Bachelor
Clarinet
The Clarinet programme at Conservatorium Maastricht offers a broad spectrum of high-level training in solo, chamber, and orchestral performance. Apart from performing your solo repertoire, you will participate in chamber music, an integral part of the Conservatorium Maastricht experience. You will also play in various ensembles which offer you the experience of performing a wide variety of repertoire under the leadership of acclaimed guest conductors.
In the Bachelor’s programme, you will focus on advanced, pre-professional music training to develop knowledge, understanding and skills across a range of practical, theoretical and conceptual aspects of music.
In the Master’s programme, you will continue to develop your musical skills, enabling you to pursue a career at the highest level in many areas of music. At Master’s level, you will be able to specialise in your instrument.
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Curriculum
Curriculum
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Major Clarinet |
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Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
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Main Subject and Components related to the Main Subject |
26 |
26 |
29 |
47 |
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Main Subject Wind Instrument |
26 |
26 |
29 |
47 |
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Professional Development |
5 |
3 |
3 |
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Orientation on Profession |
5 |
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Basic Teaching Skills Instrument Specific Methodology |
1 |
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Basic Teaching Skills Lectures |
1 |
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Studio Recording Preparation |
1 |
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Your Art as a Business Basic Course |
2 |
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Your Art as a Business Electives |
1 |
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Music Theory |
22 |
23 |
12 |
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Skills Lab |
6 |
8 |
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Creative Lab |
8 |
8 |
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Capstone |
4 |
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History of Music |
3 |
2 |
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Choir |
2 |
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Choir Classical (General) |
2 |
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Applied Piano Classical |
3 |
3 |
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Elective Theory Modules |
8 |
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Ensemble |
8 |
8 |
8 |
6 |
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Projects Symphonic Orchestra/Wind Orchestra |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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Chamber Music |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Wind Band Lessons |
2 |
2 |
2 |
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Minor |
8 |
7 |
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Free Space |
8 |
7 |
Before you apply
Admission
requirements
First round
The audition consists of two rounds. For the first round, the candidate needs to record 2 videos that contain:
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Video 1: A short introduction of him/herself in English: talk about your musical experiences, your motivation to study music, your main subject and why you choose to audition at Conservatorium Maastricht.
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Video 2: In the second video, the candidate demonstrates his/her artistic and technical skills. The candidate should start by speaking their name and student number of Conservatorium Maastricht. The video should contain the following:
Études
Performance of two études of contrasting character, to be chosen from:
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P. Jeanjean – Etudes Progressives et Mélodiques Vol. 1
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H. Klosé – Trente Etudes
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Uhl – 48 Etudes Vol. 1
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Perier – Vingt Etudes Faciles et Progressives
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M. Bitch – Etudes de Rythme
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Cavallini – 24 caprices
Recital pieces
Perform two recital pieces or sonata movements of contrasting character, chosen from:
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M. Arnold – Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano
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C.M.v. Weber – Concertino Op. 26 for Clarinet and Orchestra
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C.M. v. Weber - Concerto nr. 1 First movement
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R. Stamitz – Concerto no. 3 in Bb for Clarinet and Orchestra
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H. Rabaud – Solo de Concours
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Lutoslawski - dance préludes
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N. Gade – Fantasiestücke
Additional video’s (not required): The candidate may provide concert video registrations.
The videos should be uploaded to an online platform such as YouTube.com or Vimeo.com. It is the candidate’s responsibility to make sure that the video links work.
Second round
In the second round, the candidate is invited for an online theory test which determines whether the candidate is admissible. More information about the theory test may be found here.
Furthermore, the audition committee may decide to invite the candidate for an online or in-person live audition after reviewing the video material. The repertoire for the live audition remains the same. Additional repertoire requests can be made by the committee. Additionally, the theory department may re-invite the candidate for a level test to determine whether the candidate can start the theory program on a higher level.