Royal Study Guide

Conservatoire 2018/19
The Hague
Koninklijk
Conservatorium
Royal Study Guide
Conservatoire 2018/19
The Hague
Koninklijk
Conservatorium
 Contents
Colophon
The Study Guide Bachelor 2018/19 is a Study Guide
publication of the Royal Conservatoire. 2018/19
Prepared and compiled by
Mirjam van den Broek
Marleen Leroy A. About this study guide 9
Martin Prchal
Eleonoor Tchernoff B. Studying at the Royal Conservatoire 15

Photographers C. Organisation 19
Robert Benschop: pages 76/77 C.1 Directorate 19
Joris-Jan Bos: page 78 C.2 Secretariat 19
Jan Hordijk: page 60 C.3 Management staff 19
Ed Jansen: page 11 C.4 Heads of departments 19
Corina Lok: pages 58/59 C.5 Master specialisations 19
Michel Schnater: pages 102/103 C.6 Master Research Team 20
Alex Schröder: pages 7, 8, 12/13, 14, C.7 Lectorates 20
17, 18, 29, 30/31, 32, 52, 81, 82, 92, C.8 Academy of Creative and Performing Arts (ACPA)
98, 104, 108, 135 University of Leiden 20
C.9 Interfaculty School for Young Talent 20
Basis lay-out C.10 Facilities Management 20
Lesley Moore C.11 The University of the Arts,
The Hague 20
Lay-out C.12 Interfaculty School for Young Talent 22
Roos Laan C.13 Royal Conservatoire’s Exam Committee 22
C.14 Royal Conservatoire’s Education Committee 23
Printer C.15 Royal Conservatoire’s Participation Council 24
Drukkerij Quantes, Rijswijk C.16 Quality Culture Office 25
C.17 Student Counsellor 26
C.18 University of the Arts’ Code of Ethics 27
© No rights can be derived from C.19 Inappropriate Behaviour Complaints Procedure and
illustrations. For questions about the Protocol for the Confidential Contact Persons 27
the text, please send an email to C.20 Student Charter of the University of the Arts,
communicatie@koncon.nl. The Hague 28

The information contained in this Study D. Practical information 33

Guide is, beyond (printing) errors and D.1 Education Service Centre 33
omissions, correct at time of publication, D.1.1 Team International Office 33
but may be subject to change during D.1.2 Team Planning 36
the school year. D.1.3 Team Student Administration 38
D.2 Electronics Workshop (EWP) 40
Royal Conservatoire, D.3 Facility Service 41
The Hague 2018 D.3.2. Ticket shop 42
info@koncon.nl D.3.3 Reprography and photocopying 42
koncon.nl D.3.4 In-house emergency service and first aid 42
 D.3.5 Safety regulations 43
D.3.6 Take care of your hearing, you will enjoy
the benefits for a lifetime! 44
D.4 Financial administration 44
D.5 Instrument Fund 45
D.6 Loan of Instruments 45
D.7 IT/System Administration 45
D.7.1 Email account 45
D.7.2 Sending your koncon email to your private
email address for students and teachers 46
D.8 Library 46
D.9 Marketing and Communication /
Fundraising and Partnerships 47
D.9.1 Photography and filming 47
D.9.2 Press requests 48
D.10 Mensendieck 48
D.11 Production Office 49
D.12 Holidays in 2018/19 50
E. The study programmes at the Royal Conservatoire 53
E.1 Foundation Course 54
E.2 Contract education 54
E.3 Artist Certificate 55
E.4 List of Terminology 55
F. The Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of
Music Education 61
I. Introduction 61
II. The structure of the Bachelor of Music curriculum 62
F.1 The theory curricula in the Bachelor of Music 64
F.2 Study progress and reflection 64
F.2.1 Personal contact between student
and teacher 64
F.2.2 Tutors 64
F.2.3 The personal portfolio 65
F.3 The First Year Festival and the First Year Choir 66
F.4 The elective subjects in the second and third year 67
F.4.1 The minor as part of the elective options 68
F.4.2 The educational subjects in the second
and third year 69
F.4.3 Minor Same Instrument and Minor
Related Instrument 69
F.5 Career Development Office (CDO) and
personal projects 70
F.6 The fourth year 71
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F.6.1 Preparation for Professional Practice in
the fourth year of the Bachelor’s programme 71
F.6.2 Extensive programme notes for the final
Bachelor’s presentation 72
F.7 Workshop weeks Creative departments 72
III. Assessment and exemptions in the
Bachelor’s curriculum 73
F.8 The Education and Examination Regulations
of the Royal Conservatoire 73
F.9 The admissions procedure 73
F.10 The propaedeutic exam 74
F.11 The public presentation in the third year 74
F.12 The Bachelor’s final presentation 74
F.13 Exams, presentations and re-sits 75
F.14 Exemptions 75
G. The Bachelor of Dance programme 79
H. The Master’s programmes 83
I. Introduction 83
II. The structure of the Master of Music curriculum 84
H.1 Artistic Development 85
H.2 Research 85
H.2.1 Introduction 85
H.2.2 Structure and content 86
H.2.3 The Research Catalogue 88
H.2.4 Collaboration between Royal Conservatoire
and the University of Leiden 88
H.2.5 Research Prize 88
H.3 Preparation for professional practice 88
III. Admission, presentations and assessment 89
H.4 The admissions procedure 89
H.5 Interim presentations 90
H.6 Final presentations 90
I. Research at the Royal Conservatoire 93
I.1 Research at the KC: mission and vision 93
I.2 Research at the KC: embodiment in the education 94
I.3 Lectorates 94
I.4 Research group and Master’s programme
for teachers 95
I.5 A PhD in the arts 96
J. Collaboration with the University of Leiden 99
J.1 A la carte education 99
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 J.2 Academic electives via ACPA 99
J.3 Programme Practicum Musicae (PM) 100
J.4 Honours Programmes / Honours College
for students at the University of Leiden 100
J.5 Research in the arts at the Academy of
Creative and Performing Arts (ACPA) 101

K. Departmental contact information

K.1 The Classical Music department 105
K.2 The Vocal department 105
K.3 The Conducting department 105
K.4 The Early Music and Historical Performance
department 105
K.5 The Jazz department 106
K.6 The Theory of Music department 106
K.7 The Composition department 106
K.8 The Institute of Sonology 106
K.9 Interfaculty ArtScience 106
K.10 The Art of Sound department 106
K.11 Center of Knowledge in Music Education 106

L. Education and Examination Regulations 109

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A. About this study
guide
This study guide contains important information about the
Royal Conservatoire and its educational programmes. The guide
is divided into four sections:

•• Information about the organisational structure of the Royal

Conservatoire and the University of the Arts, The Hague.
•• Practical information for students and teachers
•• Information about the Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes
•• Contact information about the departments
and their courses

Given the diversity of the courses taught at the Royal

Conservatoire and the volume of relevant information about
them, it has been decided to publish part of the information
in this guide and part on the conservatoire’s website and
its intranet. Accordingly, in this guide you will find frequent
references to other sources of information on the website
or intranet. For example, this guide does not include the full
curricula or descriptions of the subjects taught in each course,
but provides a general description of the programmes with
references to the curriculum overviews and course descriptions
in the recently published Curriculum Handbooks, which have
been recently published at departmental level and can be found
on the conservatoire’s website. This means that changes in the
curricula and course descriptions can be updated centrally and
can be consulted at any time.

The conservatoire also plays an important role as a cultural

centre with a local, regional and national profile. The Royal
Conservatoire is the only conservatoire in the Netherlands
with a concert hall and a professional theatre. Throughout
the year the conservatoire offers an impressive programme of
festivals, workshops, dance performances, orchestral concerts,
opera productions and presentations. The programme of
events is described in the brochure for the coming season
that is published at the beginning of each academic year. To
fully appreciate the dynamics of the Royal Conservatoire as
an institute of education, research and production, it is highly

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recommended that you consult both the study guide and the
programme of events.
The study guide is updated every year. It is compiled by
the Study Guide editors, who would warmly welcome any
suggestions for improvements in the content and/or layout.

Study Guide editors:

Mirjam van den Broek, secretary to consultative bodies
Marleen Leroy, head of communication and marketing
Martin Prchal, vice-principal, education
Elenoor Tchernoff, policy officer education

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B. Studying at the Royal
Conservatoire
Why would anyone come to the Royal Conservatoire to study?
It’s a question we increasingly need to ask ourselves in a world
where potential students have more than enough academies
to choose from at home and abroad. Do students mainly come
for a particular teacher? Actually we’ve discovered from surveys
of students’ motives that the choice of a specific teacher is
proving to be less and less important and that factors of greater
significance are the choice of a particular department or the
choice of the school as a whole or the study programmes.
Conservatories in neighbouring cities and countries frequently
have eminent teachers on their staff as well. Perhaps it’s the
projects being offered? The Royal Conservatoire does indeed
offer an impressive number of projects but if we survey the field,
certainly at international level, we also see other academies
with rich portfolios of interesting cultural activities. Could
it be our reputation as a conservatoire that has seen major
developments in the field of early and contemporary music, or
the fact that we have a Royal charter or that many of our study
programmes have been assessed as excellent, or that we have a
distinctly international character?

Discussion of the Royal Conservatoire’s identity would appear

to have acquired fresh urgency. So we’ve been looking at
the students who find something in the programmes and
the culture of the Royal Conservatoire that they will not
immediately find elsewhere. We believe in the musician of high
artistic merit who is capable of finding his or her own voice, who
can forge a link between tradition and innovation and who can
operate in a variety of genres and contexts. Hence the boost
we have given to the minor in our Bachelor programme that
enables students to attend courses and instrumental classes in
other departments. In the Master programme we are working
towards far-reaching integration of artistic development,
research and preparation for a professional career so that
students are challenged to the utmost to develop their own
distinct profile. Another important distinguishing feature
of the Royal Conservatoire is the unique opportunities that
students are offered to gain professional experience with the

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Residentie Orkest (The Hague Philharmonic) as part of the
Orchestra Master, the various contemporary music ensembles
in the case of the Ensemble Academy Master specialisation,
the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century for those in Side-by-
Side projects in the Early Music department, with the Dutch
Chamber Choir for those studying for the Ensemble vocal
master, and with the Holland Festival and the Nederlandse
Opera in the performances of the music of Stockhausen in
2019 as part of the aus Licht Master specialisation.

So the Conservatoire’s international profile goes much further

than in many academies around us and entails that we are
preoccupied with an international approach to curriculum
development as we are anyway given the presence of a
great many foreign students. By developing joint European
programmes and joint European modules with renowned
institutions abroad, international methods of examining and
assessment, and international accreditations, where we
play a leading role in the Dutch Education ministry’s pilot
on institutional accreditation, we have the opportunity to
develop an internationally-oriented method of evaluation and
assessment tailor-made for the Conservatoire.

All of this will almost certainly entail a different look at

conservatoire teaching. Integration here will be a crucial point
of departure: integration of the various parts of the curriculum,
integration of projects in the teaching, integration of the various
departments. I expect in the run up to our move to the new
building an interesting discussion on these matters to develop
as the ultimate confirmation of our vision of integration with
the practice of our profession. I invite you all to actively join
in this debate.

Martin Prchal, vice principal of education

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C. Organisation
C.1 Directorate C.4 Heads of departments
Principal: Henk van der Meulen Classical Music department: Marlon Titre
h.vdmeulen@koncon.nl m.titre@koncon.nl
Vice-principal education: Vocal department: Monica Damen
Martin Prchal m.damen@koncon.nl
m.prchal@koncon.nl Orchestral Conducting and Wood, wind
Vice-principal facilities and resources: and brass conducting: Wim Vos
Karin van der Lee w.vos@koncon.nl
k.vanderlee@koncon.nl Choral Conducting: Monica Damen
m.damen@koncon.nl
Early Music department: Johannes Boer
C.2 Secretariat j.boer@koncon.nl
Annelique Offers Jazz department: Wouter Turkenburg
a.offers@koncon.nl w.turkenburg@koncon.nl
Nazima Rodjan Music Theory department:
n.rodjan@koncon.nl Suzanne Konings
s.konings@koncon.nl
Composition department: Martijn Padding
C.3 Management staff m.padding@koncon.nl
Principal School for Young Talent: Institute of Sonology: Kees Tazelaar
Jan van Bilsen k.tazelaar@koncon.nl
j.vanbilsen@koncon.nl Art of Sound department: Paul Jeukendrup
Assistant Director Dance Department: p.jeukendrup@koncon.nl
Catharina Boon Center of Knowledge in Music Education:
catharina@koncon.nl Anja van Keulen
Secretary to consultative bodies: anvankeulen@codarts.nl
Mirjam van den Broek Dutch National Opera Academy:
m.vandenbroek@koncon.nl Marjolein Niels
Head Marketing and Communication: dnoa@koncon.nl
Vacant
communicatie@koncon.nl
Quality Culture Office: C.5 Master specialisations
Janneke Ravenhorst ArtScience: Taconis Stolk
kwaliteitszorg@koncon.nl t.stolk@koncon.nl
Head of Education Service Centre: New Audiences and Innovative Practice,
Daphne Polanen aus LICHT: Renee Jonker
d.polanen@koncon.nl r.jonker@koncon.nl
Policy Officer Education: Orchestra Master, Chamber
Eleonoor Tchernoff Music: Marlon Titre
e.tchernoff@koncon.nl m.titre@koncon.nl

