classical Voice & Performance course combines singing, acting, and movement while embedded in the basic Music and Performing Arts programme, in which the focus is on music theory, music and cultural history, practice-based research, entrepreneurship and interdisciplinarity.

The course features:

The course offers students a broad range of vocal and acting skills for performing in both opera and contemporary music theatre, as well as in other forms of classical vocal music. Our graduates will be well-equipped for a career as soloist or ensemble singer, or for further training in an opera studio or masters programme in voice.

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Professors

Kees van den Bergh

Anthony Fiumara

Celia Swart

Aart Strootman

Audition

• 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 consistsof 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 thenecessary documents, the Admissions Committee will review your work. If the result is positive, you will be invited for an interview, live or online.

Professor

Etienne Siebens

Admission requirements

Duration of the audition is 20 minutes.
During the entrance examination the candidate will be assessed with regard to:
• The ability to work in a practical manner with an instrumental ensemble
• Musicality: performing a brief instrumental or vocal recital is mandatory
• Solfège, aimed at conducting
• Possibilities for the development of the motor and signing activity
• Knowledge of literature and an understanding of musical styles
• Piano playing skills (are mandatory)

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Professor

Hardy Mertens

Admission requirements

Duration of the audition is 20 minutes. 
During the entrance examination the candidate will be assessed with regard to:
• the ability to work in a practical manner with an instrumental ensemble
• musicality (performing a brief instrumental or vocal recital is mandatory)
• Solfège, aimed at conducting
• Possibilities for the development of the motor and signing activity
• Knowledge of literature and an understanding of musical styles
• Reasonably skilful at playing a wind instrument.
• Understanding of instrumentation
• Some piano playing skills are mandatory

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Professor

Louis Buskens

Admission requirements

Duration of the audition is 20 minutes. 

During the audition the candidate will be assessed with regard to:
• The ability to work in a practical manner with a choir
• Musicality: performing a brief instrumental or vocal recital is mandatory
• Piano playing skills
• Solfeggio, aimed at conducting.
• Possibilities for the development of the signing activity
• Knowledge of literature and an understanding of musical styles
• Possibilities for the development of the singing voice
• Acquainted with the French, German, English and Italian pronunciation

The candidate presents a programme consisting of:
1) A performance of three pieces (vocal or instrumental)
2) Two rehearsed scores
3) A recitation of three texts

Ad 1 The performance of the pieces should at least include a vocal piece. Provided
that the instrumental skills are sufficient, a simple song is allowed. In addition, it
is preferable that at least one of these three should be for piano.
Ad 2 Of the two rehearsed scores, one must be for a capella choir, and one for choir
and orchestra (a smaller work, or a section from a larger work are permitted).
Apart from that, there is a possibility that the candidate is asked to prepare a
third work. The candidate will receive the title of the piece well in advance.
With regard to this and the scores presented by himself, the candidate must be
prepared to receive questions and assignments in the field of percussion
technique, musicality and music history.
They may also ask him to rehearse one of these pieces with a choir provided by
the conservatory. If the latter should be the case, he will be informed well in
advance.
Ad 3 The candidate reads out three texts (preferably poetry) in three different
languages, including German, French or Italian.
The candidate must prove to have a first-class and well-trained hearing and excellent
rhythmical skills. Furthermore, the candidate may expect to be asked some questions on
a non-rehearsed score, as well as some assignments with regard to vocals.

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Professors

Johan Fostier
Frank Lamm (YMA)

About this main subject

As a guitar student at Fontys, you enter an international environment of active and engaged students. Lessons focus on building technical excellence, musical insight and expression, and performance skills. You will have individual lessons, join group lessons on technique and performance, and you will follow an intensive chamber music program. Besides playing on the classical guitar, you have ample opportunities to do a minor in jazz, study classical music for electric guitar, participate in contemporary music projects or develop your teaching skills. You also participate in student concerts, festivals and competitions in- and outside AMPA.

Audition

• 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 minute programme. The audition program should include at least: 2 etudes and 2 concert pieces. We recommend candidates to include repertoire from a variety of style periods.

Professors

Doriene Marselje

Audition

• Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.

• Duration of the audition is 15 minutes.

• The audition program should include: 2 etudes and 2 concert pieces

The Academy of Music 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.  

Professors

Ruud Huijbregts

Bart Rodyns (Master of Music)

Audition

• Candidates that live in the Netherlands, Belgium or western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.

