Social Responsibility

At the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, we not only stimulate students to play and compose at top level, we also invite them to discover the role they can play in society as musicians, composers, conductors and teachers.

In a changing world, we want to harness the connecting power of music in all areas of society. Through projects, concerts, interviews with artists who have a special perspective on today's music world, and partnerships with socially active organizations we seek to actively reach out to people from all walks of life.
For musicians who are already active in the field, we offer courses in making music with vulnerable people, such as the elderly and the disabled.
We also offer support to refugees who have had to interrupt their music studies and organize projects to introduce young people for whom a music study is not an obvious choice to the possibilities of the conservatoire.

AiR Orlando Ceder

Orlando Ceder—singer, arranger, musical entrepreneur, and educator based in Amsterdam-Zuidoost—has been apoointed Artist in Residence. During his residency, Orlando will focus on bridging cultural worlds through music, especially strengthening connections, both musically and educationally, between Amsterdam’s Zuidoost district and the CvA

CvA Changemakers

CvA Changemakers is an interview series with inspiring artists, musicians and innovators who appeal to the imagination in terms of the sweet spot of artistry and social relevance, moderated by Artist in Residence Gillian Moore.

CvA Reach Out

With the CvA Reach Out programme, the CvA aims to provide music education for young refugees who have suddenly lost access to music education.

CvA Explore

The CvA aims to be a place where all the musical talent of Amsterdam and its surroundings can be trained to become music professionals, regardless of musical background or origin. Through the introduction programme CvA Explore, secondary school students who have affinity for music receive extra music lessons at school and pay visits to the institute to learn about its various training possibilities.