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Programme Piano and Pianoforte

Bachelor

  • Piano bachelor 1 - 60 ECTS

    ACADEMIEJAAR 2024-25

    PROGRAMME ECTS
    Piano 1 21
    Chamber Music 1 3
    Music Practice 1 (6 ects) 6
    General Music Theory 1 6
    Ear Training 1 3
    Analysis - subsidiary course 1 3
    Harmony and Counterpoint - subsidiary course 1 3
    Practical Harmony and Improvisation - subsidiary course 1 3
    Music History 1 3
    Research 1 3
    Introduction to the Arts & Humanities 1 3
    Physical Awareness 1 (Instrument) 3
  • Piano bachelor 2 - 60 ECTS

    ACADEMIEJAAR 2024-25

    PROGRAMME ECTS
    Practical Harmony and Improvisation - subsidiary course 2 3
    Piano 2 21
    Chamber Music 2 3
    Literature Study 1 3
    Music Practice 2 (6 ects) 6
    General Music Theory 2 3
    Ear Training 2 3
    Music History 2 3
    Research 2 3
    Introduction to the Arts & Humanities 2 3
    Elective course 1 (3 ects) 3
    • ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 2
      Explanation: You need to choose courses amounting for a total of 6 points.
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Analysis - subsidiary course 2 3
      Harmony and Counterpoint - subsidiary course 2 3
  • Piano bachelor 3 - 60 ECTS

    ACADEMIEJAAR 2024-25

    PROGRAMME ECTS
    Piano 3 24
    Chamber Music 3 6
    Literature Study 2 3
    Second Instrument Piano 6
    Music Practice 3 (6 ects) 6
    Practical Harmony and Improvisation - subsidiary course 3 3
    Music History 3 3
    Research 3 3
    Artist in society 3
    Elective course (3 ects) 3

Master (Nederlands)

  • Piano master 1 (Dutch) - 60 ECTS

    ACADEMIEJAAR 2024-25

    PROGRAMME ECTS
    Creative Project 1 3
    Research 4 3
    Arts Entrepreneurship 3
    • Piano (focus chamber music and accompaniment)

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano focus Chambermusic-accompaniment or Piano Focus Opera Repeater.
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Piano 4 21
      Chamber music 4 (Chamber music and accompaniment) 6
      Music practice 4 (chamber music and accompaniment) 6
      Advanced keyboard Musicianship 3
    • Piano (focus solo)

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano focus creating musician or Piano focus researching musician or Piano focus concert soloist.
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Piano 4 21
      Chamber music 4 (6 ECTS) 6
      Music Practice 4 (6 ects) 6
      Advanced keyboard Musicianship 3
    • Piano focus Chambermusic-accompaniment

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus chamber music and accompaniment).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Chamber Music Extension 3
      Accompaniment & coacing 1 (9 ECTS) 9
      Elective course (3 ects) 3
    • Piano focus concert soloist

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus solo).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Concerto training 1 9
      • ACADEMIEJAAR

        Type 2
        Explanation: You need to choose courses amounting for a total of 6 points.
        PROGRAMME ECTS
        Elective course 1 (3 ects) 3
        Elective course 2 (3 ects) 3
        Elective course (6 ects) 6
    • Piano focus creating musician

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus solo).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Interdisciplinary Project Intensive 1 6
      • ACADEMIEJAAR

        Type 2
        Explanation: You need to choose courses amounting for a total of 9 points.
        PROGRAMME ECTS
        Elective course 1 (3 ects) 3
        Elective course 2 (3 ects) 3
        Elective course 3 (3 ects) 3
        Elective course 4 (6 ects) 6
    • Piano Focus Opera Repeater

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus chamber music and accompaniment).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Recurring training 1 6
      Accompaniment & coaching 1 (3 ECTS) 3
      • ACADEMIEJAAR

        Type 2
        Explanation: You need to choose courses amounting for a total of 3 points.
        PROGRAMME ECTS
        Introduction to Wind Orchestra and Brass Band Conducting 1 3
        Introduction to Choral Conducting 1 3
        Introduction to Orchestral Conducting 3
      • ACADEMIEJAAR

