Are you curious to know what it is like to study at the Royal Conservatoire The Hague? In the latest edition of Toonbeeld, a magazine of the Haags Toonkunstkoor, Marjolein Niels, head of the Vocal department, takes you behind the scenes of this study programme. High up in the Amare building, where the conservatoire is located, singers and choral conductors are prepared for a successful career in the music world.
Marjolein Niels shares her insights on the conservatoire's unique approach, where there is a strong focus on career development and entrepreneurship, in addition to musical and vocal skills. ‘Our central question is: how do we best prepare our students for professional practice?’ says Niels. With a focus on broadly applicable musical and artistic development, the conservatoire offers an intensive and individual education programme.
The article also gives an insight into the selection procedure for prospective students, which focuses on motivation, talent and entrepreneurship. It also highlights the conservatoire's rich learning environment, with modern facilities and close collaboration with the Residentie Orkest and other cultural institutions.
Want to know more about the Vocal study programme and the experiences of students at the Royal Conservatoire? Then read the full article on the Haags Toonkunstkoor website (pages 5-8, interview: Pieter Maessen).
