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Application and admission

Application and admission

If you want to follow the master's course Jazz & Pop Arnhem, the first step is to apply for auditions. Learn about the process step by step and what to expect. You'll also find important dates, deadlines, and useful tips to prepare yourself. 

Applying for admission

You can apply for this course through Studielink. First, read the admission process for the master's course Jazz & Pop Arnhem below. You can find general admission information for ArtEZ here. Once you've applied, you'll receive a confirmation email from ArtEZ Student Affairs. After that, the course will provide you with further details regarding the admission process.

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Important dates and deadlines

The 2024 entrance exams take place from the 2nd of April through the 4th of April and from June 3rd through the 14th. You will be scheduled for an entrance exam at the earliest possible moment. The date to apply and upload your portfolio is the 1st of May; applying and doing an entrance exam after this date is possible under the condition that there are still study places available. 
For non EU/EEA passport holders: Your audition will be scheduled in April, due to you needing to meet visa application deadlines. Therefore, the deadline for applying and submitting your portfolio is the 1st of FebruaryIf you have any questions, please get in touch with the course.

Performers and makers with a vision

We are looking for performers and makers who are willing to articulate their own vision of the future of music performance, who are ready to (re)invent their artistic identity and the concept of music, who want to discover new ways of sharing the stories they will encounter. We are welcoming people who want to join forces in creating beautiful things, seeking connection with others to learn from and with them. Are you the visionary ready to take your talent to the next level?

  • To be able to enroll for the programme, you need:

    • a completed bachelor's course in music;
    • a positive result of the entrance examination (see below)
    • proof of your language proficiency (see below).
  • Language requirements apply to all ArtEZ master courses. For the Master Jazz & Pop IELTS 5.5 or similar is required. You will need to prove your language proficiency by handing in a certificate stating your level of English before 31 August. If you need a residence permit to study at ArtEZ, the delivery deadline is 31 May.

    For more information, please check the general language requirements.

  • EU and EEA passport holders can apply until the 1st of May via Studielink, the online Dutch higher education enrollment system. Applications submitted after May 1st will only be processed if there are still enough places available.

    After your registration you will receive a link to our admission portal. This portal contains more information about the procedure and dates of entrance exams and the possibility to upload your motivation letter, CV and introductory video.

  • Pre-selection

    A pre-selection is part of the admission procedure. You will be asked to upload 3 videos in which you play/sing your instrument or of your compositions. These videos reflect your musical craftsmanship and talent.

    • Write a motivation letter using the format you will receive after applying.
    • Make a personal introduction video introducing yourself. Who are you? What makes you tick? We invite you to use all your creativity when making this video. Keep it short and to the point: the maximum length is 5 minutes. Post this video on YouTube (or similar platform) and be sure to add a link to the application form sent to you by the education office.
    • Put together a program that reflects your current level while showing a concrete connection to the learning objectives you mentioned in your motivation letter. During the audition, you present yourself as a musician. You show where you are now and what your plans are for the future. Your possibilities for development in this area are the most important criteria on which you will be assessed.

    Some examples

    If you expressly state in your motivation letter that you want to develop yourself as a craftsman, the committee will strongly focus on your craft skills and the extent to which you could make progress in them when assessing you. If you intend to focus on composing or arranging, you will have to show your own compositions or arrangements at the audition. If you have indicated that you want to study a particular style, the committee will want to hear that style at the audition. Do you want to develop different styles during the master's program? Then show during the audition that you have mastered different styles.

    The audition ends with an interview with the members of the admissions committee, based on your motivation letter in the context of (the program of) your audition, your introductory video and the information you provided through your application form.

    The audition lasts a total of 45 minutes.

  • The committee will announce their recommendation to the Examination Committee immediately after the audition. This committee will make the final decision on whether you will be accepted. You will receive a written notification of this decision within three weeks.

    Please note: a positive decision is only valid for the degree course for which you have applied. If you wish to take the entrance examination for a degree course or specialisation at another location, you will need to register for this separately. Your admission is only valid for the academic year directly following the entrance examination.

    If you do not agree with a negative decision due to the procedure followed, you can lodge an appeal with the Examination Committee.

Study plan: exchanging ideas in advance?

You will get the most out of this master if you have a good idea of what you want to achieve and have begun exploring beforehand. We are able to help you discovering what you want to achieve. The admission process involves writing a motivation letter explaining your reasons for applying and attending an audition. At the start of your studies you draw up a personal study plan with your mentor. After that, we will do all we can to support you in achieving your plan.

Would you like to exchange ideas with us about your goals for this master? Please contact the Education Office via conservatorium.arnhem@artez.nl . Philipp Rüttgers (mentor) and Natascha Weegels (research coach) can provide you with feedback on the content of your plans.

More information?

Do you have questions about the programme, or would you like to know more? Please feel free to contact us via conservatorium.arnhem@artez.nl.