Bachelor
Oboe
In the Bachelor programme, you will initially focus on understanding and developing a healthy technique (breathing technique, posture, finger technique, sound generation, vibrato, articulation etc.) and on the science of reed-making, with the aim to achieve the perfect reed/oboe set-up for your body. Over the 4 year course, you will discover and learn the standard oboe repertoire and towards the end of the course begin to learn the audition repertoire and participate in the audition training programme, together with the Master students.
Our bachelor programme is the ideal opportunity to develop a reliable and healthy technique in a safe and productive environment, in close contact with teachers who also have principal positions in leading European orchestras. We have a personal approach to each and every student and develop a plan to suit each individual.
This course will include a weekly lesson, a weekly audition training session, a regular performance class, weekly reed lessons (with all state-of-the-Art machines available for use in our reed-making room) and support in developing a personal career plan. Additionally, we offer annual guest masterclasses. Recent guest artists have included Kai Frömbgen, Juliana Koch, Fabien Thoaund and Andrey Godik.
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Curriculum
Curriculum
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Major Oboe |
More info |
Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
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Main Subject and Components related to the Main Subject |
24 |
26 |
29 |
47 |
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Main Subject Wind Instruments |
24 |
26 |
29 |
47 |
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Professional Development |
3 |
3 |
3 |
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Basic Digital Tools |
2 |
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Health and Well-Being |
1 |
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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 |
25 |
23 |
12 |
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Skills Lab |
8 |
8 |
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Creative Lab |
8 |
8 |
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Capstone |
4 |
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History of Music |
4 |
2 |
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Choir Classical (General) |
2 |
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 video should be recorded in one take, without cuts or any edits. The candidate should start by speaking their name and student number of Conservatorium Maastricht. The video should contain 5 to 10 minutes of repertoire of your own choice in which you demonstrate your skills. It is advised to play pieces of contrasting styles and character.
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. The candidate should bring at least two works of contrasting style and character. During the live audition you may be asked to demonstrate your ability in prima vista playing.
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.