        Type 2
        Explanation: You need to choose courses amounting for a total of 3 points.
        PROGRAMME ECTS
        Music and Literature 1 3
        Voice Training 1 3
    • Piano focus researching musician

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus solo).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Research activities 1 3
      • ACADEMIEJAAR

        Type 2
        Explanation: You need to choose courses amounting for a total of 12 points.
        PROGRAMME ECTS
        Elective course 1 (3 ects) 3
        Elective course 2 (3 ects) 3
        Elective course 3 (3 ects) 3
        Elective course 4 (3 ects) 3
        Elective course 5 (6 ects) 6
  • Piano master 2 (Dutch) - 60 ECTS

    ACADEMIEJAAR 2024-25

    PROGRAMME ECTS
    Master’s Exam Research & lecture performance 6
    • Piano (focus chamber music and accompaniment)

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano focus Chambermusic-accompaniment or Piano Focus Opera Repeater.
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Master's Exam Piano 18
      Chamber music 5 (Chamber music and accompaniment) 6
      Music practice 5 (chamber music and accompaniment) 6
      Advanced keyboard Musicianship 2 3
      Creative Project 2 3
    • Piano (focus solo)

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano focus creating musician or Piano focus researching musician or Piano focus concert soloist.
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Master's Exam Piano 18
      Chamber music 5 (6 ECTS) 6
      Music Practice 5 (6 ects) 6
      Advanced keyboard Musicianship 2 3
      Master's Exam Creative Project 12
    • Piano focus Chambermusic-accompaniment

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus chamber music and accompaniment).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Chamber Music Extension 6
      Accompaniment & coaching 2 (9 ECTS) 9
      Elective course (3 ECT) 3
    • Piano focus concert soloist

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus solo).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Concerto training 2 9
    • Piano focus creating musician

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus solo).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Interdisciplinary Project Intensive 2 6
      Elective course (3 ECT) 3
    • Piano Focus Opera Repeater

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus chamber music and accompaniment).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Repetent training 2 6
      Language Coaching 1 3
      Accompaniment & coaching 2 (6 ECTS) 6
      • ACADEMIEJAAR

        Type 2
        Explanation: You need to choose 1 course.
        PROGRAMME ECTS
        Introduction to Choral Conducting 2 3
        Orchestral Conducting - subsidiary course 1 3
    • Piano focus researching musician

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus solo).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Research activities 1 3
      • ACADEMIEJAAR

        Type 2
        Explanation: You need to choose courses amounting for a total of 6 points.
        PROGRAMME ECTS
        Elective course 1 3
        Elective course 2 3
        Elective course (6 ECT) 6
  • Piano master of arts & education 1 - 60 ECTS

    ACADEMIEJAAR 2024-25

    PROGRAMME ECTS
    Piano 4 21
    Orchestra-ensemble playing 1 3
    Advanced keyboard Musicianship 3
    Research 4 3
    Arts Entrepreneurship 3
    General teaching methodology in the arts 3
    Development and education 3
    Diversity and group management 3
    Orientational internship 3
    Specific teaching methodology-Instrument - Vocal studies 6
    Introduction to Art Education 3
    • Music Internship Master 1

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 2
      Explanation: You need to choose courses amounting for a total of 6 points.
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Internship LIO (6 credits) 6
      Internship other (3 credits) 3
      Internship other (6 credits) 6
      Internship Instrument - Vocal studies (3 sp) 3
      Internship Instrument-Vocal studies (6 sp) 6
      Internship general Music (3 credits) 3
      Internship general Music (6 credits) 6
      Internship music initiation - cross-domain (3 ects) 3
      Internship music initiation-cross-domain (6 ects) 6
      Internship group music making (3 sp) 3
      Internship group music making (6 sp) 6
  • Piano master of arts & education 2 - 60 ECTS

    ACADEMIEJAAR 2024-25

    PROGRAMME ECTS
    Master's Exam Piano 18
    Master's exam Lecture Performance 3
    Master's Exam educational art project 9
    Orchestra-ensemble playing 2 3
    Advanced keyboard Musicianship 2 3
    Communication 3
    General teaching methodology Music 6
    Specific teaching methodology-group musicianship 3
    Cross-domain teaching methodology in the arts- initiation music 3
    • Music Internship Master 2

