Bachelor
Trombone
Both your musical journey and your personal development are embedded in our curriculum. This means that, while you are part of the Trombone class, attention will be paid to your growth as a musician and as a person.
Working on a solid, technical foundation is very important. Without it, playing at a high level will become difficult, especially over the years. That is why the main focus of the Bachelor’s programme is on this foundation, which should last you a lifetime. In the Master’s programme we will focus more on in-depth musical development and the art of performing. Training for auditions is also part of the Master’s programme.
Further essential skills you will acquire include studying as effectively as possible, developing self-discipline and cooperating with other musicians.
As a Trombone student, you will take part in the trombone ensemble, various orchestral projects, chamber music ensembles, and you will be challenged to explore your own musical preferences.
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Curriculum
Curriculum
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Major Trombone |
More info |
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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Projects Symphonic Orchestra/Wind Orchestra |
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:
Études
Two etudes of contrasting character, having the level of the following etudes:
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1 melodical study from Rochut or similar style (legato)
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1 technical study from Kopprasch or similar style (staccato)
Recital pieces
One solo recital piece: concerto, sonata or solo piece of contrasting character, having the level of the following pieces:
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Guilmant
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Gaubert
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Saint-Saens
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Rimsky-Korsakoff
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.