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
Curriculum
Curriculum
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Major Vocal Studies |
More info |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
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Main Subject and Components related to the Main Subject |
26 |
28 |
20 |
39 |
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Main Subject Vocal Studies |
26 |
28 |
20 |
39 |
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Professional development |
7 |
7 |
7 |
2 |
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Basic Digital Tools |
2 |
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Health and Well-Being |
1 |
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Movement Technique |
2 |
2 |
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Italian |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Basic Teaching Skills Instrument Specific Methodology |
1 |
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Basic Teaching Skills Lectures |
1 |
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Acting Technique |
2 |
2 |
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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 |
13 |
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Skills Lab |
8 |
8 |
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Creative Lab |
8 |
8 |
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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 (Vocal) |
3 |
3 |
3 |
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Elective Theory Modules |
10 |
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Ensemble |
2 |
2 |
12 |
12 |
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Chamber Music |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Choir Classical (Specialist) |
2 |
2 |
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Opera (Coaching/Accompaniment, Direction, Opera Production) |
8 |
8 |
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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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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.
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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.