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Vocal
Studies

The Vocal department of Conservatorium Maastricht hosts an average of 40 students from more than 25 countries. It is led by a large skilled, dynamic and renowned team. In the Bachelor’s programme you will focus on developing your instrument and broadening your musical and artistic horizon. Regular class concerts, Lied projects and cross-studio auditions and workshops are core elements of our philosophy. As a Master’s student, you will focus on exploring and developing your core repertoire, and participate in an annual, fully staged opera production. As the founder and proactive member of the European Opera Academy network consisting of 16 European conservatoires, we take pride in sharing international modules for education, masterclasses and opera productions.

Meet our team

Meet your lecturers

Federico Santi

Coordinator Opera

Born in Turin, where he has studied composition, orchestra conducting, piano

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Axel Everaert

Classical solo singing / Opera

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Yvonne Schiffelers

Classical Singing / Opera

After completing her vocal studies at Conservatorium Maastricht, Dutch mezzo-

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Susanne Schimmack

Classical Singing / Opera

When German soprano Susanne Schimmack performed in the 1997 Cardiff Singer of

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Roger Smeets

Lecturer Opera Productions

Dutch baritone Roger Smeets (born 1960) studied at Conservatorium Maastricht,

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Anouk Habets

Moving Techniques (opera)

Anouk is responsible for movement lessons at the classical department Conserv

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Nynke van den Bergh

Acting techniques (opera)

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Abigail Richards

Correpetitor Classical Singing Department

British pianist Abigail Richards (1979) is a specialist in vocal repertoire,

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Florence Bizeul

Lecturer French - Classical Vocal Department

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Rosi Jaax

Lecturer German - Classical Vocal Department

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Henrieke Herber

Substitute Lecturer Italian - Classical Vocal Department

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Curriculum

Curriculum

Major Vocal Studies

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Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Year 4

Main Subject and Components related to the Main Subject

26

24

28

45

Main Subject Vocal Studies

21

21

21

38

Liedclass

4

4

German

3

Italian

3

3

French

3

IPA

2

Professional development

7

7

7

2

Basic Digital Tools

2

Health and Well-Being

1

Movement Technique

2

2

Acting Technique

2

2

2

Basic Teaching Skills Instrument Specific Methodology

1

Basic Teaching Skills Lectures

1

Studio Recording Preparation

1

Your Art as a Business Basic Course

2

Your Art as a Business Electives

1

Music Theory

25

23

13

Skills Lab

8

8

Creative Lab

8

8

History of Music

4

2

Choir Classical (General)

2

2

Applied Piano Classical (Vocal)

3

3

3

Elective Theory Modules

10

Ensemble

2

2

12

12

Chamber Music

2

2

Choir Classical (Specialist)

2

2

Opera Training

4

4

4

Minor

8

7

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:  

  • Introduction video: 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.  

  • Performance videos: In these videos, the candidate demonstrates his/her artistic and technical skills. Each aria or song 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 videos should contain three (3) songs in different style and languages. All repertoire, except for oratorio, must be sung by heart.    

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.