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National Master Orchestral Conducting,
Ensemble Academy: Wim Vos
w.vos@koncon.nl
Instruments & Interfaces: Kees Tazelaar
k.tazelaar@koncon.nl
Music Education: Adri de Vugt
a.devugt@koncon.nl
Music Education according to the
Kodály Concept: Suzanne Konings
s.konings@koncon.nl
Music Theory/Music Theory Early Music:
Paul Scheepers
p.scheepers@koncon.nl
C.6 Master Research Team
Heads of Master Research:
Kathryn Cok
k.cok@koncon.nl
Coordinator Master Research:
Klarijn Verkaart
ma.studies@koncon.nl
Research Catalogue support:
Casper Schipper
schipperc@koncon.nl
C.7 Lectorates
Lector ‘Music, Education &
Society’: Paul Craenen
p.craenen@koncon.nl
Lector ‘Research in the Arts’:
Henk Borgdorff
h.borgdorff@koncon.nl
Coordinator Lectorate:
Matthea de Muynck
m.demuynck@koncon.nl
C.8 Academy of Creative
and Performing Arts (ACPA)
University of Leiden
Academic Director:
prof. dr. H.A. Borgdorff
Institute manager:
dr. R.H.M. van der Poel
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Education coordinator: Conservatoire. Each faculty has its own principal. The two
Rogier Schneemann principals are members of the Executive Board. There are also
acpa@hum.leidenuniv.nl two interfaculty programmes: ArtScience and the School for
Coordinator Practicum Musicae (PM), Young Talent. The university’s mission is expressed in terms of
Music Honours College, PM PRE-Class: four broad objectives:
Caroline Cartens •• to offer higher professional education and preparatory
pm@koncon.nl vocational education at the highest possible international
level in preparation for the creation, performance, teaching,
study and/or recording of the arts, covering the domains of
C.9 Interfaculty School the visual arts, design, music and dance;
for Young Talent •• to conduct research;
Principal: Jan van Bilsen •• to contribute to the development of the students;
j.vanbilsen@koncon.nl •• to contribute to the development and practice of the arts.
Director Dance department: Jan Linkens
j.linkens@koncon.nl The university carries out its mission through a wide range
Assistant Director Dance Department: of educational and artistic activities. It provides education,
Catharina Boon organises projects, performances and exhibitions, is active in
catharina@koncon.nl international collaborative projects and exchanges, promotes
Head of Jong KC: Thomas Herrmann interdisciplinary education and has made research a core
t.herrmann@koncon.nl activity. Specific distinguishing features of the university within
Coordinator Jong KC: Annick van Gennip the wider higher education system are:
a.vangennip@koncon.nl •• the pursuit of a high level of technical and artistic standards
Coordinator Fine Arts and in an international context;
Design: Zanne Zwart •• innovation based on tradition, and the integration of
z.zwart@kabk.nl education, research and production.
In association with Leiden University, the university runs
C.10 Facilities Management the Academy of Creative and Performing Arts, in which the
Head of Facilities Management: universities provide education and post-graduate research.
Marise Nagtegaal The director of the Academy of Creative and Performing Arts is
m.nagtegaal@koncon.nl appointed by the Executive Board of the Faculty of Humanities of
Coordinator Facilities Management: Leiden University on the nomination of the Executive Board of the
Detlev Boenders University of the Arts. The members of the Executive Board are:
d.boenders@koncon.nl •• Marieke Schoenmakers, president
Head of Theatre Engineering: Joep de Jong •• Henk van der Meulen, vice-president
j.dejong@koncon.nl
Head of Electronic Workshop: The Executive Board is responsible for achieving the university’s
Lex van den Broek objectives and for its strategy, funding and policy. The Executive
lex@koncon.nl Board is accountable to the Board of Governors. The Executive
Board reports on its principal activities in the Annual Report.
C.11 The University of the Arts, The University of the Arts, The Hague website provides
The Hague information about regulations, protocols and articles of
The University of the Arts, The Hague association. The information is intended for students,
was formed by the merger of the teachers and staff. More information can be found at
Royal Academy of Art and the Royal hogeschoolderkunsten.nl
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C.12 Interfaculty School for Young Talent
The School for Young Talent prepares students for a future in
the world of dance, music or art and design, in combination
with a regular primary or secondary education. The programme
represents a unique opportunity for up and coming artistic talent
to combine regular schooling with classical dance training or a
preparatory course in music or fine arts and design at a very high
level and to an international standard, within a single institute.
For that reason, the school is only open to students who meet our
stringent admission requirements. As different as these talented
students are, they also have a great deal in common. They share
a pleasure and passion in exploring and expanding their creative
boundaries. They also develop the personal ‘tools’ to deepen
and enhance their particular talent: craftsmanship, discipline,
dedication and, last but not least, the capacity to share that
talent with others.
Further information about the School for Young Talent can
be found at svjt.nl/en
C.13 Royal Conservatoire’s Exam Committee
The Board has appointed an Exam Committee with the task of
ensuring that exams, presentations and final presentations are
organised and conducted properly. Its other responsibilities include
appointing the committees of examiners, awarding certificates,
granting exemptions and supervising compliance with the
Education and Examination Regulations. The Exam Committee’s
regulations stipulate the rules and regulations for the way the
committee works. See intranet.koncon.nl/examcommittee.
Students may apply to the Exam Committee for exemption from
a subject in the curriculum on the basis of a previous study or
previously acquired competences. The procedure for granting
an exemption is laid down in the Education and Examination
Regulations. See chapter L, or go to intranet.koncon.nl/esc.
The members of the Exam Committee are:
•• Enno Voorhorst, Classical Music department, chairman
•• Mirjam van den Broek, secretary
•• Arjen Berends, Music Theory department
•• Ernst Bergmans, external expert
•• Phyllis Ferwerda, Vocal department
•• Johan van Kreij, Sonology department
•• Suzan Overmeer, Music in Education department
•• Ludmilla Molenaar, Dance department
•• Lotte Sprengers, KABK
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Meetings of the Exam Committee are open to the public
and are generally held once a month. The Exam Committee
has its own page on the conservatoire’s intranet, where
you will find the agendas and reports of the meetings. See
intranet.koncon.nl/examcommittee.
The Exam Committee can be contacted via
examencommissie.kc@koncon.nl or by leaving a message
in the post boxes on the first floor (M-corridor).
C.14 Royal Conservatoire’s Education Committee
The Education Committee has the right to consent regarding
a number of articles in the Education and Examination
Regulations and checks compliance. The committee’s members
include representatives of the teaching staff and students from
different programmes. The Education Committee’s statutory
tasks and the rules governing the composition and procedures
of the Study Programme Education Committee are laid down
in the Charter of the Education Committees of the University of
the Arts, see hogeschoolderkunsten.nl.
The members of the Education Committee are:
•• Mirjam van den Broek, secretary (NTS)
•• Yvonne Smeets (TS)
•• Roger Regter (TS)
•• Julia Stegeman (OP)
•• Sander van Dorst (ST)
•• Kent Moussault (ST)
•• Anne Ofman (TS)
•• vacancy, Bachelor Music student
•• vacancy, Master Music student
•• vacancy, Master Sonology student
The meetings of the Education Committee are open
to the public and are generally held on the second
Tuesday of the month. The Education Committee has
its own page on the conservatoire’s intranet, where you
will find the agendas and reports of the meetings. See
intranet.kon con.nl/advisorybodies/educationcommittee
The Education Committee can be contacted via
oc@koncon.nl or by leaving a message in the post box on
the first floor (M-corridor)
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C.15 Royal Conservatoire’s Participation Council
The University of the Arts has two Participation Councils,
one for the Royal Academy of Art and one for the Royal
Conservatoire. Both boards include representatives of staff and
students. The members of the two boards elect the members
of the Central Participation Council. The rules concerning
participation by staff and students in the formulation of
the university’s policy are laid down in the Regulations on
Participation of the University of the Arts, The Hague, see
hogeschoolderkunsten.nl. The regulations provide a framework
for communication between the Executive Board and the
Central Participation Council and between the faculty
principals and their respective councils.
The members of the Conservatoire (KC) Participation Council are:
•• Juraj Stanik, chairman (TS)
•• Ilze van der Vlist-de Ridder, vice chairman (NTS)
•• Federico Forla, secretary(ST)
•• Ruth Fraser (NTS)
•• Wouter Verschuren (TS)
•• Peter Csuka (ST)
•• Joram van Ketel (ST)
•• Omer Eilam (ST)
•• Kolja Meeuwsen, observer School of Young Talent (TS)
ST = student / TS = teaching Staff / NTS = non-teaching staff
The members of the Central Participation Council are:
•• Pawel Pokutycki, chairman Royal Academy of Art
•• Ioana Ciora, vice chairman, Royal Academy of Art
•• Ruth Fraser, secretary, Royal Conservatoire
•• Lizzy Kok, Royal Academy of Art
•• Wouter Verschuren, Royal Conservatoire
•• Jonathan Hielkema, Royal Academy of Art
•• Peter Csuka, Royal Conservatoire
•• Federico Forla, Royal Conservatoire
•• Kolja Meeuwsen, School of Young Talent
•• Sophia Bulgakova, ArtScience
The Royal Conservatoire’s Participation Council has its own
page on the conservatoire’s intranet where general information,
news items and the agendas and reports of meetings are
published: intranet.koncon.nl/advisorybodies.
The Royal Conservatoire’s Participation Council can be
contacted via dmr@koncon.nl
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C.16 Quality Culture Office
At the Royal Conservatoire artistic standards and educational
quality are brought together in the vision on quality.
The essence of the study programmes (the artistic standards
underpinning what the students are taught) is explicitly tied
to educational quality and its monitoring. The remit of quality
assurance is therefore shifting to a quality culture at the Royal
Conservatoire in a broader perspective.
The main underlying idea in developing the new quality
concept at the Royal Conservatoire is to achieve a close link
between the internal and external perception of quality and
the accompanying instruments. More than ever the results
of internal quality reviews should constitute input for those
carried out externally and vice versa.
We monitor in-house opinions on the quality of the
programmes in various ways:
•• Student satisfaction survey
•• Subject and project evaluations
•• Staff satisfaction surveys
•• Annual management plans of the departments
•• Student panels
•• Feedback from the Examination Committee and the
Education Committee
•• Management information
The results and reports on the internal perception of quality
together constitute an important source of opportunities
for making improvements which if possible can be directly
implemented but which in conjunction with each other serve
as input for improvement plans or campaigns that can have an
impact on the internal perception of quality.
The source of opportunities for improvement also feed into the
cycle of external perception of quality. Knowledge about what
is going well and what can be done better is a sound basis for
various external documents such as self-evaluation reports,
but also annual reports and other publications. Instruments
often already exist that can be used to measure, verify and
monitor external perception.
•• Professional stakeholders meeting
•• Alumni surveys
•• Accreditation processes
•• External (international) members of committees of examiners
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•• Visits by critical friends (external reviewers at
departmental level)
All the information that we gather using these instruments
constitute input for the accreditation cycle (which brings
external perception full circle), but also feed into the internal
cycle and the development of ongoing improvement. Internal and
external feedback are thus brought into much better balance.
Results of all surveys are published on the Quality Culture Office
department’s intranet page intranet.koncon.nl/qualityculture and
discussed on regular basis in the internal newsletter.
Further information about the Quality Culture Office
department is available from: Janneke Ravenhorst and
Frederique Luijten qualityassurance@koncon.nl.
C.17 Student Counsellor
Students can contact the counsellor on a range of issues.
These can be practical problems relating to matters such as
study financing and the possibilities of applying for grants, but
also personal matters. Students can approach the student
counsellor themselves. The counsellor also maintains close
contact with the tutors, departmental heads and main subject
teachers. The latter are the first point of contact for study-
related problems. In the event of personal problems, students
are referred to the counsellor. Naturally, the final decision
on this always lies with the student. Interviews between the
students and the counsellor are confidential. Practical issues
can generally be resolved with one or two meetings. For
personal issues, a number of one-hour consultations (usually
between two and eight) are arranged. Sometimes a longer
period of coaching is prescribed for students with, for example,
ADHD, Asperger syndrome, dyslexia, etc., who are entitled to
additional help under the Equal Treatment Act. The counsellor’s
recommendation can also take the form of finding out, together
with the student, what help outside of school might be of use.
Further information is available from the counsellor:
Paul Deneer
p.deneer@koncon.nl
Office hours: Monday 10.00 am. to 12.00 pm., Tuesday
10.00 am. to 16.00 pm., Wednesday 10.00 pm. to 12.00
pm. and Friday 10.00 am. to 18.00 pm.
Open office hours on Wednesday from 12.00 pm.
to 12.45 pm.
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C.18 University of the Arts’ Code of Ethics
The code of conduct lays down the basic rules on how staff
and students of the University of the Arts should treat one
another. It provides a framework designed to create a safe and
stimulating environment in which to work and study. In such
an environment, proper behaviour requires courtesy towards
and respect for others and inappropriate behaviour should be
avoided. Inappropriate behaviour should always be addressed,
either by directly confronting the individuals concerned or by
bringing their conduct to the attention of others.
All employees and students are explicitly informed of the basic
rules and expectations with regard to how people should treat
each other within the university through this code of conduct.
The code of conduct is part of the university’s policy to create
a stimulating, safe and discrimination free environment in
which to work and study. Other elements of this policy are
the Inappropriate Behaviour Complaints Procedure and the
Protocol for the Confidential Contact Persons.
Further information about the Code of Ethics can be
found at hogeschoolderkunsten.nl.
C.19 Inappropriate Behaviour Complaints Procedure and
the Protocol for the Confidential Contact Persons
Inappropriate Behaviour Complaints Committee:
•• Suzanne Konings, head of Music Theory,
Royal Conservatoire
•• Elleke Bijsterveld, teacher School for Young Talent
•• Taco Stolk, head of Interfaculty ArtScience
Deputy members:
•• Julia Stegeman, teacher Music Education department,
Royal Conservatoire
•• Niki van Strien, coordinator academy-wide education,
Royal Academy of Art
•• Peter de Graaf, teacher School for Young Talent
The university’s Confidential Contact Persons are:
•• Paul Deneer, student counsellor, Royal Conservatoire and
Royal Academy of Art
•• Pauline Schep, coordinator Graphic Design,
Royal Academy of Art
•• Gerda van Zelm, teacher Vocal department,
Royal Conservatoire
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Go to the University of the Arts website for more information
about the Procedure for dealing with complaints of
inappropriate behaviour / Protocol for the Confidential Adviser
hogeschoolderkunsten.nl/en/organisation/rules-of-conduct.

Emergency phone numbers

•• In the event of acute danger or serious trouble
(aggression, discrimination, sexual intimidation or (sexual
(violence): 112 (police)
•• For assistance with an acute case of possible suicide: 113
(crisis line suicide prevention)
•• For questions and assistance after assault or rape: Centrum
Seksueel Geweld (Centre for Sexual Violence) 0800 – 0188
•• (these numbers can be reached 24/24)

C.20 Student Charter of the University of the Arts,

The Hague
The University of the Arts, The Hague has a Student
Charter setting out the rights and obligations of the
students. The Student Charter contains information
about enrolment, education and research, exams,
student facilities, house rules and legal protection. The
Student Charter is published on the university’s website,
hogeschoolderkunsten.nl/en/students/student-charter.

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D. Practical
information
D.1 Education Service Centre
The Education Service Centre (ESC) ensures in practical
terms that students are able to study properly at the Royal
Conservatoire. The ESC sees to the enrolment and admission
of new students, draws up programme timetables, ensures
that students can keep track of their progress in Osiris and
that once having obtained all the requisite credits students are
awarded their diploma. The ESC makes sure that international
students are helped with visas, residence permits and
registration with the local authority. The ESC also informs
students about opportunities for studying abroad by means of a
temporary exchange.

Communication with students: student email address

and post box
To keep all students informed about their studies and progress
the SSC, as well as teachers and departmental heads,
communicate by using students’ email address ending in
@koncon.nl. Make sure you regularly read your emails or that
your emails are sent on to an email address that you check
frequently, see page 45.

In addition all students have a post box in the central hall of

the building. The post box is used to share information. Your
own post box is downstairs in the hall opposite reception. If
you can’t find it, go to reception to ask.

D.1.1 Team International Office

International students coming to the Netherlands
The Royal Conservatoire has an International Office where
you can go to with questions about scholarships, residence
permits and other formalities.

If you are coming from outside the European Union (EU) /

European Economic Area (EEA), you will require a valid
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cases an entry visa as well. For more information go to the
website koncon.nl/internationaloffice.
See page 38 for more information about compulsory
registration of your address.
Many students from outside the EU/EEA are obliged
to undergo a Tuberculosis test (TBC). A TBC test
is arranged by appointment at the Municipal
Health Service.
Residence Permit (VVR)
If you are an international student from Australia, Canada,
Japan, New Zealand, United States of America or South Korea,
you do not need an entry visa to come to the Netherlands but
you do need a residence permit (VVR).
If you have not yet been in touch with the International
Office, please go there immediately after your arrival at the
conservatoire. You will be invited at the start of the academic
year for an informative meeting about the procedures for
applying for a residence permit for the purpose of studying
that will be submitted by the Royal Conservatoire.
Provisional Residence Permit (MVV)
If you are coming from outside the European Union and you
are not a national of one of the following countries: Australia,
Canada, Japan, New Zealand, United States of America or
South Korea, you first need a Provisional Residence Permit
(MVV) to be able to travel to the Netherlands; this is an entry
visa. After being admitted to the Royal Conservatoire get in
touch with the International Office about the application for
a Provisional Residence Permit (MVV). Having arrived in the
Netherland the procedure for the residence permit (VVR)
commences automatically. Please report to the International
Office with your passport containing the Provisional Residence
Permit (MVV) sticker as soon as possible after you have arrived
in the Netherlands.
NB: if you need a Provisional Residence Permit (MVV) because
of your nationality and you travel to the Netherlands without
that MVV you cannot be enrolled as a student and you will
have to return to your home country. You cannot in that case
use the studying facilities of the Royal Conservatoire.
Registration with the local authority
All students studying at the Royal Conservatoire must be
registered at a valid Dutch address. This is done in the
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municipal personal records database in the municipality
where you live. All new international students at the Royal
Conservatoire have an easy opportunity of arranging this
compulsory registration with the municipality on Thursday
13 September. To do this you must have handed in all the
requisite documents beforehand. You will be sent an invitation
by email in good time.
International exchange
Students at the Royal Conservatoire may study abroad
for part of their study at the conservatoire in the form of
an international exchange. ERASMUS + is a European
Commission programme intended mainly to promote
cooperation between the participating countries in the
field of education.
If you go on an exchange through the ERASMUS+ programme
grants are available that help towards possible additional
costs of going abroad to study or spending a period of time
living and studying abroad.
As an exchange student you can go to an educational
establishment with which the Royal Conservatoire has an
Inter-Institutional-Agreement (IIA). At the moment IIAs have
been concluded with higher schools of music in the following
countries: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland,
France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania,
Norway, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia,
Spain, Czech Republic, Turkey, United Kingdom, Sweden
and Switzerland.
An ERASMUS+ exchange offers students the
following benefits:
•• A place at one of the participating music institutes, without
payment of additional fees; students only pay fees at their
home institution.
•• Full recognition of the period spent studying abroad as an
integral part of their course. The host institution provides
a Transcript of Records (a list of grades for the subjects
taken) confirming the student’s attendance on completion
of the period of study.
•• An ERASMUS+ scholarship towards the additional costs of
studying abroad, such as travel costs and the higher cost of
living in the host country.
•• Assistance in enrolling and securing a place at the
institution abroad.
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•• The host institution will usually provide help in finding Timetables
a place to stay. At the start of each academic year all students enrolled at
the Royal Conservatoire are given a timetable. The timetable
Scholarships and funds for studying abroad indicates the group classes (theory or elective classes). The
In addition to exchange grants other grants are available for principal subject classes are individual and are planned with you
studying abroad are: and the principal subject teacher.
•• The VSB Fund: a scholarship programme for motivated Dutch
students who want to complete their study abroad. Booking rooms by students
•• Holland Scholarship, the Royal Conservatoire offers a limited We use the Asimut system for room reservations and timetabling.
number of scholarships for students interested in a short The programme is integrated with intranet: if you log in on
study in a country outside the EEA. intranet, je can reserve a study room direct in Asimut. A various
places at the Royal Conservatoire you will find kiosks, near the
Many other specific grants are available. More student post boxes and in the upper foyer, where you can book
information can be found on the website of the Dutch a room to study in using Asimut. You can confirm a booked room
organisation for internationalisation in education, Nuffic: with your student card and you can also book rooms impromptu.
wilweg.nl/financiering/beursopener.
The following rules apply to you as a student for reservations:
Students at the Royal Conservatoire who find themselves in •• A study room can be booked two days in advance.
financial difficulties can also apply for grants from various funds •• Every student receives a quota for booking rooms, usually of
in the Netherlands. Further information is available from Paul around 3 hours. Quota and booking possibilities regarding
Deneer, student counsellor (p.deneer@koncon.nl). some instruments are different from the regular procedure.
•• You only have access to a room that is appropriate to your
Team international Office principal subject and year.
International Relations Coordinator •• Study rooms can be booked for up to ninety minutes
Elsa Ferreira maximum, with a minimum period of 15 minutes.
e.ferreira@koncon.nl •• A last-minute reservation can be made at any time via intranet
Room: M105 or at the kiosks near the student post boxes or in the upstairs
foyer, where you will be able to see whether any rooms are
Erasmus Student Mobility free. A last-minute reservation is made two hours or less
Suong Thach beforehand. This time will not be extracted from the quota.
erasmus@koncon.nl
Room: Education Service Centre For more information about the rules for students wishing
to book a room, see intranet.koncon.nl/asimut.
Foreign Student Advisor
Eugène Eijken The exams and (final) presentations are planned in Asimut.
international@koncon.nl Once the date and time are final, the candidates receive a
+31(0)70 315 1407 confirmation email of the exam schedule. Change of day and
Room: Education Service Centre time is not possible. To organise a (final) presentation you
need to fill in a form in which you can, for instance, make a
drawing of the stage layout or apply for baroque instruments:
D.1.2 Team Planning intranet.koncon.nl/presentations.
The Planning department organizes the use of classrooms
and study rooms, concert halls and studios and makes Students who wish to reserve a concert hall or a studio for
the timetables, exam schedules and reservations of a special event or to rehearse for a (final) presentation can
rooms for teachers. do so through the planning department. Send an email to:
planning@koncon.nl

