Jazz
Do you dream of a musical career? At the Conservatorium Maastricht you will develop your musical talent and prepare yourself for an international career. You can choose from Classical Music or Jazz. Both study programmes are English-taught and attract many students from abroad. Also (guest) lecturers come from all over the world. This creates a vibrant, dynamic environment through all of the lessons, concerts and (international) projects.
Playing jazz requires creativity. The ability to see beyond your own boundaries. To let go and then regain control. Jazz is improvisation in any form. Bands with a wide variety of styles rehearse on a weekly basis. You can take part in our Big Band, the Jazz Choir, the Jazzical ensemble or a Latin Band, to name a few. To play at national and international venues, competitions and festivals.
Composing, arranging, making original music is an important part of the programme. Making music together – is at the core of the programme. The international teaching staff will encourage you to be creative and imaginative, and inspire you to develop your own style. This is achieved through regular lessons, as well as special theme days, workshops, projects, and masterclasses during which students explore a particular style, a musician or band, a rhythm or a concept.
We challenge you.
Get out of your comfort zone.
Spark your imagination and develop your own sound.
Become a creative, professional and versatile musician in an international environment.
Specialisations
- 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.
In the Jazz department, we will turn you into a creative, professional and versatile musician. A jazz artist who can put his own unique and artistic personality on the market with great flair. A musician who will eventually make a career for himself as an inspiring player, band leader, composer, arranger, teacher, producer, organiser and/or manager, on a national and international level.
