Bachelor
Guitar
Choosing to study in the Guitar class in Maastricht means studying in a class of absolute level which is internationally recognised as one of the most relevant in the international guitar scene. The guitar class is led by lecturers who are devoted to your cause and who tailors the lessons to your needs while working towards the optimisation of your musical and personal qualities.
Meet our team
Meet your lecturers
Curriculum
Curriculum
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Major Guitar |
More info |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
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Main Subject and Components related to the Main Subject |
33 |
35 |
35 |
51 |
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Main subject Guitar |
33 |
35 |
35 |
51 |
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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 |
22 |
20 |
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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Elective Theory Modules |
8 |
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Ensemble |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Chamber Music |
2 |
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 must be between 20 and 30 minutes. There are however no specific requirements in terms of style or degree of difficulty for the video. The choice of the programme is left completely to the candidate, for this shows clearly to the teacher the inclination, taste and character of her/him and gives crucial information to the teacher. A technically easy Sarabande (for example from the BWV 995) can be much more difficult to perform than a show off piece where only manual skills are requested. For that reason, also thematic programmes are welcome (for example: 19th century sonatas, or baroque Fantasias).
Examples of repertoire (not binding):
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J. Dowland: Fantasias
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G.Ph. Telemann: Fantasias for violin
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D. Scarlatti: Sonatas (any)
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J.S. Bach: any piece
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M. Giuliani: Sonatina op.71 n.3
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F. Sor: Any set of Variations
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R. Bennet: Impromptus
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M.M. Ponce: Sonatina Meridional
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.