Why the Master of Music in Arnhem?

The Master of Music in Arnhem is for musicians and creators who want to think beyond their instrument, genre or discipline. Originally developed from the Jazz & Pop and Music Theatre master’s programmes, it has evolved into a place for artistic autonomy, interdisciplinary experimentation and boundary-pushing artistry. 

You will work within an interdisciplinary community on the ArtEZ university campus in Arnhem, where music, theatre, dance, writing, design and visual art come together. Here, you will have the freedom to deepen or reinvent your artistic practice. You will choose your own specialisation, work on projects that matter to you and explore how your work relates to audience, context and society. 

This master’s programme will not give you ready-made answers. Instead, it offers you space, artistic guidance and a stimulating environment in which to develop your own artistic signature. 

• You will work across disciplines on the art campus, where music, theatre, dance, design, visual art and writing meet.
• You will experiment with new forms and collaborations that cross genres and disciplines.
• You will take a research-based approach: your questions and fascinations drive your process – research is a means, not a goal.
• Together with your lecturers and guest makers, you will create a personal study plan with plenty of room for your own choices and professional feedback.
• You will develop, present and reflect – from studio to stage.