• Duration of the audition is 20 minutes.

• The audition program should include:

- 2 Baroque works from different stylistic periods

- 1 or 2 pieces from the 19^th 20^th or 21^st century

• The audition will include a sight reading test of a simple piece with pedal provided during the audition.

Professors

Nicolas Callot

Vitaly Samoshko
Keiko Shichijo

Simon van 't Hoff (minor)

Hülya Keser (Young Musicians Academy)
Guillermo Quintero (minor)

Audition

• 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 three works of their own choice. This should last at least 15 minutes and show a variety of style, period and character. It must include a polyphonic work and a sonata form. The audition panel reserves the right to hear only two pieces overall.

•Examples: • C. Czerny etudes op. 299 • polyphonic work, e.g. J.S. Bach Inventions or Symfonics • movement from a classical sonata: Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven • (part of a) concert piece from the Romantic Era: Chopin, Schubert, Schumann up to Rachmaninov, Skriabin • (part of a) concert piece in a more modern style: Debussy, Bartok, Prokofiev up to the present era

• The audition will include a sight reading test.

The Academy of Music and Performing Arts offers the following majors from the string instrument family: violin, viola, cello, and double bass.

About this main subject

The strings department focuses on intensive training to help students develop in the realms of solo performance, chamber music and orchestral and ensemble playing. The program is run by an experienced, versatile faculty, all of whom have extensive performing and teaching careers. The department also aims to help string players find their way in a changing musical world through exciting multidisciplinary collaborations with other music and arts faculties at Fontys. These types of collaborations are an exciting and frequent part of today’s professional practice. The program also has a strong focus on chamber and ensemble playing, with weekly chamber music lessons throughout the Bachelor and yearly examinations and opportunities to perform in the community. The department also presents a monthly Strings on Stage concert, allowing our students the opportunity to grow and develop as performers. Other important points of focus are the yearly technical and orchestral parts exams, which including the opportunity to audition for the orchestra academy at the Philharmonie Zuidnederland. This helps students prepare for future orchestral auditions. The program is directed towards helping young string players turn into dedicated and versatile professional musicians. 

Professor

Ardashes Agoshian

Audition

Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.

Duration of the audition is +/- 15 minutes. The audition program should include:
• One etude for double bass solo of your choice: Kreutzer (Nanny or Hermann), Storch-Hrabě "57 Etudes", Simandl "Gradus ad Parnassum", Mengoli "20 Etudes"
• The first movement of a classical concerto with cadenza
• A repertory piece (could be a movement from a concerto-sonata) from a different style period as 2

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.

Professors

Jolente De Maeyer
Chris Duindam
Mathieu van Bellen
Annemieke Corstens (YMA)

Jenny Spanoghe (guest teacher Master of Music)

Audition

Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.

Duration of the audition is +/- 20 minutes. The audition program should consist of three or four works, choosing from:
• One etude for violin solo of your choice : Mazas, Kreutzer, Fiorillo, Rode, Wieniawski.
• A movement of a concerto or sonata of your choice
• A repertory piece (could be a mouvement from a concerto-sonata) from a different style period as 2.

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.

Professors

Lisa Eggen
Emlyn Stam (Master of Music)

Audition

Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.

Duration of the audition is +/- 15 minutes. The audition program should include:
• One etude for viola solo from Mazas, Hoffman, Kreutzer, Hoffmeister, Vieuxtemps.
• A movement from a concerto or sonata at your choice.
• A repertory piece from another style period as in 2.

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.

Professors

Monique Heidema
Paul Uyterlinde

Audition

Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.

Duration of the audition is +/- 15 minutes. The audition program should include:
• 2 etudes, including at least one with thumb position: Franchomme Caprices
• 1 movement from a Bach-solo suite
• 1 (pre)classical composition
• 1 concert piece from the Romantic Era

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.

Music and Performing Arts offers five woodwind majors: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and saxophone.

