[Master of Music] Classical Music

Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen
Netherlands, Groningen

Study location	Netherlands, Groningen / Cambridge
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	2 years
Study language	English
Awards	Master of Music

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Applicants must pass the Entrance Exam! The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher)

Applicants must pass the Entrance Exam!

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6 (with no sub-score below 6) CAE: 169 (with no sub-score below 169)

Language requirements

English

IELTS: 6 (with no sub-score below 6)
CAE: 169 (with no sub-score below 169)

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. The references should be from from former employers. A motivation letter must be added to your application. As part of the application procedure where you are examined on master playing level, we ask you to describe yourself as a musician and how you want to develop yourself. We would like to see the following aspects: 1. Name, instrument, education and department (classical music, jazz etc.) 2. Describe in short your personal and musical background and what makes the Prince Clause Conservatoire the preferred study place for you? 3. What are your strong and weak points as a musician? What characterizes/describes you as a musician? Why do you think we should admit you to our Master programme? A relevant portfolio is required. Digital recording requirements: • YouTube recording without breaks of representative quality not older than 6 months • Preferably concert recording. • 1 movement of a solo piece & 1 etude • Level needs to meet the requirements of a Bachelor of Music final exam Entrance Exam: 1. First round of selection based on a YouTube recording, study plan, motivation letter and curriculum vitae submitted by the candidate. 2. Second round, live audition and interview about the study plan (45 minutes). After each selection round you will be informed about the outcome. If your study plan is found to be not sufficient the first time you will be given the opportunity to improve your plan once. You need to do this within 4 days after you have been contacted by the committee. - We advise you to make sure you have an authenticated birth certificate ready, as you may also need it for formalities upon arrival in Holland.

Other requirements

At least 2 reference(s) should be provided.

The references should be from from former employers.

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

As part of the application procedure where you are examined on master playing level, we
ask you to describe yourself as a musician and how you want to develop yourself. We would
like to see the following aspects:

1. Name, instrument, education and department (classical music, jazz etc.)
2. Describe in short your personal and musical background and what makes the Prince
Clause Conservatoire the preferred study place for you?
3. What are your strong and weak points as a musician? What characterizes/describes
you as a musician? Why do you think we should admit you to our Master
programme?

A relevant portfolio is required.

Digital recording requirements:

• YouTube recording without breaks of representative quality not older than 6 months
• Preferably concert recording.
• 1 movement of a solo piece & 1 etude
• Level needs to meet the requirements of a Bachelor of Music final exam

Entrance Exam:

1. First round of selection based on a YouTube recording, study plan, motivation letter and curriculum vitae submitted by the candidate.

2. Second round, live audition and interview about the study plan (45 minutes).

After each selection round you will be informed about the outcome.
If your study plan is found to be not sufficient the first time you will be given the opportunity to improve your plan once. You need to do this within 4 days after you have been contacted by the committee.

- We advise you to make sure you have an authenticated birth certificate ready, as you may also need it for formalities upon arrival in Holland.

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Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

After you graduate you can find a job as a musician in a symphonic orchestra or chamber music ensemble, in (one of Holland’s) military ensembles or in a (chamber) choir. Many musicians combine different musical activities. Some even make it to the international concert stage as a soloist. Where ever the future will bring you, we provide all the tools you need to become an independent, entrepreneurial and curious professional.

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24

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Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24

Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you

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