Conservatory of Music

Discover your unique sound at Fontys Conservatory of Music. Get ready for the international music scene.

At Fontys Conservatory of Music students learn to play classical and jazz music in a broad musical context. They grow as musicians and as people. They become strong and creative artists. Music helps them to connect with others and make the world a better place. 

What will you learn?

Whether you want to become a specialist on your instrument, a musician who wants to make theatre or a composer who wants to perform: together we find a path that suits you and in which you develop your dreams and talents.

Choose from two specialisations:

• Conservatorium | Jazz & Creative Music. Originating in the United States, jazz has now conquered the entire world, resulting in an enormous musical versatility. At Conservatorium Jazz & Creative Music we embrace the past, but the present is just as important. As a student you'll learn the craftmanship that is necessary to become an excellent musician, and you are also encouraged to develop your own creativity and find your own sound and voice. Since music, and especially improvisation, is all about interaction, we present specialized ensembles such as modern creative, Nordic jazz, Latin, chamber jazz, big band, free jazz, and fusion & electronic jazz. And of course your craftmanship and creativity will be stimulated during lessons with your main subject teacher.
• Conservatorium | Classical music. The Fontys Conservatorium Classical Music trajectory offers an inspiring ground to excel in studying, performing and composing classical music. The innovative contemporary approach invites students to navigate the unique field of classical music in diverse ways. As a classical musician in our Conservatory, you are encouraged to change roles and positions in the creative process, opening up more professional and artistic opportunities.
  
  At the heart of the conservatory stands the Ensemble Program, a new concept engaging students to a more collaborative creative environment parallel to their individual musical development. We approach music education through a new lens by focusing on creating original compositions rather than simply reproducing existing works. This process includes attention to new disciplines and contemporary topics, aiming to create more visibility and impact.