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24 January 2026

Open Day - Classical Department

Classical Open day

Bonnefantenstraat 15, Maastricht.

24 January 2026

Walk-in: 9:45 | Start programme: 10:00 | End programme: 14:00

Discover Your Musical Future: Open Day at Conservatorium Maastricht
Are you passionate about music and considering a career in this vibrant field? Join us at Conservatorium Maastricht for our Open Day, where we open the doors of all our departments: Classical, Jazz, and Music in Education. This is your chance to explore our dynamic and inspiring learning environment, meet our faculty, and discover the diverse opportunities we offer to guide you in your development.

What to Expect:
Experience the depth and breadth of classical music education. Attend live rehearsals, instrument demonstrations, and masterclasses. Meet our distinguished team and learn about the curriculum designed to refine your skills and artistry. The exact programme will follow.
We look forward to welcoming you!

Register here

 

Schedule

Start time End time Location What Who
10:00 10:10 Willem Hijstek Welcome Head of Department & Director 
10:00 13:15 207 Open Class, Q&A Kyoko Yonemoto, Violin
10:10 10:30 Willem Hijstek Student Performance Percussion Department
10:30 11:00 401 Open Class, Q&A Susanne Schimmack & Abigail Richards, Vocal 
10:30 11:00 318 Open Class, Q&A Kristina Bitenc, Vocal
10:30 11:15 Mattie Niël Info session Marc Rutten, General Info Session Bachelor
10:30 11:15 408 Info session Teodora Drozdik-Popovic, General Info Session Master + research
10:30 11:30 102 Open Class Toon Konings, Skills & Theory (Junior Conservatorium Maastricht)
10:30 12:00 211 Open Class, Q&A Axel Everaert & Anastasia Goldberg, Vocal
10:30 12:00 202 Open Class Alejandro Serena Llinares, Basic Skills & Theory (Junior Conservatorium Maastricht)
10:30 12:30 108 Meet & Greet, trial lessons Eva van Grinsven, Saxophone
10:30 13:15 Jekerroom Workshop, Q&A, performances  Anastasia Safonova, Chamber Music
10:30 13:15 312 Open Class, Q&A Mihai Cocea, Viola 
10:30 13:15 315 Open Class, Q&A Hiroyuki Yamazaki, Double Bass
10:30 13:15 Willem Hijstek Workshops, Q&A Percussion Department
11:15 11:45 401 Open Class, Q&A Susanne Schimmack & Abigail Richards, Vocal 
11:15 11:45 318 Open Class, Q&A Kristina Bitenc, Vocal
11:45 13:15 102 Open Class Rik Bastiaens, Advanced Theory (Junior Conservatorium Maastricht)
12:00 12:30 401 Open Class, Q&A Susanne Schimmack & Abigail Richards, Vocal 
12:00 12:30 318 Open Class, Q&A Kristina Bitenc, Vocal
12:00 12:45 202 Music Theory workshop, Q&A Inge Pasmans, Music Theory
12:00 13:15 211 Singing Demonstration Axel Everaert & Anastasia Goldberg, Vocal
12:45 13:15 401 Open Class, Q&A Susanne Schimmack & Abigail Richards, Vocal 
12:45 13:15 318 Open Class, Q&A Kristina Bitenc, Vocal
12:45 13:15 202 Music Theory workshop, Q&A Inge Pasmans, Music Theory
12:30 13:15 Mattie Niël Info session Marc Rutten, General Info Session Bachelor
12:30 13:15 408 Info session Teodora Drozdik-Popovic, General Info Session Master + research
13:30 14:00 Willem Hijstek Closing Concert  Closing Concert by Teodora Drozdik-Popovic & Colin Crandal, Vocal & Marimba