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 For more information about the rules for teachers
wishing to book a room and the forms to use, see
intranet.koncon.nl/asimut.
Team Planning
Saskia van Daalhoff
Rossano Ghira
Esther Verweij
Sita van Groesen
+31(0)70 315 1545
planning@koncon.nl
D.1.3 Team Student Administration
The Student Administration is located in the Education Service
Centre where students can go to with matters relating to
administrative aspects of their study. The contact person
for questions about educational matters is the head of the
relevant department.
Address details
Every enrolled student must be registered at a valid address
in the municipal personal records database. The address must
be the same as the one used for the student by the education
service DUO in Groningen.
Studielink
Studielink is the online enrolment system for higher education
in the Netherlands. Students can enrol or re-enrol at a university
of applied sciences (‘hogeschool’) or university and manage
their own student data through the Studielink website,
studielink.nl, such as place of residence and postal address.
Students can use the system to enrol (for one place of study
only), to deregister or to change an address and can always
check, update or delete any information that they themselves
have entered in the system. These changes are automatically
passed on to the educational institution and to DUO, the
government implementation organisation for education.
Studielink is therefore the central spot where students can
arrange all the administrative matters to do with their study.
OSIRIS study tracking system
OSIRIS is the Royal Conservatoire’s digital study tracking
system for students at universities of applied science and
course participants. Students can look at their own study
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results by logging on to their own OSIRIS page. Under different
tabs the page contains personal data, information about the
accessibility of the head of the department and tutor and study
results in the form of study progress reviews.
How does it work?
•• Go to the Royal Conservatoire intranet: intranet.koncon.nl.
Log in with your personal koncon account number (student
number and password.
•• The link OSIRIS Student is on the right-hand side of the home
page. Click on the OSIRIS button and log in again with the
koncon account number.
•• Your personal OSIRIS page opens.
•• You can find a manual on the intranet site of the Student
Administration Office in the OSIRIS Student file.
If you find an error in OSIRIS, either regarding progress
with your study or a missing grade, report this to your head
of department.
Student Card and other information
At the beginning of your academic year you receive a student
card. You have to submit a passport photograph for the card.
The passes will be available from the start of the academic year
at the Education Service Centre. Students need the card for the
use of the following facilities:
•• to reserve study rooms
•• to receive keys for study rooms
•• to borrow equipment
•• to borrow books/music in the library
•• use of the photocopy machines
•• for discounts on the price of music, professional literature
and tickets for concerts and museums.
If you lose the student card, a replacement card will cost €11,–.
The Student Administration Office will issue a new student
card on production of a receipt from the accounts department.
Student cards found in the building are returned to the
Education Service Centre.
Student accommodation
Students are expected to arrange their own accommodation.
You are advised to start looking for accommodation in June or
July if possible. Go to koncon.nl/housing for an overview of the
options. Students who want help in looking for accommodation
can register online with the DUWO student housing section.
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DUWO has a House of Music with 43 well insulated residential purchase of equipment for all departments, and repairs,
studios for both international and Dutch students. Generally modifies, designs and builds electronic equipment. The small
speaking there is a waiting list for student accommodation. workshop of the EWP also provides space for students and
teachers to work on (electronic) projects under the supervision of
DUWO experienced technicians.
Stamkartplein 98
2521 ER The Hague Electronics Workshop
+31(0)70 305 1400 Lex van den Broek
denhaag@duwo.nl Paul Schenkels
duwo.nl/en Marko Uzunovski

Another possibility is to find temporary housing via Ad Hoc +31(0)70 315 1594
(adhocbeheer.nl), also known as ‘anti-squat’ housing. These are ewp@koncon.nl
usually empty buildings awaiting demolition. koncon.nl/EWP
For residence from 1 day to 10 months in a fully furnished studio: Downstairs to the left of the reception.
The Student Hotel, The Hague: thestudenthotel.com/thehague. The Electronics Workshop is open from 1.00 to 5.00
p.m. on Monday and from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on
Team Student Administration Tuesday to Friday.
Milla Cuperus
Lisette de Lignie
Angelique Loeve D.3 Facility Service
Kenrick Peterson The Royal Conservatoires’ Facility Service consists of the
Soung Thach reception desk, ticket shop/telephone switchboard, reprography
Sita van Groesen and technical service.

studentadministration@koncon.nl
D.3.1 Reception
The staff at the reception desk are the first point of contact for
D.2 Electronics Workshop (EWP) everyone who enters the Royal Conservatoire. It is also the place
The Electronic Workshop at the Royal Conservatoire is the where students and teachers collect the key for their reserved study
electronic heart of the school. The team consisting of four or teaching rooms. Students will be given their key on presentation
student assistants and three technicians in permanent of their student pass. It is possible to see when rooms will become
employment is an important mainstay for all technically related available on the information screens or the kiosk monitors.
issues in music education. During the many concerts and
presentations inside but also outside the Conservatoire, the EWP Employees of Facility Services
provides technical support when it comes to music amplification, Marise Nagtegaal
projecting videos, and making audio and video recordings. Detlev Boenders
Guiding and coaching of students and teachers during concerts Peter Bergman
and projects is one of the EWP’s responsibilities. Francisca Drop
In support of their work, students and teachers can also Bram van Heijningen
use the extensive equipment lending service of the EWP, Robert van Heijningen
ranging from cables, microphones and sound recorders to Belinda Langelaan
complete sound systems. Max van Maarschalkerweerd
Bob van Pamelen
EWP maintains the audio-visual equipment in all studios, Elisha van Peerwijk
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 Anchela Moennasing-Rajbalsing
Ilze de Ridder
Nouschka Salome
Ignace Verschoor
+31(0)70 315 1506
receptie@koncon.nl
The opening times of the conservatoire can be found on
the website koncon.nl/contact
D.3.2. Ticket shop
The Ticket shop next to the reception is the spot where
tickets for concerts, performances etc. can be booked, bought
and picked up. Credit for the copying machine can also be
purchased at the Ticket shop. Cash can be paid but the use of
debit cards with a PIN is preferable.
+31(0)70 315 1510
ticketshop@koncon.nl
Monday to Friday from 11.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
D.3.3 Reprography and photocopying
Students can only have printing, copying and binding done in
the reprography department for specific requests and only on
payment in cash (the copy card cannot be used). Submit the
material you want copying in good time. It can get busy.
Students can use their student pass to pay for copying and
printing, but the card will first need to be registered (the manual
for this can be found at intranet.koncon.nl/esc). The photocopy
machines are located in the foyer opposite the reception desk
and in the library. Credit for copying can be uploaded onto the
card at the Ticket shop in the hall.
+31(0)70 315 1551
reprografie@koncon.nl
Entrance inside the bicycle area.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 9.00
a.m. to 3.30 p.m.
D.3.4 In-house emergency service and first aid
The conservatoire has an in-house emergency service. In the
event of an emergency, the public address system instructs
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everyone to leave the building. Anyone who is in the building
at the time (students, teachers and staff members) must then
follow the instructions of the members of the emergency service
team who can be recognised by their special vests. The following
employees of the Royal Conservatoire have received training in
providing first aid in the event of accidents:
•• Netty Baarslag (library)
•• Peter Bergman (reception)
•• Paul Schenkels (Electronic Workshop)
D.3.5 Safety regulations
Safety floor plans have been mounted throughout the building
showing the closest emergency exit routes and aids. The most
important safety regulations are also given on these notices.
Leaflets with the safety rules are available at the reception desk.
In the case of evacuation:
•• An alarm is sounded in the form of a slow whoop or through
the public address system.
•• Leave the space you are in and shut the door (do not lock it).
•• Take your personal belongings with you unless this would
cause a delay.
•• Leave the building immediately by means of the
(emergency) exits.
•• Follow the evacuation instructions given by the emergency
services officer on duty (BHV).
•• Use the stairs, never use the lifts.
•• Report to the assembly point and wait there for
further instructions.
Be familiar with:
•• The number of the general telephone switchboard of the Royal
Conservatoire, +31(0)70 315 1515 and the emergency number
500 (only through internal telephones).
•• The evacuation plan of the building with the instructions
“What to do in the event of …”
•• The location of the extinguishers and hand fire alarms.
•• Escape routes and emergency exits.
•• Situations (accidents, fire etc.) where assistance is
presumably needed, report immediately to the reception
or phone the number +31(0)70 315 1515 or the internal
alarm number 500.
•• Give the name and the location where the emergency
situation is occurring and if need be any particulars about the
nature of the situation
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•• It is explicitly not the intention to phone 112 yourself.
•• If there is a victim remain with the victim until help arrives.
D.3.6 Take care of your hearing, you will enjoy the benefits
for a lifetime!
Hearing and its protection is one of the most important topics
for a musician. For professional musicians, proper hearing is
vital for a lasting career while at the same time they face above
average risks to proper hearing. It is therefore important for
musicians to know how the ear works, what the risks of damage
to their hearing are and how those risk can be avoided. The Royal
Conservatoire is happy to provide information and advice about
hearing and its protection. Ear protectors are available at the
machine at the entrance of the canteen.
For further information, go to intranet.koncon.nl/esc
D.4 Financial administration
The Financial administration office is the place to:
•• pay study fees
•• pay for a new student card if you have lost one. Payment can
be made with a bank card, a debit card with the maestro logo
and with Eurocard or Visa.
•• claim travel expenses: by submitting an expenses claim form
(available from project managers), accompanied by the
original tickets or a print of a travel overview from your student
travel card. You can find the travel overview at ov-chipkaart.nl.
The expenses claim form can be submitted as a pdf file to
facturenkc@hdkdenhaag.nl
For more information regarding travel expensives for
students, go to intranet.koncon.nl/esc
Questions about tuition fees can be submitted to
studyfees@hdkdenhaag.nl
Financial administration accounts payable
Anja Bakker
+31(0)70 315 1583
Financial administration other financial affairs
Madeleine Belinfante
+31(0)70 315 1581
boekhouding@koncon.nl
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Room: M107 (first floor)
The Financial administration’s opening hours
(for expenses claims and payments): from 10.30
a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
D.5 Instrument Fund
Under certain circumstances, students of the Royal Conser-
vatoire can receive an interest free loan to buy an instrument.
The maximum amount of the loan is €6.000,-. The loan must
be repaid within a maximum of 60 months.
For more information, go to koncon.nl/instrumentenfonds
For the conditions and procedures, go to
intranet.koncon.nl/esc
D.6 Loan of Instruments
Students can borrow instruments from the conservatoire for
projects, for a brief period or for the entire academic year.
Students wishing to borrow an instrument should apply to the
project manager in question.
D.7 IT/System Administration
The System Administration department provides support
for students, teachers and other staff members of the
conservatoire. The department tries to simplify the use of ICT
for everyone and constantly strives to improve the support
in consultation with the users. The System Administration
department also maintains the conservatoire’s entire IT
infrastructure and helps departments to design their own ICT
systems. The audiovisual services encompass use of software
for photography. Anyone wishing to use the offered services
and products must have a Royal Conservatoire user account,
which is issued to every new student at the beginning of
the academic year.
D.7.1 Email account
Every student is given an email address at the Royal
Conservatoire with a personal account. General information
and messages about progress with the studies, lessons
or projects are sent only to this email address. Students
are strongly advised to read messages sent to this email
address on a regular basis. Students are only issued with the
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email account (in a letter deposited in their mail box) when
all their payments have been made. Students who have not
paid their fees before 15 July 2018 will be denied access to
intranet, emails, computers, printers, etc. For questions about
email and the email account and WiFi, contact the System
Administration department.
D.7.2 Sending your koncon email to your private email
address for students and teachers
It is possible for students to automatically forward emails
that are sent to their koncon mailbox to their private email
address (Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo etc.). A connection is required
for this between the conservatoire’s webmail and the
private mail address.
Go to intranet.koncon.nl/IT to download the manual. As soon
as the connection has been made between the conservatoire’s
webmail and the private mail no more emails will arrive in the
student’s koncon mailbox. A new link has to be made between
the conservatoire’s webmail and the private email address
should the latter be changed.
Teachers who wish to forward their koncon mail can apply to
System Administration.
System Administration
Marcel Beijer
beijerm@koncon.nl
Room: M108 (first floor)
Sander Beenen
systeembeheer@koncon.nl
Bas Kalle
b.kalle@koncon.nl
+31(0)70 315 1587
Room: M106 (first floor)
D.8 Library
The Royal Conservatoire has a library with a large collection of
sheet music, books, reference works, magazines and CDs. The
conservatoire also subscribes to a number of databases (JSTOR,
Oxford Music Online, RILM, RISM), which can be consulted via the
library’s website on the intranet. The largest part of the collection
can be found in the library’s online catalogue at koncon.nl/library.
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For accurate details of the entire collection it is necessary to visit
the library and consult the card catalogue. Only students, alumni
and staff of the Royal Conservatoire can borrow works.
Library
Martie Severt
Netty Baarslag
Thijs van Kempen
Gregor Verwijmeren
+31(0)70 315 1572
library.kc@koncon.nl
koncon.nl/facilities
Second floor M-corridor.
The library is open from Monday to Thursday from 11.00 a.m.
to 6.00 p.m. and on Friday from 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
During holidays, if the library is not closed, the opening
hours are from 2.00 to 4.00 p.m.
D.9 Marketing and Communication / Fundraising
and Partnerships
The principal objectives of the Marketing & Communication
department are to actively promote the conservatoire to
outsiders and to optimise the internal flow of information.
The Marketing & Communication department serves several
purposes: to attract new students, to maintain a positive image
of the Royal Conservatoire, to generate larger audiences for
concerts and performances and to maintain and strengthen
contacts with the cultural community, the municipality, partners
and other interested parties in The Hague and elsewhere.
Activities of the Marketing & Communication department follow
the lines of: project communications and publicity, internal and
external communications, digital communications, corporate
communications, PR & press and fundraising.
D.9.1 Photography and filming
Photographs and films commissioned by the Royal Conservatoire
are used solely for its own promotional purposes. Final
presentations are recorded by the Royal Conservatoire for
accreditation purposes; these recordings are not made available
to students or teachers. Any student, teacher or staff member
who does not wish to be filmed or photographed should inform
the Marketing & Communication department.
Visitors and those involved with the Royal Conservatoire are
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not permitted to make recordings of photos of concerts,
performances, lessons, master classes or other activities in the
halls, studios, teaching or study rooms without the permission
of the students, teachers or members of staff.
D.9.2 Press requests
Any students, teachers and/or other staff members who are
going to be interviewed, filmed or photographed by journalists,
camera teams and/or photographers in the school must notify
the Marketing & Communication department. The press can
only be admitted to the Conservatoire with permission of the
Marketing & Communication department. The member of the
press must then wait at the reception until he or she is collected
by the person with whom the appointment has been made.
Information about the conservatoire’s policy on media coverage
and filming can be found at intranet.koncon.nl/communication.
Marketing and Communication
Marketing & Communication
+31(0)70 315 1528
communicatie@koncon.nl
Graphic Designer: Roos Laan
r.laan@koncon.nl
Room: M105 (first floor)
Fundraising and Partnerships
Christine Philips
+31(0)70 315 1440
c.philips@koncon.nl
D.10 Mensendieck
Marjon Kuijers has been practicing Mensendieck remedial
therapy since 1996. She treats clients with a range of
complaints, including back and neck problems and complaints
arising from MS, stress, arthrosis, etc. Marjon is herself a
musician (violinist) and treats many musicians. Posture and
movement are important factors when playing an instrument.
Mensendieck remedial therapy
Marjon Kuijers
lijfenmuziek.nl
musici-oefentherapie.nl
By appointment only
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D.11 Production Office
In addition to the individual and group lessons, students
also participate in projects, including orchestra projects,
ensembles, chamber music, master classes, etc. The head
of the department first makes a schedule for the year and
students are then assigned to projects in consultation with
the teachers. The manager of a project coordinates the
production process, including drawing up and distributing
rehearsal schedules, ordering and copying sheet music,
collecting and communicating concert details, etc. Students
organising their own projects are also strongly advised to refer
to the production office for advice.
Production office
Project Manager Classical Music department:
Fabienne Kramer
+31(0)70 315 1523
f.kramer@koncon.nl
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Coordinator education and Project Manager Early Music
department: Brigitte Rebel
+31(0)70 315 1521
b.rebel@koncon.nl
Monday and Tuesday from 9.00 - 16.30, Thursday and
Friday from 9.00 - 14.30, Wednesday by appointment.
Coordinator education and Project Manager Creative
Departments: Erika Bordon
+31(0)70 315 1520
e.bordon@koncon.nl
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
by appointment
Coordinator education Vocal department: Ruth Fraser
+31(0)70 315 1495
r.fraser@koncon.nl
externeverhuur@koncon.nl
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Project Manager Jazz department: Matthijs de Ridder
+31(0)6 4700 7389
m.deridder@koncon.nl
Tuesday 10.00-14.00 and other days by appointment
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 Coordinator Education Jong KC department: Whit 2019
Annick van Gennip Monday 10 June
+31(0)70 315 1527
a.vangennip@koncon.nl Summer holiday 2019
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Monday 22 July – Friday 30 August (School for Young Talent)
Saturday morning Monday 8 July – Friday 30 August (bachelor and master)

Production Office Assistant: Start of School for Young Talent 2019/20

Miranda Lodewijk-van Malssen Monday 2 September
+31(0)70 315 1522
m.lodewijk@koncon.nl Start of academic year 2019/20
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday morning, Thursday and Friday Monday 2 September

Room: M101 (first floor)

D.12 Holidays in 2018/19

Autumn holiday 2018
Monday 22 – Friday 26 October

Christmas holiday 2018/19

Monday 24 December – Friday 4 January

Spring holiday 2019

Monday 25 February – Friday 1 March

Easter 2019
Friday 19 – Monday 22 April

King’s Day 2019

Saturday 27 April

May holiday 2019

(School for Young Talent only)
PO: Friday 19 April – Friday 3 May
SO: Monday 29 April – Friday 3 May

Liberation Day 2018

Sunday 5 May

Ascension day 2019

Thursday 30 May

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E. The study
programmes at the
Royal Conservatoire
The Royal Conservatoire offers Bachelor’s and Master’s
programmes. At Bachelor’s level, these include the Bachelor
of Music and Bachelor of Music Education, which are listed
separately in the Central Register of Higher Education
Programmes (CROHO). The Bachelor of Music programme has
two graduation profiles: the profile musician and the profile
creation, research and development. The Bachelor of Music
Education programme has only one graduation profile: music
education. Each of these profiles encompasses a number of
disciplines, with various specialisations in each discipline.

As well as the Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music

Education programmes, the Royal Conservatoire offers a
Bachelor’s degree course in Dance, which is also registered
with the CROHO. The Dance programme is integrated in the
curriculum of the School for Young Talent, with most students
starting in the next to last year of primary school and, after
completing their secondary education (securing a vmbo, havo or
vwo diploma), continuing for two years for a Bachelor’s degree
at higher professional education level. The Dance programme
works closely with the Nederlands Dans Theater and Dutch
National Ballet and has exchange programmes for teachers and
students with courses in other countries.

