ArtEZ Connected
ArtEZ ConnectedAre you a student and do you have musical talent? With this multi-year preparatory course in Zwolle you will increase your chance of being admitted to a music course.
In het kort
- Working days full of workshops and rehearsals at the Academy
- Music theory lessons with a teacher from your (music) school
- Some major subject classes from a Conservatory teacher
- Choice of five study options: Jazz & Pop, MediaMusic, Classical Music, Music Therapy and Music in Education
This preparatory course can be followed at various participating schools.
After the course you will be well prepared for the entrance exam and know whether a music study is something for you.

Program
The basic program focuses on Jazz & Pop, MediaMusic, Classical Music, Music Therapy and Music in Education.
- Weekly music theory lesson from a school music teacher. These lessons prepare you for the admission level of the ArtEZ Academy of Music
- Three major subject classes at the Academy (in addition to the regular vocal/instrumental lessons by your own music school or private teacher)
- Two working days with workshops and rehearsals at ArtEZ
- Evening play(s) at school
- Parent interviews (for secondary school students)
- Transitional auditions at ArtEZ
The program may differ slightly from school to school.
Final music theory exam
At the end of the preparatory course you take a music theory exam at the ArtEZ Academy of Music. If the result is satisfactory, you will receive a certificate, with which you are admitted to the Academy for the theory. This certificate is valid for one year.
Transition auditions
Every year you play for a committee that monitors your progress. The theory teacher and the music school or private teacher are also involved in the progress report.
Admission
Admission is possible from the second year of havo/vwo or vmbo-t. The entrance exams take place in May and June. During the exam at ArtEZ you play a prepared repertoire.
1. Music Theory entry requirements
2. Audition Admission Requirements
Participating schools
Almelo: CSG Het Noordik - info@noordik.nl
Emmen: Esdal College - Alyona Schuiling, a.schuiling@esdalcollege.nl
Harderwijk: Popschool Harderwijk - Jeffrey Migchelsen, jeffrey@popschoolharderwijk.nl
Meppel: Stad & Esch - Hans Hooijer, hhooijer@stadenesch.nl
Zwolle:
Deltion College - Geert Topper, gtopper@deltion.nl
Greijdanus College - Herman Weelink, h.weelink@greijdanus.nl
Meander College - Albert Dam, adam@meandercollege.nl
Van der Capellen Scholengemeenschap - Jaap de Jong, j.dejong@ooz.nl
More info
Looking for more information about the class schedule, costs or the specific program, please contact our Program Coordinator, João Ramos Marta via j.ramosmarta@artez.nl.