Conservatorium van Amsterdam (CvA) - Amsterdam University of the Arts

The Symphony Orchestra regularly performs relevant orchestral repertoire with renowned conductors.

The Jazz Department offers you an ideal environment to develop excellent skills, musicianship and to unfold your talents.

Apply for AMMA: artistic and scientific development in one

Pop Department: our students and alumni create, play, record and publish.

Music in Education: A central role is given to creativity and development of both musical and didactic skills.

Amsterdam Electronic Music Academy: develop yourself as a DJ/producer

The Early Music Department plays an important role in the world of historically informed performance practice.

The Dutch National Opera Academy produces two fully staged operas each year.

news

Joost Willemze wins Dutch Classical Talent Award

Cynthia Chua appointed Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau

Joop de Graaf wins Conservatorium Talent Award

4 new répétiteurs for the CvA

Alumna Hawijch Elders first prize at Henri Marteau International Violin Competition

DownBeat Student Music Award for Emma Feld-Mugnaini Band

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KAE Jazz Award 2023

Meet our teachers

Pop & AEMA Open Day 2022

preparation for the entrance exam

CvA Online offers workshops to prepare for the classical and jazz theoretical entrance exam:

Preparatory workshop classical exam

Preparatory workshop jazz exam