At Master’s level, the Royal Conservatoire offers the Master

of Music, the Master of Opera (the Dutch National Opera
Academy) and the Master of Sonology (including the
Master’s specialisation Instruments & Interfaces and Audio
Communications and Sonology), which are also separately
registered with the CROHO. The Master of Music programme
also embraces various specialisations:
•• Orchestra Master, together with Residentie
Orkest The Hague
•• Chamber Music Master

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•• Ensemble Academy together with various
professional ensembles
•• Ensemble Percussion together with Slagwerk Den Haag
•• Reed Quintet together with Calefax
•• Ensemble Singing together with Nederlands Kamerkoor
•• aus LICHT (only during the 2018/19 academic year)
•• National Master Orchestral Conducting
•• New Audiences and Innovative Practice
•• Music Theory
•• Music Theory Early Music
•• Music Education including the Master Music Education
according to the Kodály Concept
•• ArtScience
E.1 Foundation Course
Students who cannot be admitted to the Bachelor’s or Master’s
programmes because they do not meet the admission (or for any
other reason) can follow a Foundation Course, which generally
lasts a year. During the Foundation Course the student can follow
a tailored curriculum compiled in consultation with the head
of the relevant department. The curriculum will usually consist
of a number of lessons in the principal subject and a number of
lessons in music theory. In exceptional cases, the student will be
allowed to participate in the conservatoire’s projects. Students
interested in taking a Foundation Course should contact the head
of the relevant department. Information about course fees can be
found on the conservatoire’s website in the section ‘Programmes
and Foundation Courses’, koncon.nl/studyfee.
E.2 Contract education
Instead of enrolling for a full-time degree programme, students
can follow education at the Royal Conservatoire based on a
personalized contract. In that case they can receive a limited
number of lessons of their choice at the same level of the
programme but without receiving a qualification. Also students
that enrolled at the Royal Conservatoire who wish to follow
subjects that are not part of their regular curriculum can also sign
up for additional subjects at a special rate.
If a student or alumnus is interested in this option, send an
email to the head of the relevant department. The head of the
department will refer the student to a teacher for a trial lesson
to decide whether the student is suitable for the course. If this
is the case, the student can draw up a contract with the head
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for the number of lessons he or she wishes to have. Information
about course fees can be found at koncon.nl/studyfee. There
are different fees for students who are already enrolled
and for alumni.
E.3 Artist Certificate
The Royal Conservatoire offers students with a Master’s
degree the possibility to follow a one-year non-degree study
programme during which they can deepen their artistic and
professional skills, focus on specific repertoire or broaden their
knowledge in a special area of expertise. Study programmes
can be tailored-made to the needs of the student. The
programme leads to an Artist Certificate that students will
obtain after having successfully passed a public final recital
or presentation, which will be assessed by a committee of
examiners. Further information about this programme can be
provided by the head of each department.
E.4 List of Terminology
Most of the teaching at the conservatoire is in English. You will
regularly come across the following terms:
Assessment criteria
You will find the assessment criteria (‘beoordelingscriteria’) for
your main course in the Curriculum Handbook. These are the
criteria that the committee uses in assessing exams. Your head
of department can give you more information about how these
criteria are exactly applied.
Course
The term ‘course’ is used to designate a subject (‘vak’) e.g.
Secondary Subject Piano. All courses (‘vakken’) together
constitute a study programme (‘studieprogramma’), which leads
to a degree (‘diploma’).
Course description
A course description is a brief description of a course
(‘vakbeschrijving’), indicating what the course is about
(‘vakinhoud’), what the learning objectives are (‘leerdoelen’),
how many credits (‘studiepunten’) you can be awarded, who
the teacher(s) is/are, how and on what you are assessed
(‘beoordeeld’), and what is the grading scale (‘resultaatschaal’).
You can find the course descriptions on the website and in the
Curriculum Handbook.
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Credits
See EC/ECTS
Curriculum
The curriculum is the contents of the programme, the set of
courses which together constitute the study programme.
Curriculum Handbook
Every department has a Curriculum Handbook, both for
the bachelor and the master programmes. The Curriculum
Handbook contains an overview of the programmes of the
relevant department and all the accompanying course
descriptions (vakbeschrijvingen). The assessment criteria for
the main course are also given in the Curriculum Handbook. You
can find the Handbook on the education pages on the website
and at intranet.koncon.nl/students/education.
Curriculum overview
An overview of the curriculum for your programme. A curriculum
overview gives the title of the course, the Osiris code, the year
you are required to attend the course and how many credits
you will receive. You can find the curriculum overview on the
website and in the Curriculum Handbook.
Degree
Page 113 of the Study Guide lists all the degrees (diploma’s)
conferred by the Royal Conservatoire.
EC/ECTS
An ECTS (sometimes abbreviated to EC) is a study credit
(studiepunt). A study credit is used to indicate the study load
of a course or programme: 1 ECTS represents 28 hours of
study. This may be self-study but classes, rehearsals and the
like also count towards determining the study load. A four year
Bachelor’s programme at the conservatoire represents 240
ECTS, a two year Master’s programme 120 ECTS.
ECTS is the abbreviation for European Credit Transfer and
Accumulation System which is used by all higher education
institutions in Europe so that the study load of the programmes
can be compared.
Grading scale
The result you achieve on a course is expressed by means of
a grading scale (resultaatschaal). We use four grading scales:
qualifying result (kwalificerend resultaat): extremely poor, very
poor, poor, very unsatisfactory, unsatisfactory, satisfactory, very
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satisfactory, good, very good, excellent.
numeric grade: from 0 to 10 inclusive with a maximum of one
figure after the decimal point.
attendance results (presentatie resultaten): satisfactory
participation/unsatisfactory participation
pass/fail
The grading scale may differ per course and year of study – you
can find the grading scale in the course description.
Osiris
Osiris is the educational registrations system that the
conservatoire uses to track study results.
Osiris code
In Osiris each course has its own code. You can find this in the
curriculum overview, in the course description and on your
study progress overview (SVO).
Programme objectives
Every programme has programme objectives (eindtermen), a
description of the minimum that you need to know and be able
to do if you have completed the programme. The programme
objectives of the Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes have
been formulated at the conservatoire by each department and
can be found in the Curriculum Handbook. You can see here
which courses contribute to which programme objectives.
Semesters
The academic year is divided into two semesters: September to
January and February to June. The academic year comprises 34
weeks of individual lessons in the principal study and 36 weeks
of group lessons.
Study programme
Your study programme is the complete set of courses that
constitutes the curriculum of your programme. If you have
successfully completed the study programme you will be
awarded a degree.
Study progress overview (abbreviated to SVO)
The Study Progress Overview shows you which courses you
have completed (and which you have not if this applies) and
how many credits you have obtained. You can find your Study
Progress Overview in Osiris.
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F. The Bachelor of
Music and Bachelor
of Music Education
I. Introduction
The Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education
programmes are four-year courses leading to a Bachelor’s
qualification as musician and/or music teacher. The Bachelor’s
curriculum offers students plenty of opportunities to fully
develop their personal strengths on the basis of traditional
qualities such as craftsmanship, artistic vision and knowledge
of the repertoire. In addition to focusing on the practical and
theoretical aspects, from the second year the curriculum is
expanded with a range of elective subjects and minors to allow
students to develop additional qualities and explore new areas
in the course of the programme.

The Bachelor of Music is structured differently to the Bachelor

in Music Education and the Bachelor of Dance. This is why
these programmes have their own study guides. The Art of
Sound also has its own study guide

Curriculum handbooks are published for all departments

with programme objectives, curriculum overviews, course
descriptions and assessment criteria. These Curriculum
Handbooks can be downloaded from the study pages on the
website and via intranet.koncon.nl/students/education.

This chapter contains more details about the curriculum of

the Bachelor of Music and focuses on a number of specific
parts of the curriculum and provides information about exams
and exemptions.

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II. The structure of the Bachelor of
The table below shows the structure of the bachelor in general.

Curriculum of the Royal Conservatoire 2018/19

Music curriculum
Main subject classical music, jazz, conducting Theory 20 CHR FYF TUT
& early music 34 2 2 2
The Bachelor of Music is divided into two phases: the
Main subject vocal studies 36 Theory 20 FYF TUT
propaedeutic (first year) and the post-propaedeutic (years II, 2 2
III and IV) phase. Main subject art of sound 23 Main subject Theory 20 CHR FYF TUT
practical 11 2 2 2
I
Main subject sonology 44 Theory 12 FYF TUT
The subjects are divided into four categories: 2 2
1. The practical component. This category covers all the lessons Main subject composition 29 Projects 10 Theory 15 CHR FYF TUT
and subjects directly related to musicianship: the lessons 2 2 2
Main subject theory of music 32 Theory 22 CHR FYF TUT
in the principal study, the lessons in various ensembles, 2 2 2
group lessons, orchestral classes, performance evenings, the
Main subject classical music, early music & Edu 4 Theory 18 Minor or TUT
historical development of the principal instrument, etc. vocal studies 30 electives 6 2
2. The theoretical component. This part of the curriculum Main subject jazz 31 Edu 4 Theory 17 Minor or TUT
electives 6 2
covers subjects such as Aural Skills & Analysis, Music History
Main subject art of sound 22 Main Theory 18 Minor or TUT
and Classical Music Studies. subject practical 12 electives 6 2
3. Personal professional preparation. This encompasses II
Main subject sonology 38 Theory 10 Edu 4 Minor or TUT
electives 6 2
Tutoring and portfolio, the subjects on music education in
Main subject composition 25 Edu 4 Projects 8 Theory 15 Minor or TUT
the second and third year of the course, the student’s own electives 6 2
projects and the activities organised in collaboration with the Main subject theory of music 34 Edu 6 Theory 18 TUT
2
Career Development Office (CDO), attendance at workshops
Main subject conducting 32 Edu Theory 18 Minor or TUT
during the First Year Festival and the subject Preparation for 2 electives 6 2
Professional Practice in the fourth year. Main subject classical music, early music & Edu 4 Theory 16 Minor or TUT
4. Electives and minors. Students can choose from an extensive vocal studies 32 electives 6 2

list of elective subjects during the second and third year for Main subject jazz 33 Edu 4 Theory 15 Minor or
electives 6
TUT
2
6 ECTS per year. Students also have the option of following a Main subject conducting 36 Theory 16 Minor or TUT
minor programme for three years. electives 6 2
Main subject art of sound 19 Main subject practical 15 Theory 18 Minor or TUT
III electives 6 2
Main subject sonology 38 Theory 12 Edu Minor or TUT
2 electives 6 2
Main subject composition 36 Edu Projects 11 Th 3 Minor or TUT
2 electives 6 2
Main subject theory of music 32 Theory 19 Methodology of TUT
teaching 7 2

Main subject classical music, conducting, early music & vocal studies 50 CDO or PPP 4
Minor 6
Main subject jazz 48 Th CDO or PPP 4
2 Minor 6
Main subject Main subject practical 39 CDO or PPP 4 TUT
art of sound 9 Minor 6 2
IV
Main subject sonology 52 Th 2 Minor or
electives 6
Main subject composition 38 Projects 13 Th 3 CDO or
Minor 6
Main subject theory of music 32 Methodology of Theory 14 Research 6
teaching 8

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F.1 The theory curricula in the Bachelor of Music
For most departments, the theory curriculum in the Bachelor of
Music comprises the of following:
•• A compulsory programme is offered in the first to the third
year inclusive.
•• In the third year students have the option of taking an
elective theory class to deepen their knowledge and skills in
a particular subject.
•• Jazz students complete the music theory course in the fourth
year with the subject Arranging.
The theory programme for each department is decided in
consultation between the head of the department, the theory
teachers and the main subject teachers. Since one objective
may be more relevant than the other depending on the
department, the compulsory theory subjects may differ in terms
of their content and organisational aspects but there may also
be subjects common to all departments.
The teaching of theory focuses on developing practical and
cognitive skills, sometimes referred to as musicianship skills,
which are important for the professional musician and music
teacher. Improvisation is here a vital method and objective.
F.2 Study progress and reflection
During the course various methods are used to help students
gain more independence and to counsel them when they face
important choices or need to reflect.
F.2.1 Personal contact between student and teacher
A characteristic feature of music education is the one-to-one
lesson: education in the form of the transfer of knowledge
from the teacher to the student. Very often, a student will
consciously choose a particular teacher for the principal study.
The personal contact also guarantees that the student receives
personal supervision.
F.2.2 Tutors
First-year students are assigned a tutor when they enter the
Conservatoire. Students remain with a tutor for the first three
years of the Bachelor’s course (Art of Sound: four years). The
tutor’s role is to help the students to reflect on their study and
to monitor their progress. This is accomplished in two ways:
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•• By conducting consultations with students individually or in
small groups. During these meetings the tutor can help solve
issues relating to the study by getting students to clarify
the considerations to be taken into account, the options
and any dilemmas they face, and encouraging them to take
appropriate action themselves. Students can approach the
tutor themselves, but twice a year in November/December
and in March/April the tutor will personally arrange meetings
with them to discuss their progress on the basis of their
portfolios and Study Progress Overview (SVO). Students
can find their tutor’s name and email address in their lecture
timetables, together with details of when and where the
tutor is available to meet them. At the beginning of the
academic year (during the First Year Festival), a number of
group sessions are arranged in order to allow the tutors and
the students assigned to them to get to know one another.
Consultations with the tutor are confidential.
•• By providing advice on how to put together a
personal portfolio.
Every year the tutor will assess the progress of the assigned
students on the basis of the following criteria:
•• Evidence that the student has monitored and improved his/
her personal development in a professional, independent and
critical manner.
•• The student has demonstrated this in the portfolio.
Students who earn a pass mark for their participation in the
tutoring are awarded 2 ECTS.
F.2.3 The personal portfolio
From the first year, students are invited to keep a personal
record of their study progress. This portfolio helps students to
steer their personal development. It is important for students to
choose a form that suits them so that the portfolio is something
that they can identify with and are happy to work on. In other
words, the portfolio should not be regarded as an extra burden
but as a study aid that could eventually serve as a professional
calling card. The tutor, who helps the students to reflect on
their progress with the study during the first three years of the
course, can also provide advice on how to build the portfolio.
The portfolio can serve two purposes:
1. The portfolio as an instrument that enables the student to
monitor his or her progress.
2. The portfolio as an instrument for giving a presentation
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 about what the student has done during his studies
(concerts, master classes, exam reports, own projects, etc.).
These functions of the portfolio also lay the groundwork for
Preparation for Professional Practice, a subject in the fourth
year, when students will be required to produce a Personal
Activities Plan (PAP). The PAP must include a well written
curriculum vitae and a personal strengths/weaknesses analysis
as an aid to plan a future professional career. The PAP is also a
preparation for writing the Master plan which students wishing
to continue studying in the Master’s programme are required
to submit when they apply. The student can work on all these
aspects by means of the portfolio under the supervision of the
tutor in the first three years of the Bachelor’s programme.
The role of the tutor and the portfolio in the curriculum for the
course as a whole is illustrated in the following diagram:
Individual research coaching in the Master’s programme

PAP / Master’s plan (fourth year)
 There are several fundamental changes in the curriculum
Tutoring / portfolio (first, second and third years)
Your tutor will provide you with more information about the
portfolio at the beginning of the academic year.
Further information about the tutors is available from Paul
Deneer, tutoring coordinator: p.deneer@koncon.nl.
F.3 The First Year Festival and the First Year Choir
The First Year Festival is held in the first year of the course.
This event provides students with a broad introduction to the
conservatoire as an educational institution. The aim of the First
Year Festival is to give new students an early introduction to
the inspiring environment of the conservatoire and to show
them what the institute has to offer them. The five-day event
includes a large number of workshops and an open stage where
students can display their musical talent and provides students
with an opportunity to meet teachers, their fellow students and
other staff members. The event also marks the first step in the
student’s preparation for a future professional career.
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There are no regular group lessons during the Festival, but it
is part of the regular first-year curriculum, so attendance is
compulsory. Students whose participation is satisfactory are
awarded a fixed number of credit points. Participation in the
Festival is free of charge.
First-year students will receive further details of the First Year
Festival by email, explaining how they can register for the
workshops and the closing date for registration. In 2018, the
First Year Festival will be held from 3 to 7 September.
In the first year students are also required to sing in the
First Year Choir. The timetables of all first-year students will
contain the times and the classrooms for the rehearsals of the
First Year Choir.
Further information about the First Year Festival and the
First Year Choir can be found in the course descriptions
and at intranet.koncon.nl/firstyears.
F.4 The elective subjects in the second and third year
for students in the second year. Once they have passed the
propaedeutic exam, students are asked to help determine the
content of the course, depending on their own interests and
potential for personal development.
The elective part of the curriculum consists of a list of subjects
and minors. Students are asked to choose from a range of
subjects in consultation with the teacher of their principal study
and the tutor. The number of subjects chosen must be at least
sufficient to secure the required number of credits, which is 12
ECTS in the second and third year (6 ECTS per year), although
this may vary depending on the department. Students who opt
for a minor will continue to study that subject until the fourth
year (see below for more information about the minors).
All of the elective subjects are described in course descriptions.
Some subjects are offered at two levels, such as Alexander
Technique I and II. Accordingly, students can choose to start at
the entry level in the second year and take the advanced level
in the following year; it is NOT possible, however, to choose a
subject at entry level twice in successive years.
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Students at the Royal Conservatoire are able to follow F.4.2 The educational subjects in the second and third year
elective subjects (minors) at Codarts in Rotterdam and at The educational subjects in the compulsory curriculum are
Leiden University. intended to give students a basic introduction to educational
aspects that they could be confronted with in their future
The Electives and Minor Guide for the professional career.
academic year 2018/19 can be found at
intranet.koncon.nl/students/education/electives. The educational package consists of the following elements:
•• Educational Skills 1 (4 ECTS in the second year).
•• Ensemble Leading (2 ECTS in the third year).
F.4.1 The minor as part of the elective options •• Musicianship Methodology (2 ECTS in the third year).
A minor is a separate programme that is chosen alongside
the principal study. The course takes three years and the total The allocation of ECTS and the educational subjects taught
course load of the minor (contact time and self-study) is 18 in each year are different in the Sonology and Composition
ECTS (6 ECTS per year). It is also possible to follow a minor in departments. After completing the mandatory subjects in the
one or two years. If you pass a minor in addition to your principal first semester of the second year, students who are interested
study this will be listed on your degree certificate. Students in further developing their teaching skills can continue in
who follow a minor in the fourth year will be automatically the Minor Education in the second semester of the second
granted exemption from the obligatory course element, year. In this way they can take the entire Minor Education,
personal project/ CDO for 6 ECTS. since it consists of a combination of the above subjects in the
mandatory part of the curriculum for 8 ECTS and the other
There are minors with and without entrance exams. The elements of the minor for 18 ECTS. Only students who have
following minors will be offered in the 2018/19 academic year: completed this combination and earned 26 ECTS are entitled
to a certificate for the Minor Education, alongside their
Minors without entrance exams: Bachelor’s degree.
•• Minor Education (26 ECTS)
•• Minor Voice Basic The aim of the programme is to train students to
•• Minor Sonology teach independently in a private practice or at a music
Minors with entrance exams: school, a cultural institution or elsewhere. The subjects
•• Minor Choral Conducting covered relate to the
•• Minor Composition actual practice of teaching.
•• Minor Related Instrument The subjects are:
•• Minor Same Instrument •• Methodology 1 and 2
•• Minor Music Theory (this minor can help you prepare for the •• Educational skills 2 and 3
main subject Theory of Music) •• Practical work experience/Internship
•• Minor Orchestral Conducting •• Project management
•• Minor Voice •• Project presentation and implementation
•• Minor Voice Early Music
•• Minor Voice Classical Music Further information about the Minor Education can be
found at intranet.koncon.nl/electives.
Further information about all minors can be found at
intranet.koncon.nl/electives.
Below, you will find specific information about three F.4.3 Minor Same Instrument and Minor Related Instrument
minors: Minor Education, Minor Same Instrument and Students can also opt for a Minor Same Instrument or a Minor
Minor Related Instrument. Related Instrument. The contact time for the minor subject is
not deducted from the contact time for the principal study.