Piano accompaniment

Toon Bierman
Reineke Broekhans
Martien Maas
Celia Garcia Garcia

Theory, History, Research & Philosophy

Stan Bakermans
Kees van den Bergh
Ruud Huijbregts
William Schaffels
Aart Strootman
Martyn Smits

Languages

Trille Bedarrides (French)
Alfrun Schmid (German)

Entrepreneurship

Joost Lijbaart

Interdisciplinarity

Peerke Malschaert
Sanne Nagtzaam
Karlijne van der Kooij
Lisah Baert
Daniel Cross

Main Subjects

Jazz & Beyond

Students who major in Jazz Composition, study composition, arranging, orchestration, and production techniques and learn to apply these skills by writing and producing instrumental, vocal, acoustic and electronic music for small ensembles to orchestras in live and studio situations.
You will learn the concepts and techniques of arranging and production using Daw’s (digital audio workstations), digital productions suites and your own laptop-based studio. Also you will be working with performers, studio personnel and creative people from other disciplines (dance, theater, video) as a composer, arranger, conductor and / or producer.
You will get acquainted with the musical concepts of such different musical styles as jazz, latin, pop, rock, musical theater and others through the study of composition and arranging.
As a graduating student you are supposed to complete a portfolio of pieces and productions to demonstrate the understanding of traditional and contemporary writing and production styles.

Teachers

Audition

• 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) and sound 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.

Modern creative, swing, groove music, rock influenced jazz, latin jazz; the possible approaches on jazz guitar seem endlessly. That’s why the lessons are tailored to the specifics of the student and their needs when they begin their studies. Especially at the start of your bachelor's, there will be an emphasis on
developing strong fundamentals in terms of tone, improvisation, harmonization, articulation, language, reading and rhythm. These fundamentals are a basis on which the student can develop in any chosen direction.

Teachers

The human voice is the most personal of all instruments. In your main subject lessons you will focus on skills such as technique, phrasing, intonation, improvisation, timing, storytelling, stage presence, and composition. There will also be an emphasis on the creative process to develop your own sound and artistic direction. Various styles will be dealt with such as contemporary jazz, the American songbook, singer-songwriting, Latin jazz, Nordic jazz, and
many other styles. You will also learn group singing as a member of the close harmony ensemble, and of course you will collaborate with instrumentalists in a broad range of other specialized ensembles.

Teachers

Being one of the oldest lead instruments in jazz, the trumpet is now played in various ways in all kinds of different jazz styles. In the lessons you will focus on timing, technique, improvisation, scales & chords, repertoire, and developing your personal sound. Various styles will be dealt with such as swing, bigband, bop, latin, contemporary jazz, pop & fusion, Nordic jazz, and various other musical approaches. Both developing your musical skills, as well as expanding your creativity are important features during the lessons.

Teachers

The saxophone is very close to the human voice as an instrument. Like every person, every saxophonist also develops his or her own and recognizable sound. In the lessons you will focus on timing, technique, improvisation, scales & chords, repertoire, and developing your personal sound. Various styles will be dealt with such as swing, bop, latin, contemporary jazz, pop & fusion, Nordic jazz, and various other musical approaches. Both developing your musical skills, as well as expanding your creativity are important features during the lessons.

Teachers

As a bass player you will often lay down the foundation of the music. Whether it’s groove music, swing, or modern creative, as a bass player you need to be able to adjust to different settings. Both comping and improvising will be part of your artistic development. During the lessons you will focus on developing skills like timing, sound, harmony, technique, and composition. With your teachers you will be covering various styles, jazz in a broad sense and groove music being the most important ones. The lessons will also include a lot of singing, listening to records and transcribing bass-lines and solo’s.

Teachers

Step into the virbrant world of our Music and Performing Arts Jazz department, where you'll find a close-knit community of students and teachers, passionate about making music that resonates. Here, you'll get the hands-on guidance and real-world opportunities you need to grow as a musician and find your own sound.

Vibraphone Professors

Vincent Houdijk

Audition

Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.

To assess your level of ability, you have to prepare five pieces. These pieces must represent different styles (e.g.jazz, latin, pop, et cetera). We would like to hear at least 1 solopiece (completely alone) and want to hear your technical and improvisational abilities.
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: we request you to make a recording of the five pieces in different styles (jazz, latin, pop, etcetera). 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 side 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.

As a drummer you are the rhythmic compass of a group or ensemble. Sometimes playing hard swing time, sometimes subtly colouring, and other times with an exciting groove. At Fontys Music and Performing Arts you’ll be covering a broad approach of drum styles such as American and contemporary jazz, funk & grooves, European jazz, latin, and jazz rock.

