Upon obtaining their Bachelor of Music degree, highly gifted and talented students may wish to continue their studies and become a ‘Master of Music’. Our Master's degree programme takes two years to complete. The curriculum is put together on the basis of an individual study plan, devised and submitted by the student. Its emphasis is on the candidate's ability to perform in today's demanding, fast-paced professional environment.
To be eligible for admission to the Master's programme, you must hold a music diploma from a recognized institution in the Netherlands (Bachelor of Music), or have attained a comparable level by other means, tailored to the academic programme offered by Maastricht Academy of Music.
Maastricht Academy of Music trains its students to pursue careers in a variety of areas - as soloists, members of orchestral ensembles, composers, big band or choral musicians, accompanists, lecturers etc. Our graduates typically represent a broad range of music genres, usually comprising a mixture of professional practice. They are active as performers, lecturers, composers, as musical directors, representatives of recording companies and recording studios, or as concert agents.
Musicians who have completed the Master of Music programme are distinguished, experienced and proficient artists. They radiate confidence and professionalism, and are intrepid entrepreneurs.
The Master of Music programme is offered by Maastricht Academy of Music and Fontys Conservatorium, Tilburg. These institutions are part of the Fontys and Zuyd University Alliance for Arts Education [Dutch: Alliantie voor de Kunsten Fontys en Zuyd], a joint arts venture between Zuyd University and Fontys University of Professional Education.