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•• With a Minor Same Instrument, the student chooses the
same instrument for the minor as for the principal study
but selects a different genre as specialisation: for example,
classical piano is combined with a minor in jazz piano, or
classical violin with a minor in baroque violin.
•• With a Minor Related Instrument the instrument chosen
for the minor is related to the main instrument taught as a
principal study in the same department: for example, the
choice of a minor in fortepiano where the harpsichord is
the instrument for the principal study, or a minor in viola da
gamba, with baroque cello as the principal instrument.
Students interested in following a Minor Same Instrument or
a Minor Related Instrument must consult the main subject
teacher and the head of their department in good time. In
many cases, admission will depend on an entrance exam.
F.5 Career Development Office (CDO) and
personal projects
The Career Development Office (CDO) is a central location in
the Royal Conservatoire for students who want to participate
in concerts and other extra-curricular activities. Students can
earn credits in the Bachelor’s programme for outside activities
(such as participating in master classes or ensemble projects,
performing as freelancers in orchestras, organising concerts,
concert series or festivals, recording their own CD etc.). In
the Bachelor’s programme credits can be earned for such
activities in the second and third year, and is mandatory in
the fourth year. The CDO keeps records of the credits that are
earned and the activities for which they were earned.
The ‘Podiumbureau’ of the CDO also handles various
assignments received from outside the institute and can help
students to find jobs or internships or venues for concerts
outside the Royal Conservatoire.
Students who want to request credits from the CDO for
activities outside the conservatoire can do so by completing
a form which is available from the CDO and on intranet.
For more information, e.g. about the number of credits
that you may receive, please see the subject description at
intranet.koncon.nl/CDO.
Career Development Office (CDO)
Dominy Clements
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+ 31(0)70 315 1525
podium@koncon.nl
Room: M101 (first floor)
F.6 The fourth year
The fourth and final year of the Bachelor’s programme consists
of the following elements:
•• The student prepares for the final presentation. Depending
on the programme, this exam takes the form of a public
concert or a presentation of the graduation project. Further
information can be found in the relevant course description
of the principal subject on the the studypages of the
website koncon.nl.
•• Students must also, if necessary with the help of the CDO,
gain professional work experience by participating in external
projects. Students should earn 6 ECTS for this part of the
fourth year curriculum. Further information can be found in
the section on the CDO and in the course description.
•• Students who are taking a minor must complete it in the
fourth year for 6 ECTS. These students then do not have
to take the CDO/ personal project component of the
course for 6 ECTS.
•• Students also prepare for professional practice by writing
a Personal Activities Plan (PAP) and following the subject
Preparation for Professional Practice. Further information is
provided below.
•• Students are also obliged to write detailed programme notes
for the final Bachelor’s presentation. Further information is
provided below.
NB. There are different requirements for the fourth year of
the Bachelor’s programme in Music Education, Composition,
Sonology and Art of Sound.
For further information, see the relevant curriculum
overviews and course descriptions on the website.
F.6.1 Preparation for Professional Practice in the fourth year
of the Bachelor’s programme
In the subject Preparation for Professional Practice fourth-
year students have an opportunity to develop the creativity,
flexibility, entrepreneurial spirit and personal initiative required
of a professional musician. In the graduation phase the students
write a Personal Activities Plan (PAP) (the guidelines for writing
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the plan can be found at intranet.koncon.nl/esc), in which
they outline their plans for the period immediately after they
complete the course. The core of the plan is a description of
personal goals and how they will be achieved. The structure of
the subject Preparation for Professional Practice differs from
one department to another. The departments themselves will
provide further information about the precise details of the
course at the beginning of the academic year.
F.6.2 Extensive programme notes for the final
Bachelor’s presentation
As part of the bachelor final presentation, each student
needs to present his concert programme. This can be done
by writing detailed programme notes, but may also be done
orally during the presentation or in any other form. Students
can earn a fixed number of credits for this part of the course,
which will be assessed during the Bachelor’s final presentation.
Further information is available in the subject descriptions
Extended Programme Notes Final Presentation (classical),
Writing Programme Notes and Sleeve Notes (early music) and
Production Final Presentation (jazz) which can be found on the
study pages of the website koncon.nl.
F.7 Workshop weeks Creative departments
The creative departments at the Royal Conservatoire –
ArtScience, Composition and Sonology – organise a number
of workshop weeks every year given by guest teachers. Two of
these weeks take place after the autumn holiday, and another
two after the spring holiday. A total of 12 workshops are offered
every year each lasting 5 days and worth 2 ECTS credits.
The varying subjects of the workshops complement the
curricula and promote the exchange of knowledge among
ArtScience, Composition and Sonology students. You can enrol
for the workshops via Erika Bordon.
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III. Assessment and exemptions in
the Bachelor’s curriculum
F.8 The Education and Examination Regulations of the
Royal Conservatoire
The rules for exams are laid down in the Education and
Examination Regulations of the Royal Conservatoire. The
Regulations are revised every year in consultation with
the Education Committee, the Exam Committee and all
the departments.
The complete text of the Education and Examination
Regulations of the Royal Conservatoire can be found in
chapter L of this Study Guide or at intranet.koncon.nl/esc.
The following section briefly summarises the main rules
relating to exams.
F.9 The admissions procedure
To be admitted to the Royal Conservatoire students must pass
the entrance examination and must have completed secondary
school (havo or vwo) or an mbo course (of at least three years)
or possess a diploma of at least an equivalent level.
Candidates are examined on at least four aspects during the
entrance exam:
•• Musical ability and aptitude
•• Knowledge of elementary music theory and aural skills
•• Motivation/attitude and development potential
•• Linguistic skills
The criteria for admission differ in the details and according to
the graduation profile, depending on the specific principal study.
Further information about admission procedures and
criteria can be found on the studypages of the Royal
Conservatoire’s website at koncon.nl.
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F.10 The propaedeutic exam
The propaedeutic phase concludes with the propaedeutic
exam. The propaedeutic exam covers not only the principal
study, but also the music theory subjects, Secondary subject
piano, Tutoring and portfolio, First Year Choir, First Year
Festival as well as any other first-year subjects.
The possible outcomes of the exam are:
•• pass for the propaedeutic exam: direct admission to the
post-propaedeutic phase of the study (the second, third
and fourth year of the course);
•• not yet passed: in this case the student’s second year
of enrolment will be an extended propaedeutic phase
for one year. Assignment to the extended propaedeutic
phase does not mean the entire study duration will
automatically be extended.
•• rejected at the end of the first year.
Depending on the results of their exams, students will receive
a positive or negative binding study advice at the end of the
propaedeutic phase. To determine this study advice, specific
regulations are formulated in the Education and Examination
Regulations (OER) including a minimum number of 45 credit
points to be obtained by the end of the first year.
F.11 The public presentation in the third year
At the end of the third year, students in the Classical Music,
Early Music, Jazz, Vocal and Conducting departments have
to give a public presentation in preparation for the Bachelor’s
exam. Further information about the requirements for the
final presentation is provided in the course description of the
principle subject on the study pages of the website koncon.nl.
F.12 The Bachelor’s final presentation
A general condition is that students are only allowed to sit
the Bachelor’s final presentation if they have successfully
completed the courses in theory, educational subjects and
Personal Professional Preparation subjects. Students who
have followed a minor related to their principal study in
addition to their principal study may be allowed to complete
their principal study and the minor with a single ‘dual
programme’; the programme has to be approved in advance
by the head of the department. Further information about
the requirements for the final presentation is available in the
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course description of the principal subject. See the curriculum
overview on your study page at koncon.nl. The courses Music
Education, Composition, Sonology and Art of Sound have their
own conclusion of the main phase.
Students who are considering studying for a master
immediately after completing the Bachelor’s programme must
submit a Master Plan in the fourth year, before the Bachelor’s
final presentation, and earn a grade of at least 8 (or ‘good’) for
the final exam.
F.13 Exams, presentations and re-sits
Article 23.6 of the Education and Examination Regulations
defines the rules about re-sits of assessments. Any student who
fails assessments will not have attained the required minimum
number of credits and will not be awarded their Bachelor’s or
Master’s degree. This rule applies for all subjects that are listed
in the relevant curriculum. It is also important to keep abreast of
the current entrance requirements. In some years, for example,
students cannot follow certain subjects if they did not pass in
those subjects in the previous year.
The entrance requirements for the main subject in the fourth
year are stricter: all subjects that are part of the curriculum of
the second year should have been finished to be allowed to
start the principal subject in the fourth year. If students fail to
comply with this requirement, they will not be able to receive
principal subject lessons until the subjects have been passed.
F.14 Exemptions
If you have already (partly) finished a Bachelor’s programme
elsewhere you can apply for exemption for courses completed
elsewhere in consultation with the head of the department)
exemptions for those subjects finished elsewhere. For theory
course we first see by means of a test of your theory level to
what extent you can be given exemption for music theory
subjects. A request for exemption has to be signed by your head
of department and then approved by the Exam Committee. This
requires you to submit a form to the Exam Committee which
can be downloaded at intranet.koncon.nl/esc.
NB. Strict deadlines apply to submitting the forms. The
complete procedure for applying for exemptions is given in
chapter G of the Education and Examination Regulations.
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G. The Bachelor of
Dance programme
The Dance programme at the Royal Conservatoire trains the
dancers of the future as independent artists who combine
an open, creative mind with professional skills, passion and
ambition. The worldwide dance profession is constantly
evolving and calls for self-assured dancers with a broad training,
who practise their craft with dedication and discipline. Dancers
who have mastered classical techniques and can also apply
them to contemporary dance styles, techniques and influences.

Our students train full-time in classical ballet, physical training

and modern dance. It is also important for them to have
a thorough grounding in the styles and visions of leading
choreographers (knowledge of the repertoire) and to learn to
collaborate actively with choreographers. The contribution of
ideas, reflection and co-creation are all part of the work process,
which is based on a strong foundation of academic dance.

The Netherlands owes its prominent position in the dance world

to the world famous dancers, choreographers and designers
the country has produced. Thanks to the programme’s close
association with celebrated figures such as Jirí Kylián, Nils
Christe, Hans van Manen and others the curriculum is enriched
with repertoire from the ‘Dutch School’, which is famous for
its unique idiom in terms of movement and musicality. The
anchoring of this repertoire in the curriculum strengthens our
ties with the representatives of the Dutch School and enhances
the popularity of our Higher Professional Education (HBO)
course among prospective students from other countries.

Our collaboration with the Nederlands Dans Theater (NDT) in

developing the talents of our students is now an established
feature of the programme and is yearly embodied in the joint
production, the Young Talent Performance. This element of
the curriculum introduces our students to the methods of
the Nederlands Dans Theater, where, under the guidance of
repetitors and dancers, students in the final year of the higher
general secondary (HAVO) course and during the HBO course
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well as new works and solos created under the supervision of
choreographers. This partnership offers dancers a wonderful
opportunity to take major steps towards a professional career
and will be further reinforced when, in 2021, the Dance
department moves to the Education and Culture Complex,
where the NDT, the Royal Conservatoire, the Residentie Orkest
and the Dance and Music Centre The Hague will be housed
under the same roof.

All information about the Dance programme is available

in the Dance Study Guide which can be found at
koncon.nl/dancedepartment.

Reception
Egbert van Faassen
Kees Koomen
Hugo Veldkamp

+31(0)70 315 1505

balletbalie@koncon.nl

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H. The Master’s
programmes
Detailed information about the Master of Music can be
found in the Handbook for Research in the Master of
Music which can be found at: intranet.koncon.nl/master

Contact and office hours Master Research Team

Kathryn Cok
Head Master Research
k.cok@koncon.nl
+31(0)70 315 1401
Room: M203
Office hours: Monday and Tuesday 10.00 - 13.00;
Wednesday and Friday by appointment

Klarijn Verkaart
Coordinator Master Research
ma.studies@koncon.nl
+31(0)70 315 1401
Room: M203

Casper Schipper
Research Catalogue support
schipperc@koncon.nl
Room: M203
Office hours: Tuesday and Friday by appointment

I. Introduction
The Royal Conservatoire has the aim to train Masters of
Music who can assume a prominent role in the profession,
nationally and internationally. In the Master of Music, students’
progress to the highest level, participate in practical projects
(productions), conduct research (each according to their
personal profile) and share information about the progress of
their research and their findings with colleagues and other
interested professionals.

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The three Master’s courses at the Royal Conservatoire (Master of
Music, Master in Sonology (including the Master’s specialization
Intruments & Interfaces and Audio Communications and
Sonology) and the Master in Opera (the Dutch National Opera
Academy) reflect a wealth of music practice and embrace
various graduation profiles: musician, creation, research and
development, and music education (see the overview in section
E). The Master of Music also offers a range of specialisations:
•• Orchestra Master, together with Residentie
Orkest The Hague
•• Chamber Music Master
•• Ensemble Academy together with various
professional ensembles
•• Ensemble Percussion together with Slagwerk Den Haag
•• Reed Quintet together with Calefax
•• Ensemble Singing together with Nederlands Kamerkoor
•• aus LICHT (only during the 2018/19 academic year)
•• National Master Orchestral Conducting
•• New Audiences and Innovative Practice
•• Music Theory
•• Music Theory Early Music
•• Music Education including the Master Music Education
according to the Kodály Concept
•• ArtScience
Further information about these Master’s specialisations
can be found on the website koncon.nl/programmes.
II. The structure of the Master of
Music curriculum
Most of the information in this chapter relates to the Master
of Music. Further information about the Master of Sonology
and the Dutch National Opera Academy can be found
on our website.
A Master’s programme at the Royal Conservatoire is a two-
year course. The total annual course load is 60 ECTS, but can
be higher depending on the courses you choose to follow and
your participation in projects or your own productions. You will
receive intensive guidance from the head of your department,
your teachers and the Master Research Team to ensure you
meet the requirements of the curriculum.
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The Master of Music at the Royal Conservatoire is dedicated to
helping you to develop an inquisitive attitude and independent
spirit that supports your personal growth. To this end, the
curriculum is designed to guide your development (usually
on an individual basis, but also in groups) in three domains:
artistic development, research and preparation for professional
practice. During the course you will complete a Master’s project
that will ideally combine all three elements.
H.1 Artistic Development
There are two components to the tuition to support your artistic
development in the Master of Music:
•• Personal tuition by the teachers of your main subject: as
a Master’s student you will be allocated a fixed number
of minutes of face-to-face contact with your teachers.
In consultation with the head of your department, the
allotted time can be used as you see fit for tuition in your
main subject by one or more teachers of your choice. The
allotted time varies from one department to another (see
the information for each department in the study guide
at koncon.nl).
•• Instruction by a coach pianist, ensemble coaching, group
lessons, combo lessons, ensemble classes, orchestral
projects, Big Band projects or composition projects.
If you have any questions regarding your artistic development,
you should contact the head of your department.
H.2 Research
There is more information about research in the Master of
Music programme in the ‘Handbook for Research in the Master
of Music’, which can be found at intranet.koncon.nl/master
and at koncon.nl.
H.2.1 Introduction
We attach great importance to your development as an
independent musician who is capable of surviving in a
profession that is constantly changing. During the Master’s
programme, you will therefore also conduct research into a
subject of your choice. The subject may be directly connected
with your instrument/main subject (for example, research
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into improvisation, interpretation, the history of particular
repertoire or making your own instrument), but could also
be more didactic or theoretical in nature. In addition to their
relevance for your own artistic and intellectual development,
the results of your research can also provide inspiration for
your peers. See chapter I for more information about the
research component of the Master’s programme.
The Bachelor – Master structure was introduced in
higher education in the Netherlands several years ago
in accordance with the agreements made by European
ministers of education in the Bologna Declaration. With the
introduction of the ‘Polifonia/Dublin Descriptors’1, which
prescribe the qualifications to be attained in Bachelor’s
and Master’s courses in music education throughout
Europe, it was determined that a Master’s programme must
include a research component. That condition also applies
for the Master of Music at the Royal Conservatoire. The
assessment criteria at the Royal Conservatoire are based
on the international criteria and cover aspects such as the
relevance of the research, its structure and content, and the
argumentation, documentation and presentation. You can find
more information at intranet.koncon.nl/master.
H.2.2 Structure and content
Every student in the Classical Music, Early Music, Jazz,
Vocal Studies, Composition, Conducting and Music Theory
departments, as well as the specialisations Chamber
Music, Orchestra Master, Aus LICHT, Ensemble Academy,
Ensemble Vocal, Reed Quintet, Ensemble Percussion and
Music Education according to the Kodály concept, follow
the research programme described below. Students of the
specialisations/programmes National Master Orchestral
Conducting (NMO), New Audiences and Innovative Practice
(NAIP) and Music Education only follow certain parts of the
programme. Further information about the curricula of these
departments and specialisations is available on request from
the head of the department and can also be found at koncon.
nl/en/programmes.
1 Reference Points for the Design and Delivery of Degree Programs in
Music, Appendix A. AEC/Tuning Project, Bilbao July 2010. To be found at
unideusto.org/tuningeu/images/stories/Publications/tuningMusic2011.pdf.
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At the beginning of the first year of the Master’s programme
you will formulate a research question and commence your
research. You will be assigned a personal research supervisor,
with whom you will be able to work for a total of 15 hours. You
will choose the appropriate research method in consultation
with your study supervisors (the Head of Master Research,
the leader of your Master Circle and your supervisor) and the
teacher of your main subject. At various times during the year
you will be required to submit and/or give a presentation on
a specific part of your research, in English. More information
about the deadlines can be found in the Handbook for Research
in the Master of Music.
We organise a number of courses to help you design and carry
out your research:
•• Introduction to Research in the Arts
During the first semester in the first year of the course you
will attend a series of lectures (in English) on the subject
of conducting (artistic) research. The series is compiled by
Head of Master Research, Kathryn Cok. and lector, Paul
Craenen. The course also includes a workshop on the use of
the Research Catalogue.
•• Master elective
At the beginning of the new academic year (no
later than 17 September 2018) you will register via
koncon.nl/masterelectives for an elective that will be given
in the first or second semester of the first year of the course.
The Master electives cover subjects such as a review of
the leading literature in your main subject and the use
of various research methods. The range of electives also
includes subjects from our Master’s specialisations, including
New Audiences and Innovative Practice (NAIP) and Music
Education, as well as courses at the University of Leiden’s
Academy of Creative and Performing Arts (ACPA) (see
chapter J) and Codarts in Rotterdam.
•• Master Circle
Under the guidance of a circle leader, your Master Circle
will meet every month throughout the Master’s course.
The Master Circle is a peer-to-peer meeting of students
in the first and second year of the programme at which
you will be able to discuss the progress you are making
with your research and seek solutions for any problems
you face. The meetings are also an opportunity to
practice giving a presentation. Guest lecturers from the
professional field and/or alumni are also sometimes invited
to address the group.
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H.2.3 The Research Catalogue
During the Master’s programme, you will use the
Çonservatoire’s online Research portal to find documentation
and for presentations relating to your research project.
The portal uses the Research Catalogue, an international
database of documents relating to artistic research (see
researchcatalogue.net), where you will be able to find a range
of materials in various media, including audio files, images,
videos, written documents, slide shows and PDF files, which
can be combined to produce an exhibit. Every year the best
research projects are published in the Research Catalogue:
koncon.nl/research/onderzoeksresultaten
H.2.4 Collaboration between Royal Conservatoire and the
University of Leiden
Master’s students at the Royal Conservatoire have a unique
opportunity to combine their artistic studies with academic
subjects at a high level. Many of the subjects that are taught
at the University of Leiden are open to you. More information
about the range of courses can be found in chapter J of
this study guide.
H.2.5 Research Prize
Every year a prize of €500,– is awarded to the student who has
presented the best research project. The winning projects are
also used as models for future students.
If you have any questions about research in the Master of Music
programme, contact the Master Research Team. Contact
information: see page 83.
H.3 Preparation for professional practice
Preparation for professional practice is an important element
of the curriculum for every Master’s programme. You will
be given the opportunity to initiate your own project, under
supervision, and carry it out during or at the end of the course.
This option is being introduced gradually in every Master’s
curriculum and in the forthcoming academic year only applies
for the Vocal Studies, Early Music and Jazz departments
and the Master’s specialisations Chamber Music, Orchestra
Master, Ensemble Singing, Ensemble Percussion and Ensemble
Academy. A different schedule applies for students in the other
departments and Master’s specialisations.
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In this new model, the preparation for professional practice in
the Master’s programme consists of the following elements:
•• A course in ‘Entrepreneurship and Project Management’
During the first semester you will attend a number of
intensive sessions at which you will be taught professional
skills and the principles of entrepreneurship. By the
end of the course you will have produced a plan for a
project, which you will carry out during the rest of your
Master’s programme.
•• Individual ‘professional integration coaching’
In this module you will receive coaching from a professional,
individually or in small groups, as you flesh out and carry
out your own individual or group project. Ideally, the
project will be linked to your artistic development and your
research project.
•• CDO credits
The Master’s curriculum also offers the possibility to earn
credits for professional activities outside the Conservatoire,
such as rehearsing with a professional orchestra or
ensemble, working for a festival or multimedia production,
or putting on your own projects or productions. Naturally,
the number of hours of practical work each week and per
student will differ. The Career Development Office can help
you to find activities outside the conservatoire. Your credits
will be recorded and administered by the CDO.
III. Admission, presentations and
assessment
H.4 The admissions procedure
A Master’s course at the Royal Conservatoire is a specialised
advanced degree programme. You have to meet the following
requirements for admission to a Master’s programme:
1. A grade of at least ‘good’ (= 8) for the Bachelor’s exam or,
for students from outside the Royal Conservatoire, in a
separate entrance exam.
2. Submission of a realistic study plan, the so-called Master
Plan, in which you describe your motivation for following
the Master’s course, the direction you intend to take in
your main subject, preparation for professional practice
and research, and any other personal wishes.
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3. As a prospective student from outside the Royal For more information about the length and content
Conservatoire, you will have an intake interview, at which you of the final presentations, see the descriptions of the
must convincingly demonstrate your understanding and main subjects at koncon.nl. More information about
motivation regarding the subject you have chosen to study the presentations of your research can be found in
and the components of the curriculum. the Handbook for Research in the Master of Music,
which can be found at intranet.koncon.nl/master and
For more information about the admission procedure go to on the koncon.nl.
the website koncon.nl/en/application-process.

