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Study Junior Classical
Develop your talent. Find your sound. Prepare for your future.

Are you a talented young classical musician aged 10–18?

Junior Classical at Conservatorium Maastricht offers ambitious young musicians the opportunity to develop their skills, gain performance experience and prepare for their musical future in an inspiring international environment.

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Language

English

Location

Classical Department of Conservatorium Maastricht Bonnefantenstraat 15

Duration

Yearly programme on Saturdays from 10:00 – 14:00.
Individual main subject lessons are scheduled in consultation with your teacher.

Start

September

Tuition fee

Between €920 and €2270
More about Junior Tuition Fees

Deadline application

Apply before 1 May 

Is Junior Classical for you?

Junior Classical is designed for young musicians who want to take their musical development further.

You may be considering Junior Classical if you:

  • are aged 10–18
  • are passionate about classical music
  • want to develop your technical and musical skills
  • enjoy performing and playing with others
  • are ready to learn in a challenging and inspiring environment

Exceptional younger candidates may also be considered.

What will you learn?

Junior Classical helps you grow as a musician, build confidence and discover your own musical voice, while learning to create music with others.

Build strong technique and your own musical sound

Develop your technique, musical expression and interpretation with guidance from an experienced teacher. Explore repertoire that challenges you and supports your individual growth.

Understand music and make it your own

Build a solid understanding of music theory, from the fundamentals to analysis, improvisation and composition. Learn at your own level and put your knowledge into practice.

Learn to listen, collaborate and create 

Make music with others through chamber music and group lessons. Develop the skills to listen, communicate and respond and discover how much more music can happen together.

Grow into a confident performer

Gain confidence on stage through coaching, concerts, masterclasses and performance projects. Learn how to prepare, perform and connect with an audience.

Discover your musical potential

Broaden your musical horizons by exploring new repertoire, ideas and ways of making music. Learn from experienced musicians and fellow students while developing your own interests and ambitions.

Be part of an international musical community

Study in English and meet young musicians from the Netherlands and abroad. Become part of the international community at Conservatorium Maastricht and build connections through music.

Your programme

Your Junior Classical programme combines individual guidance, group learning and real performance experience. Group lessons take place on Saturdays from 10:00 to 14:00 at Conservatorium Maastricht.

  • Group lessons
    Learn music theory and develop your musical skills through instrumental and vocal group work.
  • Individual lessons
    Work one-to-one with your teacher on your main subject, with lessons scheduled to suit your individual learning path.
  • Instrumental & vocal coaching
    Build confidence as a performer through regular coaching with a pianist. Develop your musical communication, stage presence and presentation skills.
  • Projects & performances
    Put your skills into practice through concerts, masterclasses, concert visits, excursions, concert tours and other projects. Explore our concert archive.

Perform. Collaborate. Grow. 
Music develops through experience.
Throughout the year, you’ll have opportunities to perform in different settings, collaborate with other young musicians and experience the professional environment of a conservatoire.
The programme is shaped around the students who take part each year, creating opportunities to learn, perform and grow together.

Learn from musicians who inspire


You will work with experienced teachers from Conservatorium Maastricht and its professional network.
Their expertise as performers and educators supports both your musical and personal development.

Junior Classical - Meet the Team
Among others:

Partners

  • Sporken Leitmotiv
  • Parkstad Limburg Theaters
  • Mentoring Music Matters

Course fees

Junior Classical consists of a core programme and individual main subject lessons.
Find the current fees, lesson options and payment arrangements for the academic year here.

View course fees

Experience Junior Classical

Want to find out what Junior Classical is like before applying?
Join a taster class, meet our teachers and experience the programme for yourself.

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How to apply

Admission to Junior Classical is based on an audition.

  • 1. Apply before 1 May via rik.bastiaens@zuyd.nl
    Submit your application with the required information about your musical background.
  • 2. Submit your audition video
    Show us your current musical level and musical potential.
  • 3. Attend the audition
    Candidates who progress to the second stage are invited to a face-to-face audition, assessing performance, musical ear and motivation.
  • 4. Start your Junior Classical journey 
    Successful candidates receive information about the next steps and their programme.



  More about application procedure and admission requirements 


Questions?

Contact Alejandro Serena Llinares
alejandro.serenalinares@zuyd.nl

or Rik Bastiaens
rik.bastiaens@zuyd.nl

Conservatorium Maastricht
Bonnefantenstraat 15
6211 KL Maastricht
The Netherlands

“I started playing the violin at the age of five, and since then I’ve had the privilege of studying music in different parts of the world and having many enriching musical experiences. In 2020, I joined Junior Conservatorium Maastricht, where I had the opportunity to study with the great master Boris Belkin.
To me, music is a universal language that connects people beyond borders and backgrounds. I want to keep making and sharing music, spread my love for it, and be part of its wonderful world.”

Mina Aoki Girardelli (16)

Violin, Junior Conservatorium Maastricht student

“I have been playing the piano since I was six and this year I joined Junior Conservatorium Maastricht. I really enjoy being part of the programme and making music with the other students.
In October, I performed as a soloist with my father’s wind orchestra, which I really enjoyed. I love playing different styles of music, from Bach to Bartók and everything in between. One day, I would love to perform in a very large concert hall.”

Tous Huijnen

Junior Conservatorium Maastricht student