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 2
      Explanation: You need to choose courses amounting for a total of 9 points.
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Internship LIO (6 credits) 6
      Internship LIO (9 credits) 9
      Internship other (3 credits) 3
      Internship other (6 credits) 6
      Internship Instrument - Vocal studies (3 sp) 3
      Internship Instrument-Vocal studies (6 sp) 6
      Internship Instrument-Vocal studies (9 sp) 9
      Internship general Music (3 credits) 3
      Internship general Music (6 credits) 6
      Internship music initiation - cross-domain (3 ects) 3
      Internship music initiation-cross-domain (6 ects) 6
      Internship group music making (3 sp) 3
      Internship group music making (6 sp) 6
  • Pianoforte master of arts & education 1 - 60 ECTS

    ACADEMIEJAAR 2024-25

    PROGRAMME ECTS
    Pianoforte 4 21
    Orchestra-ensemble playing 1 3
    Advanced keyboard Musicianship 3
    Research 4 3
    Arts Entrepreneurship 3
    General teaching methodology in the arts 3
    Development and education 3
    Diversity and group management 3
    Orientational internship 3
    Specific teaching methodology-Instrument - Vocal studies 6
    Introduction to Art Education 3
    • Music Internship Master 1

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 2
      Explanation: You need to choose courses amounting for a total of 6 points.
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Internship LIO (6 credits) 6
      Internship other (3 credits) 3
      Internship other (6 credits) 6
      Internship Instrument - Vocal studies (3 sp) 3
      Internship Instrument-Vocal studies (6 sp) 6
      Internship general Music (3 credits) 3
      Internship general Music (6 credits) 6
      Internship music initiation - cross-domain (3 ects) 3
      Internship music initiation-cross-domain (6 ects) 6
      Internship group music making (3 sp) 3
      Internship group music making (6 sp) 6
  • Pianoforte master of arts & education 1 - 60 ECTS

    ACADEMIEJAAR 2024-25

    PROGRAMME ECTS
    Master's Exam Pianoforte 18
    Master's exam Lecture Performance 3
    Master's Exam educational art project 9
    Orchestra-ensemble playing 2 3
    Advanced keyboard Musicianship 2 3
    Communication 3
    General teaching methodology Music 6
    Specific teaching methodology-group musicianship 3
    Cross-domain teaching methodology in the arts- initiation music 3
    • Music Internship Master 2

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 2
      Explanation: You need to choose courses amounting for a total of 9 points.
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Internship LIO (6 credits) 6
      Internship LIO (9 credits) 9
      Internship other (3 credits) 3
      Internship other (6 credits) 6
      Internship Instrument - Vocal studies (3 sp) 3
      Internship Instrument-Vocal studies (6 sp) 6
      Internship Instrument-Vocal studies (9 sp) 9
      Internship general Music (3 credits) 3
      Internship general Music (6 credits) 6
      Internship music initiation - cross-domain (3 ects) 3
      Internship music initiation-cross-domain (6 ects) 6
      Internship group music making (3 sp) 3
      Internship group music making (6 sp) 6

Master (English)

  • Piano master 1 (English) - 60 ECTS

    ACADEMIEJAAR 2024-25

    PROGRAMME ECTS
    Creative Project 1 3
    Research 4 3
    Arts Entrepreneurship 3
    • Piano (focus chamber music and accompaniment)

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano focus Chambermusic-accompaniment or Piano Focus Opera Repeater.
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Piano 4 21
      Chamber music 4 (Chamber music and accompaniment) 6
      Music practice 4 (chamber music and accompaniment) 6
      Advanced keyboard Musicianship 3
    • Piano (focus solo)

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano focus concert soloist or Piano focus creating musician or Piano focus researching musician.
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Piano 4 21
      Chamber music 4 (6 ECTS) 6
      Music Practice 4 (6 ects) 6
      Advanced keyboard Musicianship 3
    • Piano focus Chambermusic-accompaniment