H.5 Interim presentations

The regular curriculum includes the following presentations
during the course:
•• a public recital, designed to demonstrate the progress
you have made in terms of artistic development. As far as
possible, it should be connected with your Master’s research
project, for example in the choice of repertoire or the form of
presentation. This requirement does not apply for students in
the Composition department.
•• a test in performing orchestral parts (only for students of
orchestral instruments);
•• evaluations and trial presentations of your research in the
Master Circle meetings and via the Research Catalogue. The
Head Master Research will make a preliminary assessment of
your research at the end of the first year.

H.6 Final presentations

The Master of Music concludes with:
•• a public concert or presentation at the end of the school
year. You may choose to give your concert or presentation at
a location outside the school as part of a larger production or
to place it in the context of a study, project or composition
of your own. This is conditional on the exam committee
being able to attend. You must have given a successful
presentation of your research before you can give the final
presentation for your main subject.
•• a final test in performing orchestral parts (only for students
of orchestral instruments);
•• a public presentation (in English) of the results of your
research during the annual Master Research Symposium in
the spring, with the help of the Research Catalogue and a
live performance and/or audio and video fragments, for the
exam committee and members of the public.

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I. Research at the Royal
Conservatoire
I.1 Research at the KC: mission and vision
Conducting research is essential for gaining a better
understanding of your artistic practice and so to constantly
improve. Research is therefore one of the pillars of the Royal
Conservatoire’s curriculum, in addition to education and
production. Because we feel it is important that artistic practice is
central to the research, we refer to it as artistic research. This form
of research generates knowledge that cannot be captured in text
alone, but can also be expressed in a composition or performance.

Our vision of research can be summed up in four points:

1) Artistic identity
Conducting research arises from curiosity and is therefore
an important tool for creating awareness of your personal
motivation, intuition and implicit knowledge. By deepening your
knowledge and acquiring expertise, you give direction to the
process of creating a strong artistic identity.

2) Practical development
Conducting research creates a platform that enables you to
critically review and evaluate existing practices. Where research
is conducted, there is room for experiment and for taking risks.

3) Collaboration
Research promotes collaboration between students and
teachers and between students themselves. Research
encourages a dialogue between departments, making us aware
of our relationship to others. This dialogue can lead to joint
projects and a shared research agenda.

4) Development of the conservatoire

Research can put us in touch with the history of the
conservatoire as an institute and the knowledge it embodies.
Students can build on that history to make the connection with
the issues facing society today in their research. The research
conducted at the Conservatoire enables it to make its mark in a
changing world.

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I.2 Research at the KC: embodiment in the education
The importance of conducting research is unquestioned at
the Royal Conservatoire, for both students and staff members.
Consequently, the Bachelor’s and Master’s curricula both contain
a substantial research component, while teachers are also
encouraged to engage in research projects.
Students in the Conservatoire’s Bachelor’s programme learn
elementary research skills that they will need later in their career
as a musician. Those skills include the ability to reflect critically
on their own work and that of others, to review articles rigorously,
to write papers and to present their research to an audience.
Research occupies a prominent position in the Master’s
programme. For two years you will carry out your own research
in your own area of interest. The results of the students’ research
are presented every year at a symposium.
If you wish to continue your research after completing your
Master’s, you can enrol for a doctoral course geared to your
artistic practice. The Royal Conservatoire’s doctoral programme
is offered in conjunction with the Academy of Creative and
Performing Arts (ACPA) at the University of Leiden and the
docARTES programme. You can read more about the possibilities
of earning a PhD in the arts later in this chapter.
I.3 Lectorates
Two research groups have been formed to strengthen the
role of research in the Conservatoire. They are chaired by the
lectors Henk Borgdorff and Paul Craenen, who pull together the
research conducted in the Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral
programmes, supervise research projects carried out by teachers
and organise events around the research. The dual purpose of
the lectorates is to create a lively research culture within the
Conservatoire and to promote an inquisitive attitude among both
students and teachers.
The theme of Henk Borgdorff’s lectorate is Research in the
Arts and it focuses on the political and theoretical aspects of
artistic research. How can artistic endeavour (creation, design,
composition, performance) be incorporated in the research
process and how can the research itself lead to works of art
(images, compositions, installations, performances, etc.)? In
addition to his position as lector at the Royal Conservatoire,
Borgdorff is Academic Director of the Academy of Creative and
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Performing Arts at the University of Leiden and president of
the Society for Artistic Research.
The theme of Paul Craenen’s lectorate is Music, Education
& Society and it focuses on the role of music and music
education in a changing society. How can music play a leading
role in the development of society and how can the unique
features of music contribute to creativity, cooperation,
communication and ethics in contemporary life? What role can
music play in solving the complex issues and challenges of our
time and what is the role of conservatories in that process?
I.4 Research group and Master’s programme for teachers
Research is not only an important aspect of the training
of the musicians of the future, but can also enhance the
professional practice of the teachers at the Conservatoire.
The Conservatoire therefore encourages its teachers to
engage in research.
Every year the lectorates issue a Call for Proposals from
teachers with ideas for research. The selected projects are
ideally directly connected with the theme of the lectorate and/
or promote intramural and extramural collaboration by the
Conservatoire.
Teachers who do not yet have a Master’s degree can
follow a two-year Master’s course in which research is
a key component. Finally, teachers are also encouraged
to study for a PhD, for example through the docARTES
doctoral programme.
Research results | The Research Catalogue
The results of the research conducted at the Conservatoire
are archived and circulated via the Research Catalogue.
Research can be presented freely and enhanced with images
and sounds in this online, multimedia database. This tool is a
natural complement to our vision of artistic research, which
assigns equal value to artistic and written material. The
Research Catalogue is used for all Master’s research projects
and research by teachers. More information about the use of
the Research Catalogue in the Master’s programme can be
found in chapter H.
The best research projects by teachers and students are
published on the website of the Royal Conservatoire at
koncon.nl/en/research.
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Teachers and students are regularly invited to present their
research at conferences and symposia in the Netherlands and
abroad, thus extending the reach of the research to a wider
audience beyond the walls of the Conservatoire.

I.5 A PhD in the arts

On completion of the Master’s programme, you can continue
your artistic research in the doctoral programme at the
University of Leiden. With this programme, you will deepen your
knowledge and develop new professional insights and methods,
while at the same enhancing the theoretical underpinning of
your work. More information about doctoral studies in the arts
at the University of Leiden can be found at universiteitleiden.nl/
en/humanities/academy-of-creative-and-performing-arts/. You
will also find earlier research projects on this site. See chapter
J for more information about doctoral programmes at the
University of Leiden.

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J. Collaboration with the
University of Leiden
The University of the Arts The Hague and the University of
Leiden have formed a partnership in the field of education
and artistic research. This collaboration is embodied by the
Academy of Creative and Performing Arts (ACPA), which is part
of Leiden University’s Faculty of Humanities.

J.1 A la carte education

Through the ACPA, students at the Royal Conservatoire can
choose from more than 1,500 elective courses offered by the
various faculties of Leiden University. In this way, as a Bachelor’s
or Master’s student at the University of the Arts The Hague
you will have the opportunity to fully develop your academic
as well as your artistic talents. To enrol for the electives, you
should contact Rogier Schneemann, the Education Coordinator
of the Academy of Creative and Performing Arts (see contact
details in chapter C). To follow an elective course, you must
have completed the propedeuse phase of the Bachelor’s
programme or have a secondary school diploma at pre-
university (VWO) level.

Students at the University of Leiden can follow talent

programmes and elective courses at the Royal Conservatoire
and the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague.

J.2 Academic electives via ACPA

If you are looking for a further challenge in addition to your
studies at the Royal Conservatoire, the ACPA electives might
be something for you. Courses such as Music Cognition,
Music between Work and Event and Language, Music and
Text-setting are academic electives offered at the University
of Leiden in association with the Royal Conservatoire. For
a complete list of the academic electives in music, fine arts
and design, see the University of Leiden’s study guide at
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J.3 Programme Practicum Musicae (PM)
Practicum Musicae is a programme for students at the
University of Leiden with musical aspirations. The programme
allows students to follow all of their elective courses at the
Royal Conservatoire and so broaden their academic education
with training in music.
If you join the Practicum Musicae programme, you will receive
50 minutes of lessons in your main subject and 1½ hours
of classes in Elementary Music Theory every week and 25
minutes with a coach pianist or in a Duo class every fortnight.
A number of concerts are organised every year at the Royal
Conservatoire and in the Lokhorstkerk in Leiden, at which you
will be able to gain stage experience. The regular Practicum
Musicae programme takes three years, but the course can
be followed for one or two years. On successful completion
of the programme, you will receive a certificate. The entry
level for Practicum Musicae is roughly the same as for the
Bachelor’s programme.
If you are in group 5 or 6 of pre-university secondary education
(VWO) and would like to learn more about Practicum
Musicae, you can register for PM-PRE-Class, a course of eight
lessons providing an introduction to the Practicum Musicae
programme and the Conservatoire.
J.4 Honours Programmes / Honours College for students at
the University of Leiden
The HumanitiesLab of the University of Leiden’s Faculty of
Humanities offers honours programmes in music:
•• Theory of Music Honours College: a curriculum comprising
Music Theory, ACPA electives, an ACPA honours class and
the Capstone programme.
•• Music in Practice Honours College: two years of the
Practicum Musicae programme, an ACPA honours class and
the Capstone programme.
For more information see universiteitleiden.nl/en/humanities/
academy-of-creative-and-performing-arts/ and
studiegids.leidenuniv.nl/studies/show/6947/
keuzevakken-academy-of-creative-and-performing-arts.
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J.5 Research in the arts at the Academy of Creative and
Performing Arts (ACPA)
After completing your Master’s, in which the final presentation
of ýour artistic research occupies a prominent place, you can
continue with your research by following a doctoral programme
at the University of Leiden. By studying for a PhD, your research
will add an academic dimension to your musical practice
through reflection and theoretical underpinning as you analyse
your professional activities both scientifically and artistically.
The aim of the programme is to provide you with knowledge
that both broadens and deepens your professional career.
At ACPA you can follow a personal doctoral course or the
docARTES curriculum for doctoral students of music.
DocARTES is a programme offered jointly by the universities
of Leiden and Louvain, the conservatories of The Hague,
Amsterdam and Antwerp, the Lemmens Institute in Louvain
and the Orpheus Institute in Ghent. It begins with a two-
year doctoral programme in which candidates improve their
research skills, academic knowledge and research methods.
PhD students then continue their research individually for
several more years. Every PhD candidate is advised by a team
of supervisors throughout the programme. The PhD graduation
ceremony takes place in Leiden or Louvain and consists of a
public defence and an artistic presentation. More information
about the programme, enrolment and admission can be found
at docartes.be.
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K. Departmental
contact information
For subject descriptions and Coordinator education: Ruth Fraser
curricula per main subject, please +31(0)70 315 1495
go to the study pages of the r.fraser@koncon.nl
website koncon.nl. Room: M101

K.1 The Classical Music department K.3 The Conducting department

Head of department: Marlon Titre Head of Choir conducting:
+31(0)70 315 1448 Monica Damen
m.titre@koncon.nl 31(0)70 315 1446
Room: M104 m.damen@koncon.nl
Kamer: M104 A
Intentdant Classical Music An appointment can be made by email.
Royal Conservatoire and Codarts:
Wim Vos Head of Orchestral conducting
w.vos@koncon.nl and Wood, wind and brass band
Room: M104 conducting: Wim Vos
+31(0)70 315 1448
Coordinator: Else van Ommen w.vos@koncon.nl
+31(0)70 315 1420 Room: M104
e.vanommen@koncon.nl
Room: M104 Coordinator education:
Marloes Kouwenberg
Project manager: Fabienne Kramer +317(0)70 315 1404
+31(0)70 315 1523 m.kouwenberg@koncon.nl
f.kramer@koncon.nl Room: M105
Room: M101

K.4 The Early Music and Historical

K.2 The Vocal department Performance department
Head of department: Monica Damen Head of department: Johannes Boer
+31(0)70 315 1446 +31(0)70 315 1408
m.damen@koncon.nl j.boer@koncon.nl
Room: M104 A Kamer: M104 A
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Coordinator education and Project
Manager: Brigitte Rebel
+31(0)70 315 1521
b.rebel@koncon.nl
Room: M101
K.5 The Jazz department
Head of department: Wouter Turkenburg
+31(0)70 315 1400
w.turkenburg@koncon.nl
Room: M114
An appointment can be made by email.
Project Manager: Matthijs de Ridder
m.deridder@koncon.nl
Room: M101
K.6 The Theory of Music department
Head of department: Suzanne Konings
+31(0)70 315 1480
s.konings@koncon.nl
Room: M114
An appointment can be made by email.
Coordinator: Jasper Grijpink
j.grijpink@koncon.nl
Room: M114
K.8 The Institute of Sonology
Head of department: Kees Tazelaar
+31(0)70 315 1466
k.tazelaar@koncon.nl
Room: SON 0.11
An appointment must be made by email.
Coordinator education: Erika Bordon
+31(0)70 315 1520
e.bordon@koncon.nl
Room: M101
K.9 Interfaculty ArtScience
Head of department: Taconis Stolk
t.stolk@koncon.nl
An appointment can be made by email.
Coordinator of education:
Marja van der Burgh
coordinator@interfaculty.nl
An appointment can be made by email.
K.10 The Art of Sound department
Head of department: Paul Jeukendrup
+31(0)70 315 1482
p.jeukendrup@koncon.nl
Room: SON 0.13
An appointment can be made by email.
Coordinator Minor Education:
Julia Stegeman
j.stegeman@koncon.nl
Room: M202
Coordinator Ensemble Leading:
Marijke van den Bergen
+31(0)70 315 1421
m.vandenbergen@koncon.nl
Room: M202
Coordinator Music Teaching, Lateral
Entry: Suzan Overmeer
+31(0)70 315 1418
s.overmeer@koncon.nl
Room: M202
Coordinator Master in Music
Education: Adri de Vugt
+31(0)70 315 1450
a.devugt@koncon.nl
Kamer: T001
Music as a Subject (Muziek als Vak) and
Master’s specialisation Music education
according to the Kodály concept:
Suzanne Konings
s.konings@koncon.nl
Kamer: M114

