Open day ArtEZ Academy of Music in Zwolle

Saturday 7 November 2026

10:00 - 16:00

Aan de Stadsmuur 88, 8011 VD Zwolle

At the ArtEZ Academy of Music open day in Zwolle, you can discover all our bachelor’s and master’s programmes.

Get a feel for the atmosphere of our beautiful former monastery and discover our programmes. Meet lecturers and students, ask your questions and enjoy live performances. Put together your own programme with information sessions, workshops, taster classes and studio sessions.

Programme information

Music in Education: 10.30, 13.00 and 14.30 (programme information – Kike de Jong)
Music in Education – subject didactics and internships: 11.45 and 13.45
Classical Music: 10.00, 12.00 and 15.00 (programme information – Aljosja Buijs)
Jazz & Pop: 12.00 and 14.00 (programme information – Yuri Honing)
Jazz & Pop: 15.00 (information about the vocal major – Zosja El Rhazi and Nienke Caljouw)
Tailor-Made Music in Education: 10.30 (programme information – Dianne Sandink)
Preparatory Programme Music Zwolle: 11.00 and 13.00 (programme information – Nienke Caljouw)
Master of Music: 13.00 (programme information – Annemarie Reitsma)

Theory and admission

Throughout the day, there are several sessions where you can find out more about the preparatory programme, music theory test and entrance exam.

Music theory test

During the open day, you can take a music theory test for either Jazz & Pop or Classical Music. Pass the test during the open day and you won’t need to take the theory test as part of your entrance exam.

You can sign up at the information desk when you arrive. Make sure you arrive in good time to register.

Have questions about music theory? Ask away, try a practice theory exam or take part in an aural skills test.

General information about music theory with Irene Garcia Barrera · room 2.10 — 11.00
Music theory tests with Pim Witvrouw and Irene Garcia Barrera · 13.00. Registration required.
Practice theory exam · 11.15 and 14.00
Aural skills test · 10.30 and 13.15

There will also be general information sessions and theory assessments with Dianne Sandink and Rogier Steijaards. Visit room 3.16 for information about music theory and theory auditions.

Performances and concerts in the Reulandzaal

10.00 Music in Education Vocal Ensemble
11.00 Jazz & Pop Choir with band and horn section
12.30 ArtEZ Big Band
13.30 ArtEZ Classical Voices
14.00 Composition and Cello
14.30 Violin in the Spotlight

Workshops, open classes and studio sessions

Discover what studying at the conservatory is like, from composing and making music together to studio recording and teaching music.

Studio recording with students throughout the day in the Tilmar Junius Studio
Discover the mandolin with Sebastiaan de Grebber
Open chamber music class with Stefan Blok
Ensemble conducting at 10.00 and 15.15
Music history game Hitster at 10.00 and 14.15
Composition workshop at 10.45 and 12.15
Band in the Classroom at 11.15 and 12.30
Music-making demonstration class at 11.45
Vocal demonstration class at 12.30
Group piano class at 13.15

Discover your instrument

Meet lecturers in a wide range of instruments, including classical and Jazz & Pop vocals, piano, keys, drums, percussion, guitar, bass guitar, double bass, violin, viola, cello, flute, oboe/reeds, clarinet, trumpet, French horn, trombone and accordion. Composition, music production and HaFaBra are also on the programme.

Meet our students and ask your questions

What’s it like to study at the conservatory in Zwolle? Talk to Music in Education students at the information booth in the Music in Education corridor. You can also meet Classical Music and Jazz & Pop students during studio recordings, performances and workshops.

Practical questions about your visit?

Start at the information desk in the canteen. Come here with any general questions or for help finding your way to the different activities.

Open Day 2025, ArtEZ Academy of Music in Zwolle

Are you coming to the open day with someone else? Each prospective student can bring two extra people to the open day.

Adress

Aan de Stadsmuur 88, 8011 VD Zwolle

Accessibility

Not all of ArtEZ's historic buildings are fully wheelchair accessible. If you plan to visit one of the locations with a wheelchair, we recommend contacting Facilities Management via faz@artez.nl in advance.