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus chamber music and accompaniment).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Chamber Music Extension 3
      Accompaniment & coacing 1 (9 ECTS) 9
      Elective course (3 ects) 3
    • Piano focus concert soloist

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus solo).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Concerto training 1 9
      • ACADEMIEJAAR

        Type 2
        Explanation: You need to choose courses amounting for a total of 6 points.
        PROGRAMME ECTS
        Elective course 1 (3 ects) 3
        Elective course 2 (3 ects) 3
        Elective course (6 ects) 6
    • Piano focus creating musician

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus solo).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Interdisciplinary Project Intensive 1 6
      • ACADEMIEJAAR

        Type 2
        Explanation: You need to choose courses amounting for a total of 9 points.
        PROGRAMME ECTS
        Elective course 1 (3 ects) 3
        Elective course 2 (3 ects) 3
        Elective course 3 (3 ects) 3
        Elective course 4 (6 ects) 6
    • Piano Focus Opera Repeater

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus chamber music and accompaniment).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Recurring training 1 6
      Accompaniment & coaching 1 (3 ECTS) 3
      • ACADEMIEJAAR

        Type 2
        Explanation: You need to choose courses amounting for a total of 3 points.
        PROGRAMME ECTS
        Introduction to Wind Orchestra and Brass Band Conducting 1 3
        Introduction to Choral Conducting 1 3
        Introduction to Orchestral Conducting 3
      • ACADEMIEJAAR

        Type 2
        Explanation: You need to choose courses amounting for a total of 3 points.
        PROGRAMME ECTS
        Music and Literature 1 3
        Voice Training 1 3
    • Piano focus researching musician

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus solo).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Research activities 1 3
      • ACADEMIEJAAR

        Type 2
        Explanation: You need to choose courses amounting for a total of 12 points.
        PROGRAMME ECTS
        Elective course 1 (3 ects) 3
        Elective course 2 (3 ects) 3
        Elective course 3 (3 ects) 3
        Elective course 4 (3 ects) 3
        Elective course 5 (6 ects) 6
  • Piano master 2 (English) - 60 ECTS

    ACADEMIEJAAR 2024-25

    PROGRAMME ECTS
    Master’s Exam Research & lecture performance 6
    • Piano (focus chamber music and accompaniment)

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano focus Chambermusic-accompaniment or Piano Focus Opera Repeater.
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Master's Exam Piano 18
      Chamber music 5 (Chamber music and accompaniment) 6
      Music practice 5 (chamber music and accompaniment) 6
      Advanced keyboard Musicianship 2 3
      Creative Project 2 3
    • Piano (focus solo)

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano focus concert soloist or Piano focus creating musician or Piano focus researching musician.
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Master's Exam Piano 18
      Chamber music 5 (6 ECTS) 6
      Music Practice 5 (6 ects) 6
      Advanced keyboard Musicianship 2 3
      Master's Exam Creative Project 12
    • Piano focus Chambermusic-accompaniment

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus chamber music and accompaniment).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Chamber Music Extension 6
      Accompaniment & coaching 2 (9 ECTS) 9
      Elective course (3 ECT) 3
    • Piano focus concert soloist

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus solo).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Concerto training 2 9
    • Piano focus creating musician

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus solo).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Interdisciplinary Project Intensive 2 6
      Elective course (3 ECT) 3
    • Piano Focus Opera Repeater

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus chamber music and accompaniment).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Repetent training 2 6
      Language Coaching 1 3
      Accompaniment & coaching 2 (6 ECTS) 6
      • ACADEMIEJAAR

        Type 2
        Explanation: You need to choose 1 course.
        PROGRAMME ECTS
        Introduction to Choral Conducting 2 3
        Orchestral Conducting - subsidiary course 1 3
    • Piano focus researching musician

      ACADEMIEJAAR

      Type 1
      Explanation: You need to register to all courses.
      Remark: You also have to take the following option: Piano (focus solo).
      PROGRAMME ECTS
      Research activities 1 3
      • ACADEMIEJAAR

        Type 2
        Explanation: You need to choose courses amounting for a total of 6 points.
        PROGRAMME ECTS
        Elective course 1 3
        Elective course 2 3
        Elective course (6 ECT) 6