K.7 The Composition department

Head of department: Martijn Padding K.11 Center of Knowledge in
m.padding@koncon.nl Music Education
An appointment can be made by email. Head of department: Anja van Keulen
+31(0)6 15851864
Coordinator education and Project anvankeulen@codarts.nl
Manager: Erika Bordon Room: M 2.02
+31(0)70 315 1520 An appointment can be made by email.
e.bordon@koncon.nl
Room: M101 Coordinator Bachelor of Music:
Suzan Overmeer
+31(0)70 315 1450
s.overmeer@koncon.nl
Kamer: T001

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 L. Education and
Examination
Regulations
Royal Conservatoire
September 2018

Programmes
•• Music and Dance (Bachelor of Music / Master of Music /
Bachelor of Dance)
•• Music Education (Bachelor of Music in Education)
•• Dutch National Opera Academy DNOA (Master of Opera)
•• Sonology (Master of Sonology)

Contents
A. General provisions
Article 1: Definitions
Article 2: Parts of the programme, examinations,
education units, examination elements and tests
Article 3: Study load and study credits
B. Entry requirements
Article 4: Entry requirements
Article 5: Equivalent entry requirements
Article 6: Extrance examination and general
supplementary criteria
Article 7: Master of Music entry requirements
and entry procedure
C. Structure of the degree programmes
Article 8: Education units
Article 9: Education units and the accompanying tests
Article 10: Sequence of subjects and exams
Article 11: The propedeutic phase
Article 12: Entry and progress with studies in the
post-propedeutic phase

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 A. General provisions
D. Final qualifications of the degree programmes
Article 13: Mission
Article 14: Final qualifications
Article 15: Professional requirements The Executive Board of the University of the Arts The Hague
E. Organisation of tests and examinations has decided to lay down the following regulations regarding
Article 16: Tasks of the Exam Committee the content and organisation of the education and the
Article 17: Procedure for deciding on and announcing tests examinations for the Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Dance,
or (final) presentations Bachelor of Music in Education, Master of Music, Master of
Article 18: Absence Sonology and Master of Opera programmes. The decision
Article 19: Written tests has been taken in accordance with article 7.13 of the Higher
Article 20: Oral tests Education and Research Act. These degree programmes are
Article 21: Practical tests provided at the Faculty of Music and Dance of the University
Article 22: Other forms of tests (reports, theses, of the Arts The Hague, to be referred to further as the Royal
assignments, activities with compulsory Conservatoire. In conformity with article 7.14 the Executive
participation, internships etc.) Board is also responsible for a regular review and updating of
F. Examination results these regulations.
Article 23: Determining the results of tests and
publication of these The rights and obligations of the students, which are connected
Article 24: Determining and announcing examination results: with these Education and Examination Regulations, are
certificates and statements formulated in the Student Charter of the University of the
G. Exemptions Arts The Hague. The Student Charter can be found on the
Article 25: Exemptions University’s website.
H. Irregularities
Article 26: Irregularities
I. Keeping of documents and appeals
Article 27: Keeping documents
Article 28: Appeals
J. Studying with a disadvantage
Article 29: Students with a disadvantage
K. Tutoring/coaching
Article 30: Study progress and tutoring/coaching
L. Final and introductory provisions
Article 31: Unforeseen cases
Article 32: Conversion of study results from the
former system
Article 33: Coming into force, official title and publication

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Article 1: Definitions Article 2: Parts of the programme, examinations,
The following definitions are used in these regulations: education units, examination elements and tests
Domain Courses and graduation profiles Discipline
Term Definition
Music Bachelor Of Music Musician Classical Music
Committee of Examiners for the purpose of preparing and/or implementing parts of examinations committees of
(CROHO 34739)
examiners can be formed as referred to in article 7.12 of the WHW. Examiners are responsible Jazz
for holding and assessing examinations, final assessments and other forms of tests.
Early Music and Historical Performance
Committees of examiners are appointed by the Exam committee
Vocal Studies
CROHO Central Register of Higher Education courses
- Classical
Curriculum Handbook Curriculum Handbook (forms part of the Study Guide) with learning outcomes, curriculum - Early Music
overviews and assessment criteria
Conducting
Course year/academic year/ period from 1 September of any year up to 31 August of the subsequent year - choir
university year - orchestra
- wind band/fanfare/brass band
Tests and part tests any form of assessment (written, oral, assignments, reports) of an educational institute
Theory of Music
Principal the principal of the Royal Conservatoire
Creation, Composition
Final presentation (public) presentation completing the practical and/or theory part of the course, the form
research, development
this takes being based on the type of course (this applies to an exam under the terms of the Sonology
Higher Education and Research Act, article 7.10, paragraph 1)
Art of Sound
Examinations the exam as referred to in article 7.10 paragraph 2 of the Higher Education and Research Act -producing
is completed once all educational elements have been completed satisfactorily -recording
-sound reinforcement
Examiner a member of the committee of examiners, as referred to in article 7.12c of the Higher
Education and Research Act Bachelor Of Music in Music in Education Music in Education
Education (CROHO 39112)
Exam Committee the Exam Committee is the body that objectively determines whether students have
complied with the conditions set by the education and examinations regulations regarding Master of Musician Classical
the knowledge, insight and skills that are necessary to obtain a degree. The members of the Music (CROHO 44739)
Exam committee are announced on the Conservatoire’s intranet Jazz

IELTS and TOEFL International English Language Testing System and Test of English as a Foreign Language Early Music and Historical Performance

Institution the University of the Arts The Hague Vocal Studies

- Classical
Institution’s management the Executive Board of the University of the Arts The Hague
- Early Music
EP NUFFIC the expertise and service centre for internationalisation in Dutch education
Conducting
Propaedeutic the first phase of the programme as referred to in article 7.8 of the WHW - choir
- orchestra
Post-propaedeutic the part of the programme following on from the first phase
- wind band/fanfare/brass band
Student the person enrolled at the University for the purpose of taking courses and/or the taking of
Music Master New Audiences and
tests and exams in accordance with the provisions of article 7.32 of the Higher Education
Innovative Practice
and Research Act
Creation, Composition
Study credits a study credit is the equivalent of 28 hours of study for an average student, in
research development
conformity with the agreements reached in Europe on the European Credit Transfer and ArtScience / Artistic Research
Accumulation System (ECTS)
Education Theory of Music
Student Charter the Student Charter of the University of the Arts The Hague stipulates the rights and
Music in Education
obligations of students and is obtainable via the website of the University
Music Education Kodály
Course descriptions Course Descriptions provide the content, entry requirements, goals and manner of tests per
subject. They can be found on the website under curricula and in the Curriculum Handbooks Master of Sonology Sonology
Sonology (CROHO 49104)
Full time/part-time Programmes as referred to in article 7.7 of the Higher Education and Research Act
Master of Opera Opera
WHW The Higher Education and Research Act (abbreviated to WHW, from the Dutch,
Opera (CROHO 49105) (Dutch
Bulletin of Acts, Orders and Decrees 1992, 593 and subsequent amendments),
National Opera Academy)
see wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0005682/2018-06-01
Dance Bachelor of Dancer Classical academic theatre dance
Dance (CROHO 34798)

