This is a multifaceted degree programme in which repertoire ranging from the sixteenth- to the nineteenth-century style periods is taught, incorporating as many aspects of the profession as possible:

• individual private lessons (technique, études, repertoire from the various periods from an historically informed performance practice perspective)
• lessons on various instruments; 8' violone, historical bass, Viennese bass
• regular group lessons
• methodology (teaching)
• chamber music and ensembles taught by various teachers
• orchestral repertoire, orchestra class and participation in orchestra projects
• the Sweelinck Baroque Orchestra class is held once a week under the guidance of various teachers, giving participants a chance to work on concertos for double bass and orchestra, in addition to other opportunities
• regular evening group recitals
• coaching
• contemporary music on historical instruments
• participation in masterclasses
•  lectures
• attending the rehearsals and concerts of acclaimed orchestras and ensembles
• visiting museums and libraries

Admission requirements
Audition candidates will be selected on the basis of a video recording to be submitted digitally via the application form. Recordings must be received by February 1st at the latest. The video repertoire consists of a diverse selection from the required audition repertoire of maximum 15 minutes.

Audition repertoire

• one etude and two pieces from different stylistic periods

A programme description will be published here soon.

Admission requirements
Audition candidates will be selected on the basis of a video recording to be submitted digitally via the application form. Recordings must be received by February 1st at the latest. The video repertoire consists of a diverse selection from the required audition repertoire of maximum 15 minutes.

Audition repertoire
A diverse programme of maximum 50 minutes, consisting of pieces from different style periods. During your audition you will be asked to play a part of this programme.