Teachers

Jazzpiano has developed from swing and bop into modern playing with elements of classical music, folk, sophisticated pop music, and various other approaches. During your piano study you will start out with the fundamentals of improvisation, technique, harmonization, composition, timing, and comping. As a pianist you will get acquinted with the most influential key players in jazz, and you will experience various styles such as bop, contemporary jazz, latin, and Nordic jazz which will ultimately lead into finding your own voice on piano.

Teachers

Audition

Audition

Candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium/ Western Germany will do a live audition. Candidates from other countries will do an online audition.

To assess your level of ability, you must prepare jazz and classical.

1. three standards (for example, medium swing/ballad/rhythm change/blues/latin/straight eight tune)

2. two pieces of your own choice (own composition, funk, electrical)

3. you have to prepare a minimum of two classical pieces, including at least one etude*. It’s mandatory to play classical, otherwise we will not consider your application as valid.

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 as described above (jazz and classical). Besides that, you must film your hands during the performance so the teachers can see them while you're playing. We strongly advice you to play on an acoustic piano. We also strongly prefer that you play with a live band. If this is not possible you must record yourself with a play along (iRealPro, Aebersold, youtube e.g.).

These videos are considered as a first round. If you pass the first round you will be invited for a second round. This will be in the form of an online meeting in which we can ask you to do additional assignments, like side 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.

* 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.

As a double bass player you will often lay down the foundation of the music. Whether it’s swing, groove music, or modern creative, as a bass player you need to be able to adjust to different settings. Both comping and improvising will be part of your artistic development. During the lessons you will focus on developing skills like timing, sound, intonation, harmony, technique, and composition. With your teachers you will be covering jazz in a broad sense, discovering the main jazz styles from the US, as well as jazz from other regions such as Europe or South-America. You will also be working on your skills with a bow.

Teachers

Step into the virbrant world of our Music and Performing Arts Jazz department, where you'll find a close-knit community of students and teachers, passionate about making music that resonates. Here, you'll get the hands-on guidance and real-world opportunities you need to grow as a musician and find your own sound.

Theory, History & Research

Maino Remmers (bigband)
Koen Graat

Entrepeneurship

Joost Lijbaart

Interdisciplinarity

Peerke Malschaert
Sanne Nagtzaam
Monique Zijp (coordinator)

Especially for non-EU students who just don't meet the criteria for the bachelor programme yet, but who have enough potency according to us, we have created the pre-bachelor. This programme takes 1 year and is a preparatory year before the bachelor programme.

The procedure to qualify is as follows:

• You apply for the bachelor program (B Music & Instrument) via www.studielink.nl
• You will be invited for an audition

After the audition you will get the result with one of the following possibilties: accepted for the bachelor ór accepted for the pre-bachelor ór rejected.

If you have been accepted for the pre-bachelor you will take many courses together with the bachelor students. If you have successfully completed the preparatory year you will start the following academic year in the first year of the bachelor programme, however you will have to do an audition for the Bachelor. If you still have any questions would you please send an e-mail to contact us via: fhkampa@fontys.nl.

Differences between “vooropleiding” (pre-course) and pre-bachelor/ verschillen tussen vooropleiding en pre-bachelor: 

Vooropleiding (pre-course)
Classes are in Dutch  (if necessary in English) / Lessen zijn in het nederlands (engels is mogelijk)
Lessons 1 day per week theory and 1 day per week practice / Lessen 1 dag per week theorie en 1 dag per week praktijk
Course price; € 1550,- / Cursusgeld; € 1550,-
Only for EU students / Alleen voor EU-studenten
Course member after enrolment / Cursist na inschrijving

Pre-Bachelor
Lessons 5 days per week / 5 dagen in de week les
Tuition fee; €7350,- / Collegegeld; €7350,-
Only for non EU students / Alleen voor niet EU-studenten
Student after enrolment / Student na inschrijving

Vooropleiding (pre-course) (ENGLISH)

The “vooropleiding” (pre-course) is a preparatory year before the bachelor program.
There are 2 possibilities to be admitted to this pre-course:
1. You apply directly for the “vooropleiding”
2. You apply for the bachelor program, but you do not meet the criteria for the bachelor program yet, but we see potency

Ad 1.
Would you please apply via https://fontys.nl/Studeren/Opleidingen/Vooropleiding-Academy-of-Music-and-Performing-Arts.htm (from December till August).

Ad 2.
Would you please apply via www.studielink.nl

After your application you will receive an invitation for an audition. The admission requirements for the “vooropleiding” and the bachelor program are the same, but the assessment regarding the “vooropleiding” is less severe. Click here for the admission requirements.

