Bachelor Bassoon
Studying at Conservatorium Maastricht means joining a multicultural, open-minded community in a beautiful historical environment. A city and a conservatoire that offer you the chance to experience music through international relationships, with English as the official language of instruction. You will develop your individual talent as a musician in every aspect of the field. The supporting curriculum aims to develop your performance in varied contexts: solo, chamber music and orchestral playing in different projects. Apart from acquiring a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge, you will also be encouraged to develop your creative side and hone your entrepreneurial skills within the music world. At Conservatorium Maastricht, you will receive lessons in reed making and have the chance to practice on our own contrabassoon.
In the Bachelor's programme, you will focus on a solid basic technique and instrumental expressiveness.
In the Master's programme, you will go in depth musically, conduct research and work on your own long-term musical development to achieve your full potential.
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Curriculum
Curriculum
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Major Bassoon |
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Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
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Main Subject and Components related to the Main Subject |
24 |
26 |
29 |
47 |
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Main Subject Wind Instruments |
24 |
26 |
29 |
47 |
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Professional Development |
3 |
3 |
3 |
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Basic Digital Tools |
2 |
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Health and Well-Being |
1 |
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Basic Teaching Skills Instrument Specific Methodology |
1 |
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Basic Teaching Skills Lectures |
1 |
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Studio Recording Preparation |
1 |
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Your Art as a Business Basic Course |
2 |
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Your Art as a Business Electives |
1 |
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Music Theory |
25 |
23 |
12 |
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Skills Lab |
8 |
8 |
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Creative Lab |
8 |
8 |
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Capstone |
4 |
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History of Music |
4 |
2 |
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Choir Classical (General) |
2 |
2 |
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Applied Piano Classical |
3 |
3 |
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Elective Theory Modules |
8 |
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Ensemble |
8 |
8 |
8 |
6 |
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Projects Symphonic Orchestra/Wind Orchestra |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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Chamber Music |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Wind Band Lessons |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Minor |
8 |
7 |
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Free Space |
8 |
7 |
Before you apply
Admission
requirements
First round
The audition consists of two rounds. For the first round, the candidate needs to record 2 videos that contain:
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Video 1: A short introduction of him/herself in English: talk about your musical experiences, your motivation to study music, your main subject and why you choose to audition at Conservatorium Maastricht.
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Video 2: In the second video, the candidate demonstrates his/her artistic and technical skills. The video should be recorded in one take, without cuts or any edits. The candidate should start by speaking their name and student number of Conservatorium Maastricht. The video should contain the following:
Technique
Major and minor scales up to three sharps and flats, and corresponding triads.
Études
At least two etudes:
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nr. 35* - J. Weissenborn (mandatory repertoire)
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Technical etude of your choice, for example from: Twenty studies for bassoon – Vaulet
Sonata
At least one sonata, for example from:
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Sonata in G Op. 3 no.4 - L. Merci
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Sonata in D - W. de Fesch
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Sonata in D – M. Corrette
Recital piece
Choose at least one, for example from:
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First pieces for Bassoon (publisher Oxford)
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Classical album (bassoon and piano) (publisher Breitkopf)
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Elégie pour le basson - Weingärter
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Romanze Op. 227 - J. Weissenborn
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Introduction and Hornpipe - F. Baines
Additional video’s (not required): The candidate may provide concert video registrations.
The videos should be uploaded to an online platform such as YouTube.com or Vimeo.com. It is the candidate’s responsibility to make sure that the video links work.
Second round
In the second round, the candidate is invited for an online theory test which determines whether the candidate is admissible. More information about the theory test may be found here.
Furthermore, the audition committee may decide to invite the candidate for an online or in-person live audition after reviewing the video material. The repertoire for the live audition remains the same. Additional repertoire requests can be made by the committee. Additionally, the theory department may re-invite the candidate for a level test to determine whether the candidate can start the theory program on a higher level.