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2.1 The Royal Conservatoire provides the following programmes
full time as part of the Bachelor’s - Master’s structure.
Information on the content of the programmes at the various
disciplines are divided by the study guide, the Curriculum
Handbooks and on the website of the Royal Conservatoire.
This study guide is a formal part of the Education and Exam
regulations and the Curriculum Handbooks.
2.2 The Bachelor’s programmes comprise a propedeutic and
a post-propedeutic phase. Each phase is concluded with
an examination. The programmes conclude with a final
presentation from which the Exam committee establishes if
the required course credits for that part have been achieved.
2.3 In conformity with article 9 the programmes comprise
a cohesive whole of education units (courses/modules),
internships and practicals.
2.4 Each education unit involves a test or other form of
assessment as do the constituent parts.
2.5 If all the tests and final presentation which are part of the
final examination have been completed successfully, the final
examination has been passed.
2.6 Each academic year is subdivided into two semesters:
- first semester: September to January
- second semester: February to June
2.7 In conformity with article 7.15 of the Higher Education and
Research Act the institution provides information to students
and potential students about the institution, the educational
programmes and the names of the programmes. This
information will be presented in such a way that students
and potential students can compare the courses on offer and
can form a sound judgment of the content and organisation
of the teaching and the tests and examinations to be taken.
2.8 The evaluation of the programmes is organised by the
Quality Culture Office department and regularly updated and
coordinated with all the relevant interested parties at the
Conservatoire as stipulated in the policy document ‘Quality
Culture 2016 and beyond’.
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Article 3: Study load and study credits
3.1 The study load of the programme is expressed in terms of
European credits (ECs). A credit is equal to 28 hours of study
for an average student.
3.2 The study load of the propedeutic phase is 60 credits.
3.3 The study load of the full Bachelor’s programme is a
minimum of 240 study credits.
3.4 The study load of the full Master’s programme is a minimum
of 120 credits.
B. Entry requirements
Article 4: Entry requirements
A person wishing to enrol as a student for the Bachelor’s
programme must comply as a minimum with the provisions of
articles 7.24, 7.28 paragraph 1 and paragraph 2 and article 7.29
of the Higher Education and Research Act. See also the Student
Charter, chapter 3: Enrolment.
Article 5: Equivalent entry requirements
With regard to diplomas other than those referred to in article
7.24 paragraph 2 of the Higher Education and Research Act, the
principal decides on admission to the programme. Reference
can be made to the NUFFIC’s guidelines on the assessment of
diplomas for this.
Article 6: Entrance examination and general
supplementary criteria
6.1 Criteria are set for the admission test in the form of an
entrance examination as referred to in article 7.29 of the WHW
as given in the ‘entry requirements for each main subject’
under the heading of ‘Entry requirements’ on the study
programmes pages of the Royal Conservatoire’s website.
6.2 The requirements referred to in paragraph 1 are met
by passing the entrance examination that is held
by the admissions committee on the basis of the
entry requirements.
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6.3 The regulations regarding supplementary criteria as
referred to in article 7.26a of the WHW apply. During
the entrance examination the admissions committee
establishes the candidate’s aptitude and suitability for
the music and/or dance education on the basis of the
candidate’s talents and skills.
6.4 If a candidate comes from another conservatoire in the
Netherlands, or from the Conservatoire’s own Foundation
Course or a comparable programme abroad, the student
will be scaled in for the different parts of the discipline
after being admitted by the admissions committee.
Once admitted – if applicable - the student can request
exemptions for the courses taken elsewhere in the first
month after enrolment.
6.5 Application can be done directly via StudieLink or via the
link on the website of the Royal Conservatoire, through
which StudieLink site can also be reached. The application
period opens each year from 1 October. As well as applying
via StudieLink the answering of additional questions will
also be required, as well as (for a number of courses) the
submission of additional material. Please refer to the Royal
Conservatoire website for further information on this.
6.6 If a student in an exceptional case and after receiving the
consent of the faculty principal wishes to study a second
discipline/main subject in addition to a first discipline/
main subject, he or she will sit an entrance examination
for the second discipline/second main subject as referred
to in paragraph 2.
6.7 Language test
The Royal Conservatoire ascertains in the entrance
examination as a matter of procedure the candidates’
written skills, the knowledge and fluency in the English
language of non-Dutch candidates. The standard of
written skills is gauged from the letter motivating the
application (or the study plan) of the candidate and email
messages. The standard of fluency is determined from
the conversation with the candidate during the entrance
exam. The chair of the admissions committee then
assesses whether the standard is sufficient to be able
to pursue the teaching of the chosen programme. The
result of this assessment is given in writing on the relevant
admissions form.
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Candidates whose command of English is not up to
standard cannot be admitted to the programme. In
doubtful cases candidates are advised to take an
appropriate course at their own expense. An extra test
can be taken before the study begins to see whether the
candidate’s command of English is good enough. The
results are related to the marking schemes of the IELTS
(6.0) or TOEFL (level 83).
6.8 A positive recommendation on completing the entrance
exam is no guarantee that the student’s choice of a
Bachelor programme will be automatically granted.
The principal of the Royal Conservatoire decides on the
allocation of the available places.
Article 7: Master of Music entry requirements and
entry procedure
7.1 A study plan, a so-called Master plan written by the
student should be sent to the committee of examiners
before the start of the practical entrance examination.
The criteria to be met by the Master plan can be found at
koncon.nl, the Royal Conservatoire’s website.
7.2 Candidates must have been awarded the Bachelor of
Music degree (or the former Teaching Musician/Docerend
Musicus diploma) or – in the case of Education – the
Bachelor of Music in Education degree (formerly School
music teacher diploma) in the Netherlands or abroad.
The Bachelor’s examination must have been qualified as
‘good’, ‘very good’ or ‘excellent’ or have been given a mark
of 8 or higher.
7.3 If there is a period of a year or more between obtaining the
Bachelor’s degree and the start of the planned Master’s
programme, the entrance examination for the Master’s
degree must (again) be taken. The result of the entrance
examination counts and not the assessment of the final
presentation for the Bachelor’s programme.
7.4 During the entrance examination candidates must
manifest sufficient artistic and professional skills for the
discipline(s)/specialisation(s) in question.
7.5 Candidates also manifest their own vision of their future
study, the ability to reflect on their own standard and
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 behaviour, a capacity to communicate and cooperate and
an inquiring and research-minded attitude.
7.6 The entrance interview (in combination with the
aforementioned Master plan) is also intended to test
the candidate’s English and to enable a record to be
kept of this on the entrance form. Candidates who do
not sit the entrance examination live are interviewed
via Skype. Insufficient command of English is one of the
reasons for not admitting a candidate to the Master’s
programme whose research component requires
competence in English.
7.7 The examiners make a recommendation to the principal
of the Royal Conservatoire on the basis of the results of
the entrance examination. A positive recommendation
after sitting the entrance examination is, however, no
guarantee that the student’s application to do a Master’s
study will automatically be accepted. The principal of
the Royal Conservatoire decide on the distribution of the
available places for the Master’s study.
7.8 Admission to the Master’s programmes Sonology and
Opera and the master specialisations Orchestral Master,
Chamber Music, Reed Quintet, Ensemble Percussion,
Ensemble Academy, Ensemble Singing,Theory of Music,
Music in Education, Music Education according to the
Kodály Concept, Art Science, the Music Master New
Audiences and Innovative Practice, Instruments and
Interfaces and Audio Communications and Sonology are
subject to different entry requirements and procedures,
as given on the Royal Conservatoire’s website.
C. Structure of the degree
programmes
Article 8: Education units
In conformity with article 2.3 the programme comprises a
cohesive whole of education units (subjects), internships
and practicals.
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Article 9: Education units and the accompanying tests
9.1 Reference is made in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this article to
the Curriculum Handbooks that are the formal part of the
Study Guide, and in which the education units and the
accompanying study load and tests are described for the
propaedeutic and the post-propaedeutic phase. These
can be found on the study pages of the website koncon.nl.
The WHW Conditions that determine the sequence of
education units are included in article 10.
9.2 The Curriculum Handbooks give the education units for
each discipline and the accompanying tests and the
final examination of the propedeutic phase. The validity
of tests or parts of tests passed during the propedeutic
phase is six years. After this the Exam committee can
decide on an extension of this validity.
9.3 The Curriculum Handbooks give the education units and
the accompanying tests of the post-propedeutic phase for
each discipline. The validity of the tests passed during the
post-propedeutic phase is six years. After this the Exam
committee can decide on an extension of this validity.
Article 10: Sequence of subjects and exams
10.1 Entry requirements apply to a number of subjects. These
must be met before students can take the subject. The
entry requirements are contained in course descriptions
which can be found on the Curriculum and Courses pages
of the study pages of koncon.nl.
10.2 At the student’s request the Exam committee may admit
the student to certain tests in higher years before all the
tests in the preceding year or years have been passed.
10.3 The provision in article 9 paragraph 2 with regard to
the validity of tests or part of tests passed during the
propedeutic phase remains in full force.
10.4 A student can only be admitted to the final presentation if
all the other components of the examinations have been
passed. The head of department may take the decision to
deviate from this if the remaining tests are expected to be
passed in the same academic year.
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Article 11: The propedeutic phase
11.1 The propedeutic examination is passed if students have
obtained 60 ECTS according to the curriculum.
11.2 At the end of the first year of enrolment in the
propaedeutic phase the student will be informed about
the possibility of continuing the course on the basis
of their study progress. If the 60 EC required for the
propaedeutic phase have been achieved then a positive
study recommendation will follow. If at least 45 ECTS are
earned then the propaedeutic phase may be extended. A
negative binding study recommendation will follow upon
completion of less than 45 ECTS at the end of the first
year. The study recommendation will be issued by the
faculty principal. The faculty principal will give the student
the opportunity to be heard before making a negative
binding recommendation.
11.3 A negative binding study recommendation will be given
as the result of:
a. lack of sufficient course results (minimum 45 ECTS)
b. lack of any prospect of improvement or change in this
c. the absence of any exceptional circumstances as
stipulated in or by virtue of the WHW.
These circumstances are limited to:
- illness of the person concerned
- physical, sensory or other impairment of the
person concerned
- pregnancy of the person concerned
- special family circumstances
- membership, including chairmanship, of the
University Council, the Faculty Council or other formal
faculty committee
- other circumstances specified by the university involved
with activities in the context of the organisation and
administration of the affairs of the university
- membership of the board of a student organisation
of reasonable size with full legal status, or of a similar
organisation of reasonable size, in which the promotion
of general social interest is in the foreground and that
actively engages in contributory activities. In these
case only the roles of chairman, secretary and treasurer
are taken into account. Students inform their head of
department and the principal’s office in writing as soon
as possible about these circumstances.
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11.4 Prior to the negative binding study recommendation
every student will at the end of the first semester receive
a warning that a negative binding study recommendation
will be made at the end of the first year if 45 ECTS have not
been obtained in that year. This document will be signed by
the principals.
11.5 A negative binding recommendation on continuation
of studies results in deregistration of the student. The
student can no longer enrol at the Royal Conservatoire
for the programme for which the recommendation
has been made.
11.6 A negative binding recommendation on continuation of
studies is made known to the student in writing, signed
by the principals, with reasons, listing the possibility of
appeal to the Board of Appeal for Examinations. Appeals
may be lodged no later than 30 days after receipt of
the negative binding recommendation. The student
can appeal to the Board of Appeal for Examinations of
the University of the Arts The Hague, P.O. Box 11670,
2502 AR The Hague.
Article 12: Entry and progress with studies in the post-
propedeutic phase
12.1 If a student has passed the propaedeutic examination in
a certain discipline the student is only admitted to the
post-propedeutic phase of the same programme in the
same discipline.
12.2 Monitoring of progress with studies in the propaedeutic
phase is tracked through frequent contact between the
student and teacher in the main subject, teachers of the
remaining subjects, the tutor and the head of department.
The results of progress with the study will be recorded in
the Osiris study progress system.
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D. Final qualifications of the degree
programmes
Article 13: Mission
The mission of the University of the Arts The Hague is:
•• to offer students a higher professional education at
Bachelor’s and Master’s level and a preparatory vocational
education at the highest possible, internationally-oriented,
level by way of preparing for a creative, performing, teaching
and studying and/or recording career in the arts in the field of
the visual arts, music and dance;
•• to carry out research;
•• to contribute to the development of the students;
•• to contribute to the development and the
practice of the arts.
Article 14: Final qualifications
Having successfully completed the programme students have
acquired such qualities in the domain of knowledge, insight and
skills that graduates are capable of pursuing an independent
career in their chosen profession and may also be eligible for
advanced training in the arts. The professional goals and the
final qualifications for the various disciplines are described in
the Curriculum Handbooks.
Article 15: Professional requirements
No professional requirements are set of the programmes
in or by virtue of the WHW. (article 7.6 Higher Education
and Research Act).
E. Organisation of tests and
examinations
Article 16: Tasks of the Exam Committee
16.1 The Exam Committee carries out all the tasks and
responsibilities in accordance with article 7.12 b of the
Higher Education and Research Act.
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a. Safeguards the standard of tests, examinations and the
setting of examinations
b. Makes recommendations on the contents of the Education
and Examination Regulations;
c. Formulates and updates a set of rules and regulations for
the Exam committee;
d. Grants exemptions in conformity with the relevant articles
with regard to exemptions listed in the Education and
Examination Regulations;
e. Deals with request or complaints with regard to (results of)
tests and examinations, and decisions of the examiners;
f. Takes steps in the event of irregularities such as fraud
and plagiarism;
g. Issues documentary evidence as referred to in article 7.11
paragraph 1 of the Higher Education and Research Act
(documentary evidence that a test has been passed);
h. Issues certificates and diplomas, in conformity with article
7.11 paragraph 4 of the Higher Education and Research Act
i. Awards the International Diploma Supplement in
conformity with article 7.11 paragraph 2 of the Higher
Education and Research Act;
j. Awarding a certificate as referred to in article 7.11
paragraph 5 of the Higher Education and Research Act
(‘those who have passed more than one test and to whom
no certificate as referred to in paragraph 2 can be awarded
will receive on request a statement from the relevant
exam committee which lists in any event the tests that
have been passed’);
k. Appoints examiners (including the chairmen) for the
Committees of Examiners;
l. Informs the Executive Board, the faculty principals,
students, teachers and non-teaching staff about the
function and operation of the Exam committee through
media such as the annual report, a page on the intranet,
the newsletter, informative meetings, a Handbook for the
Committees of Examiners;
m. Informs of the faculty principals and the heads of
department of the findings of the Exam Committee
with regard to the state of affairs of examinations by
committees of examiners via random visits of exams,
presentations and final presentations
n. All other tasks and responsibilities allocated to the Exam
committee by the Higher Education and Research Act.
16.2 Under the auspices of the Exam Committee, the examiner
or the committee of examiners determines the content
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 of the test, draws up papers, establishes the marking
scheme, holds the test and determines the result. If part of
a study is taught by more than one teacher, those involved
consult on formulating the test assignments, establishing
the marking scheme and assessing the performance.
Article 17: Procedure for deciding on and announcing tests
or (final) presentations
The timetable will be announced a reasonable time ahead
of the start of the test via Asimut, with listings for each test
or presentation, including the location, date, and times of
commencement and termination.
Article 18: Absence
18.1 If a student is unable to take part in a test or examination
through no fault of their own and if no new opportunity is
available to sit the test or examination within a reasonable
period of time, the person involved is responsible for
submitting their own request to sit the test at a later date.
18.2 The request as referred to in paragraph 1 is submitted in
writing, along with the necessary material evidence and
accompanied by the recommendations of the relevant head
of department, to the principal. Included in the request is
an indication as to how soon the exam can be taken.
18.3 The principal decides on the request and informs the
person in question of the decision in writing.
Article 19: Written tests
19.1 A written test is taken in the presence of at
least one examiner.
19.2 At the examiner’s request the student submits the
certificate of enrolment as referred to in article
7.33 of the WHW.
19.3 The result of the written test is recorded on a test list. If
the written test has occurred without any irregularities,
the placing of a signature is sufficient. If irregularities have
been observed the examiner will inform the relevant head
of department and the Exam committee.
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19.4 After the start of the test no more students are admitted
to the examination hall to take part in the test.
19.5 Before leaving the examination room the student hands in
all the work done to the examiner and all the documents
including the test papers that were given to him or her at
the start of the test.
19.6 The examiner assesses the tests within three weeks, gives
the mark and hands this in to the student administration.
The results are announced immediately and entered into
the student’s study progress overview (SVO). An education
unit that has been passed provides the set number of
credits for that unit or the equivalent of an exemption
from that unit.
Article 20: Oral tests
20.1 An oral test is taken in the presence of at least one
examiner. If the test is taken in the presence of two or
more examiners one of them functions as the chairperson.
They decide this among themselves.
20.2 For oral tests no more than one person is examined
at the same time unless the Exam committee has
decided otherwise.
20.3 An account of the oral test is given in a report. The report
gives the duration of the test, a brief summary of the
contents of the test interview and the assessment of this.
20.4 The examiner(s) assess the test and give a mark. If the
examiners are not unanimous the chairperson decides.
20.5 After the end of the oral test the candidate is told of the
result immediately after the examiners have consulted.
Article 21: Practical tests
21.1 A practical test is taken in the presence of the Exam
committee which consists of a minimum of three
members entitled to vote. (Please note in this article test
means (final) presentation.)
21.2 Further guidelines regarding the duration and content
of the presentations and examinations in the Music
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 Bachelor and Master programmes (jazz, early music,
classical music, vocal, conducting and opera) can be
found in the relevant course descriptions as part of the
Curriculum Handbooks. and in the information document
on the practical organisation of (final) presentations in the
Bachelor and Master of Music programmes.
21.3 The record of the course of the test is given in a report.
The report gives the nature of the test, a brief summary
of the contents and the assessment. The student
receives a written summary of the assessment by the
committee of examiners.
21.4 The examiners assess the test and immediately decide
on the results. If the examiners are unable to reach a
unanimous decision the chairperson decides.
21.5 After the end of the practical test candidates are informed
of the result in a feedback interview immediately after the
examiners have consulted. In the case of the Bachelor of
Dance, students receive a report containing the results by
post within a week.
21.6 The final presentation of the programme is given in the
presence of the committee of examiners.
21.7 The final presentation is public, notwithstanding the
authority of the Exam Committee to determine otherwise
in special cases. Parts of the final presentation for
Composition and Sonology are not public. In the case of
the Bachelor of Dance, the final presentation - which is not
a (closing) assessment - is preceded by a final assessment
which is not open to the public.
21.8 Confidentiality
- The feedback interview after the (final) presentation is
confidential and may not be recorded.
- The teachers and university staff who have access to the
assessment files because of their post, either through
the faculty digital tracking system or otherwise, must
treat this information as confidential.
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Article 22: Other forms of tests (reports, theses,
assignments, activities with compulsory participation,
internships etc.)
For parts of the study that are concluded with tests other than
the ones described above, the course description indicate how
assessment is made in these cases.
F. Examination results
Article 23: Determining the results of tests and
publication of these
23.1 In the case of tests which are part of examinations
the assessment is expressed numerically, with a pass/
fail, or an attendance result. In the case of numerical
assessments a pass is equivalent to a mark that is equal to
or greater than 5.5 before rounding off. For some subjects
compulsory attendance applies which is stipulated in the
course descriptions.
23.2 In the case of tests which are part of examinations
the assessment is expressed numerically, with a pass/
fail, or an attendance result. In the case of numerical
assessments a pass is equivalent to a mark that is
equal to or greater than 5.5 before rounding off. For
some subjects compulsory attendance applies which is
stipulated in the course descriptions.
23.3 The periods of three and two weeks referred to in
paragraph 2 may be deviated from in the sense of being
shorter if the result of part of the study programme
is important for passing the propedeutic phase or
being admitted or rejected for part of a study with
entry requirements.
23.4 For a period of thirty days that commences on the day
after the announcement of the results, the student at his
or her request, under supervision of the examiner, may see
the assessed written work or the report of the oral test
and the accompanying marking schemes.
23.5 The Exam committee decides on the time and place that
this occurs, bearing in mind the aforementioned deadline.
If the student demonstrates that he or she is or was
unable to be present at the time and place thus decided
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 because of circumstances beyond his or her control,
another opportunity is offered, if possible to the deadline
referred to in the previous article.
23.6 A minimum of one resit per academic year is allowed for
all tests and final presentations to be taken at a time to
be determined by the head of the department. Students
will be informed of this well in advance. Failure to appear
for whatever reason at a test or resit qualifies as a fail.
If a student is unable to be present through no fault
of his or her own, the stipulations of article 18 apply.
Other rules apply to the Bachelor of Dance, the
Master specialisation in music theatre T.I.M.E. and
the Master of Opera in connection with the specific
way of assessment.
23.7 In highly exceptional cases and on the grounds of
very serious and clearly defined circumstances, in
consultation with the head of department, a student
may submit a request to the directors for an examination
and (final) presentation to be postponed.
Article 24: Determining and announcing examination
results: certificates and statements
24.1 The Exam committee determines if all elements of
the course have been concluded on the basis of the
Study Progress Overview (SVO). If the result is that the
examination has been passed, the certificate is awarded
as proof of this by the Exam committee.
24.2 Reference is made on the degree to the enclosure and
Study Progress Overview (SVO) belonging to the degree.
The enclosure lists the education units (and parts of
these) and the marks obtained.
24.3 Students who have passed the Minor Education will also
be awarded a certificate.
24.4 Those who have passed at least one test but to whom
no degree can be awarded as referred to in paragraph 1,
receive a statement issued by the Exam committee on
request stating the tests that have been passed.
24.5 The Exam committee also adds an International Diploma
Supplement to the degree which serves to provide
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insight into the nature and content of the completed
programme with a view to international recognition.
24.6 Master students at the KC (Master of Music, Sonology and
Opera) are eligible for the designation ‘cum laude’ if the
student has met all the following requirements:
1. assessment of the final examination (performance test/final
presentation) is at least 8.0;
2. the final assessment of the research presentation of the
Master curriculum is at least 8.0 (good);
3. the student has not made use of retakes;
4. the student has received exemption for less than half of the
course programme;
5. the student has been enrolled for a maximum of two years
of study for the Master programme;
6. the Examination Board has never established fraud
by the student.
Whether the student has completed all requirements
will be determined retrospectively by the student
administration. The designation ‘cum laude’ will be shown
in a supplement to the certificate.
24.7 If properly motivated by the committee of examiners it is
also possible for Bachelor and Master students to graduate
with ‘Distinction’. In contrast to the designation ‘cum laude’
this focuses only on the final presentation. This is also
stated in the certificate in a supplement.
G. Exemptions
Article 25: Exemptions
25.1 At the written request of the student which is
countersigned by the head of department of the relevant
course, the Exam committee can decide if exemption is
to be granted for one or more parts of the examination
on the basis of the possession of a document, diploma,
certificate or assessment from which it is apparent that the
student has already met the requirements of that part of
the examination.
25.2 Exemption is granted by the Exam committee by means of
the following procedure:
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a. New students must submit the application form for
exemption (obtainable from the Student Administration
Office and via intranet.koncon.nl/esc) in full and with
reasons to the head of department no later than 15th
October. Along with the form the student must submit all
relevant documents, such as transcripts of records and
diplomas from Dutch or foreign institutions Students who
are already studying at the Royal Conservatoire and want to
apply for exemptions for the following year need to submit
their application before 15th June.
b. The head of department signs the Exemption application
form and thus endorses the request for exemption; the
request may be based on the documents submitted by the
student relating to earlier passed programmes/courses
or an assessment made by one or more teachers in the
department. The form has to be passed on to the secretary
of the Exam Committee no later than 15th November (post
box on the first floor).
c. The application for exemption will be discussed during
the first ensuing meeting of the Exam Committee
and subsequently approved or rejected. The Exam
committee keeps a list of all accepted exemptions which
is signed at the meeting by all members of the Exam
committee present.
d. The validity of an exemption has been set by the Exam
committee at 6 years, provided that the curriculum is
unchanged, and can be extended by the committee. The
validity of an exemption for education units from the
propedeutic phase is also 6 years.
e. If the exemption is granted that part of the study is regarded
as exempt, or the stipulated number of credits is granted.
f. After the form has been dealt with the Exam committee
returns the form to the Student Administration Office. The
form serves as proof of exemption and lists the date on
which the exemption was granted.
g. The Student Administration Office informs the student
and the head of department of the decision on the
application for exemption.
h. If the application has been accepted the Student
Administration Office incorporates the exemption in the
study tracking system and the student’s dossier. Planning
will adjust the timetable accordingly. If the application
is rejected the student and the Head of department
will be informed.
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H. Irregularities
Article 26: Irregularities
26.1 If a student is guilty of any irregularities with respect to
any part of the examination (as named in article 16.1.f),
the Committee of Examiners may deny the student
further participation. The Exam Committee is notified
accordingly in writing.
26.2 If the irregularity is discovered only after the end of the
examination the Exam committee may withhold from
the student the degree as referred to in article 7.11 of the
WHW or may determine that the student in question may
only be awarded the degree after a fresh examination of
the parts to be determined by the Exam committee or the
principals and in a way to be determined by them.
26.3 The Exam committee may decide to withdraw the relevant
student’s right to take one or more tests and examinations
for a period of a maximum of one year. In serious cases the
Exam committee may advise the competent authority to
deregister the student permanently.
26.4 Before a decision is taken pursuant to the first, second or
third paragraph, the Exam committee hears the examiner
and the student. The Exam committee immediately
communicates the decision to the student and ensures
that this is recorded in writing.
26.5 The Exam committee draws up a report of its decision
and the facts on which it is based and sends this to the
faculty principal.
I. Keeping of documents and appeals
Article 27: Keeping documents
27.1 The examiner keeps the reports as referred to in article 16
paragraph 3, article 19 paragraph 3, article 20 paragraph
3 and article 21 paragraph 3 as well as the papers, the
marking schemes, and the assessed work for 12 months
after the results of the test have been announced.
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27.2 The Student Administration Office has a file for each
student in which the study results and written material
evidence are kept.
27.3 The Exam Committee ensures that the institute will
curate the recorded particulars of every student according
to legal requirement in the files of the institution.
27.4 The final presentations are recorded for accreditation and
quality assurance purposes and kept in conformity with
statutory requirements for seven years. These recordings
are not available for private purposes.
Article 28: Appeals
28.1 If a student has objections to the content or procedure
of a test for whatever part of the study, he or she
consults on this in the first instance with the examiner/
committee of examiners.
28.2 If this consultation does not produce a solution the
student may submit a request to the Exam committee
to investigate further the events surrounding the test. To
this end the student must submit a clearly reasoned and
documented request to the Exam committee’s secretary
two weeks prior to the Exam committee’s first subsequent
meeting. Within this period the Exam committee will also
hear the examiners/members of the relevant committee
of examiners. Having dealt with the request the Exam
committee will inform the student of its findings (if
possible) within one week.
28.3 In conformity with article 3 paragraph h of the Exam
committee’s rules and regulations any member of the
Exam committee directly involved in the matter to be
dealt with will not take part in the decision making.
28.4 This may result in agreement being reached on a resit.
If no satisfactory solution is found, the student can
appeal to the Board of Appeal for Examinations of
the University of the Arts The Hague, P.O. Box 11670,
2502 AR The Hague.
28.5 As regards the appeal referred to in paragraph 4 the
provisions of chapter 8.2 Legal protection of the
Student Charter apply.
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J. Studying with a disadvantage
Article 29: Students with a disadvantage
29.1 Students with a disadvantage are given the opportunity
of taking tests and examinations, adapted as much as
possible to their individual needs. Students are advised to
get in touch with the student dean so that a list of desired
modifications can be drawn up in consultation. Afterwards
students submit a request to the Exam committee. The
Exam committee may obtain expert advice, if necessary,
before taking a decision.
29.2 In cases arising, students may be given the opportunity
to take the tests and examinations in a way adapted to
individual situations. This is left to the discretion of the
Exam committee.
K. Tutoring/coaching
Article 30: Study progress and tutoring/coaching
30.1 Students have access at all time to an overview of their
course results via Osiris Student.
30.2 Individual tutoring/coaching within the programmes
is provided for by a member of staff designated by the
faculty principal.
L. Final and introductory provisions
Article 31: Unforeseen cases
31.1 In cases for which these regulations have no provision and
which require an immediate decision, the Executive Board
will decide. Where this involves knowledge of the student
and their abilities this will be done in consultation with the
Exam committee.
31.2 The principal or his or her deputy notifies the decision
as referred to in paragraph 1 as soon as possible to
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 the members of the Exam committee and to the
Executive Board.

Article 32: Conversion of study results from

the former system
32.1 The Exam committee decides on the value of the
study results obtained before the introduction of the
WHW for students enrolled for the programmes in any
academic year before the introduction of the WHW,
if applicable in the form of credits, for an examination
to be taken in accordance with these Education and
Examination Regulations.

32.2 For students as referred to in paragraph one, the

conditions set in these regulations apply to tests
that have not yet been passed as of the coming into
force of these regulations unless the Exam committee
determines otherwise.

Article 33: Coming into force, official title and publication

33.1 These regulations come into force as of 1 September 2018.

33.2 The official title of these regulations is Royal Conservatoire

Education and Examination Regulations.

33.3 These regulations are made known by being available for

inspection and by publication on the website koncon.nl,
on the Intranet of the Royal Conservatoire and in the
Study Guide. The Curriculum Handbooks accompanying
the Study Guide can be found on the study pages of the
website koncon.nl.

The Principal of the Royal ConservatoireThe Hague

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