Conservatory of Music
Discover your unique sound at Fontys Conservatory of Music. Get ready for the international music scene.
At Fontys Conservatory of Music students learn to play classical and jazz music in a broad musical context. They grow as musicians and as people. They become strong and creative artists. Music helps them to connect with others and make the world a better place.
What will you learn?
Whether you want to become a specialist on your instrument, a musician who wants to make theatre or a composer who wants to perform: together we find a path that suits you and in which you develop your dreams and talents.
Choose from two specialisations:
- Conservatorium | Jazz & Creative Music. Originating in the United States, jazz has now conquered the entire world, resulting in an enormous musical versatility. At Conservatorium Jazz & Creative Music we embrace the past, but the present is just as important. As a student you'll learn the craftmanship that is necessary to become an excellent musician, and you are also encouraged to develop your own creativity and find your own sound and voice. Since music, and especially improvisation, is all about interaction, we present specialized ensembles such as modern creative, Nordic jazz, Latin, chamber jazz, big band, free jazz, and fusion & electronic jazz. And of course your craftmanship and creativity will be stimulated during lessons with your main subject teacher.
- Conservatorium | Classical music. The Fontys Conservatorium Classical Music trajectory offers an inspiring ground to excel in studying, performing and composing classical music. The innovative contemporary approach invites students to navigate the unique field of classical music in diverse ways. As a classical musician in our Conservatory, you are encouraged to change roles and positions in the creative process, opening up more professional and artistic opportunities.
At the heart of the conservatory stands the Ensemble Program, a new concept engaging students to a more collaborative creative environment parallel to their individual musical development. We approach music education through a new lens by focusing on creating original compositions rather than simply reproducing existing works. This process includes attention to new disciplines and contemporary topics, aiming to create more visibility and impact.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
You need a certain level of musical skills to join this programme. During the audition, you can show your performance skills and theoretical knowledge.
Please read the guidelines for audition in the mainsubjects on the webpage JAZZ and CLASSICAL carefully.
- After applying, complete the online preselection by uploading your audition materials. Successful candidates will proceed to live auditions or online interviews.
- The official deadline to subscribe for a programme for EEA candidates is July 1, but mind you: the audition deadlines are before this date.
After the pre-selection only selected candidates will advance to the live audition (for candidates living in the Netherlands/ Belgium) or to the online interview (for candidates living in other countries).
The auditions will take place in the following weeks:
15-19 March 2027 - deadline for uploading material for the preselection is 1 March 2027
24-28 May 2027 - deadline for uploading material for the preselection is 1 May 2027 (not accessible for Non-EEA candidates because of the Visa procedure).
When you are invited for a live audition for the jazz profiles the commission prefers to see you perform with a group or band of your own. So if possible, bringt your own musicians to the audition to accompany you.