In case you are admitted to the ‘vooropleiding’ you will enroll as a course member (not a student) and you will have group lessons on Wednesday (jazz) or Saturday (classical). The curriculum for Jazz students consists of music theory, ensembles, module interdiscipline and (20) individual instrument lessons. For classical students the curriculum contains choir, chamber music, music theory, module interdiscipline and (20) individual instrument lessons.
These lessons are normally in Dutch, but can be offered in English.
You also will have individual lessons which will be scheduled in coordination with the teacher. These lessons could take place on another day than Wednesday (jazz) or Saturday (Classical).

If you still have any questions would you please send an e-mail to  contact us via: fhkampa@fontys.nl.

Vooropleiding (NEDERLANDS)

De vooropleiding is een voorbereidend jaar vóór de bacheloropleiding.
Er zijn 2 mogelijkheden om toegelaten te worden tot deze vooropleiding namelijk:
1. Je meldt je rechtstreeks aan voor de vooropleiding
2. Je meldt je aan voor de bacheloropleiding, maar je voldoet nog niet aan de criteria voor de bacheloropleiding en we zien wel potentie

Ad 1.
Je kunt je aanmelden via https://fontys.nl/Studeren/Opleidingen/Vooropleiding-Academy-of-Music-and-Performing-Arts.htm (van december tot augustus).

Ad 2.
Je kunt je aanmelden via www.studielink.nl

Na je aanmelding ontvang je een uitnodiging voor een auditie. De toelatingseisen voor de vooropleiding en de bacheloropleiding zijn gelijk, maar de beoordeling van de vooropleiding is minder streng. Klik hier voor de toelatingseisen.

Als je wordt toegelaten, schrijf je je in als cursist (niet als student) en krijg je groepslessen op woensdag (jazz) of zaterdag (klassiek). Het curriculum voor Jazz bestaat uit muziektheorie, ensemble, module interdiscipline en (20) individuele instrumentale lessen. Voor klassieke studenten bevat het curriculum vakken als koor, kamermuziek, muziektheorie (solfège, algemene muziekleer, basislessen in harmonie en analyse), module interdiscipline en (20) individuele instrumentale lessen. Deze lessen zijn in het Nederlands, maar kunnen desgewenst in het Engels aangeboden worden. Je krijgt ook individuele lessen die met de docent worden afgesproken. Deze zouden op een andere dag kunnen plaatsvinden dan de betreffende woensdag (jazz)/ zaterdag (klassiek).

Mocht je nog vragen hebben, stuur dan een e-mail naar fhkampa@fontys.nl.

Differences between “vooropleiding” (pre-course) and pre-bachelor/ verschillen tussen vooropleiding en pre-beachelor:

Vooropleiding (pre-course)
Lessons in Dutch (if necessary in English) / Lessen in het Nederlands (Engels is mogelijk)
Lessons 1 day per week theory and 1 day per week practice / Lessen 1 dag per week theorie en 1 dag per week praktijk
Course price; € 1550,- / Cursusgeld; € 1550,-
Only for EU students / Alleen voor EU-studenten
Course member after enrolment / Cursist na inschrijving

Pre-Bachelor
Lessons in English / Lessen in het Engels
Lessons 5 days per week / 5 dagen in de week les
Tuition fee; €10.140,- / Collegegeld; €10.140,-
Only for non EU students / Alleen voor niet EU-studenten
Student after enrolment / Student na inschrijving

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. If you are interested, we arrange a contract with a fixed price for every module. You must take an admission exam for all courses except Music History and Cultural Theory. The courses indicated in English will be taught in English. The other courses are in Dutch.

Content

The enrolment for Contract Study is an individual agreement between the Institute AMPA and you as ‘contractant’. So, you will not subscribe via Studielink or be connected to DUO. So, to be absolutely clear, you will not get any possibilities for study fees or OV-kaart (travel reduction). However, as a 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 extension of a contract when, due to a lack of improvement, talent or motivation, the continuation of the Contract Study is not useful.

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 get in touch with Hans Raaijmakers at h.raaijmakers@fontys.nl.

Certificate

Following courses via Contract Study will not lead to an official Conservatory Diplome. Nevertheless, you will get an official, verified certificate that you followed courses on the Conservatory level.

For more information, look at the below download.

Download leaflet contract study 2022-2023