Moving Music Festival

Thinking Out of the (Music) Box with Health Technology | Healthcare Biometrics

Date: May 19, 13:00 – 14:30
Location: Conservatorium Maastricht

A round-table discussion led by three experienced colleagues from Zuyd University of Applied Sciences (departments of Health Technology | Healthcare Biometrics and Physiotherapy). They will explore the possibilities of measuring body-related parameters such as stress, muscle activity, breathing, heart rate, lung function, posture, balance, voice quality, and dexterity—focusing on applications for musicians.

Together with:

• Jiska Balk
• Ferdinand Bergamo
• Dennis Odekerken

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Theory Symposium

Date: May 20 - 13:30-17:00
Location: Matty Niël Hall, Bonnefantenstraat 15

Calling all enthusiasts from the Jazz, Music Education, and Classical departments! This symposium is an opportunity to exchange visions on theory education. Presenters will engage in dynamic presentations, interactive workshops, and demonstration lessons that spark insightful discussions.
This event is open to Conservatorium teachers, students, external guests, and alumni.

Organized by:

• Inge Pasmans with the Theory Department of Conservatorium Maastricht

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Star Brass in Performance

Date: 21 May - 19:00
Location: Kapel Opveld, Veldstraat 20 Maastricht

An evening of brilliance and power from Conservatorium Maastricht’s talented brass and percussion students, led by renowned conductor Will Sanders. This concert brings together an exceptional ensemble of trumpets, horns, trombones, tuba, and percussion, performing a rich and varied programme that spans classical fanfare, symphonic brass, and Brazilian rhythms.

Expect works by Paul Dukas, Jan Koetsier, James Marks, and vibrant Latin-inspired pieces by Luis Gonzaga, Jesse Sadoc, and Jose Ursicino da Silva, ending with the swinging energy of The Blues March by Raymond Premru.

A bold and festive celebration of brass music!

Hymnes // Wind Music from the Lowlands

Date: May 22, 20:00
Location: Opus 9, Sint Theresiaplein 9

Hymns of the Rig Veda, composed by Gustav Holst for female choir and harp, in contrast with Cinq Hymnes by Ton de Leeuw for choir, two pianos, and percussion.

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A celebration of Dutch composers for Wind Band, featuring:

• Ouverture Joyeuse – Marcel Poot
• Ricercare – Hendrik Andriessen
• Sarah's Soul (Part 2 from Winanga-Li) – Hardy Mertens
• Ciudades (Movements: Addis, Sarajevo & Cordoba) – Guillermo Lago
• La Primitiva – Jef Penders 
   

Participants Hymnes:

• Specialist Choir conducted by Hans Leenders
• Clara Busemann – Harp
• Bachelor Choir (Year I & II) conducted by Reed Criddle
• Percussion: Ilaria Paolicelli, Naizhi Zhang
• Piano: Jie Zhang, Zoe Liu

Participants Wind Music from the Lowlands:

• Students from Wind Band Lessons
• Amateur musicians from the region

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A Sacred Concert

Date: May 23, 20:00
Location: Conservatorium Maastricht, Bonnefantenstraat 15

Duke Ellington - Selections from The Best of the Sacred Concerts
Conservatorium Maastricht presents a very special collaboration of all its departments. At the initiative of classical solo singing teacher Yvonne Schiffelers, Ellington's Sacred Concert was suggested as a chance to form a choir with students from the classical, jazz, and music in education departments. Marking the 50th anniversary of Ellington’s passing, this performance is the first of hopefully many cross-department events. 

Participants:

• Conservatorium Maastricht Big Band led by Sven Heinze
• Soloists and Choir (Singers from all departments)
• Saxophones: Finn Grah, Paul Saumets, Sam Teeuwen, Carmen Williams, Junhao Yan
• Trombones: Yannes Hendriks, Borja Ruiz Gómez, Dries Verberckt
• Trumpets: Ella Brieskorn, Simon Lutgens, Tycho Polman, Kirill Zeoli
• Piano: Maxime Mion
• Bass: Hyeon Seok Jeon
• Drums: Minsu Kim
• Soloists (Jazz): Alessia Doko, Gabe Kruse, Morena Farina
• Classical soloists and choir participants (To be announced)

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Between Jazz and Classical

Date: May 25, 11:30
Location: Willem Hijstek Hall, Conservatorium Maastricht, Bonnefantenstraat 15

Music from the interbellum balancing on the thin line between jazz and classical:
Copland - Fanfare for the Common Man / Gershwin - Rhapsody in Blue / Strawinsky - Ebony Concerto / Antheil - A Jazz Symphony

Participants:

• Piano Soloists: Vasileios Gavvaris, Conrad Nuijts
• Strings: Tamami Torsellini, Tiago Lozano Chagas, Zowy Bahnen, Minami Sato, Samia Moissavi, Eric Diaz Vera, Freya Wolff (alumni)
• Flute: Lance Weisen
• Clarinets: Stefano Rivetti, Tomasso Torrigiani, Elena Loaiza Roman, Lucia Molina Cano, Nordin Trifiro
• Saxophones: Sam Teeuwen, Leo Mao, Finn Grah, Paul Saumets, Yunhao Yan
• Horns: Alessandro Lago, Maria Arrocha Rojas, Marina Mielgo Martin, Jork Coenen
• Trumpets: Vinita Rodriguez Buergo, Ramon Rodriguez Luque, Fabrizio Delle Vedove, Mar Coque Calatayud, Matthias Debrabandere, Nazar Chybrisov
• Trombones: Dries Verberckt, Yannes Hendriks, Martin Garnier (alumni)
• Tuba: Elza Vaessens (new student 25/26)
• Piano: Antonio Mattos Ferreiro
• Guitar/Banjo: Li Yang Li
• Harp: Petra Barisic
• Percussion: Guillaume Strijdhagen, Magi Llaster Torres

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New Sounds: Composers in Concert

Date: May 19, 18:00
Location: Matty Niël Hall, Bonnefantenstraat 15
Composer: Leon Lončar 

Date: May 22, 15:00 
Location: Theater aan het Vrijthof
Composers: Sara Carmona, Matías Noreña Muriel and Avery Chan

Date: May 23, 15:00
Location:Theater aan het Vrijthof
Composers: Aiden A. Lewis and Phuc Nguyen

Join us for a series of final presentations by our Bachelor’s and Master’s students in Classical Composition. As part of the Moving Music Festival, these exams offer a unique opportunity to experience brand-new works created and performed in both academic and professional settings. Discover fresh musical voices and witness the creative spirit of the next generation of composers.