AMPA Fontys Academy of Music and Performing Arts brochure 2019-2020 ENG

ACADEMY OF MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS & MASTER OF MUSIC ACADEMIC YEAR 19/20

Raf De Keninck Director of the Music Department Fontys University of the Arts

2019 was a year of laureates. Together our students, alumni, and

Fontys University of the Arts leads the way when it comes to the

teachers collected an impressive number of accolades. A Jacques

latest developments. Think of the minor programmes that can

de Leeuw Award, a Grand Prize of the Netherlands, an Edison Jazz

be designed by each student individually. Or, the extraordinary

Vocaal, and the Matthijs Vermeulen Prize … To name a few. This

Digital-Networked-Arts Project (DNA) which enables students

fantastic achievement also reflects the energy swirling around

and teachers to create performances in real time with artists from

Tilburg at present.

around the world – without having to travel.

Students are put central stage in our programmes. Meanwhile,

This brochure acquaints you with some of our unique projects. I

the tutors are increasingly forming a community that consists of

hereby invite everyone to get to know tomorrow’s music artists.

a tightly-knit group of highly qualified experts who educate our students together. In this way, we help young people transform their dreams into shining careers.

Our courses are special and set in a unique environment with no fewer than 16 art schools under one roof! This offers students extraordinary opportunities to discover other art forms. Collabo-

Maybe we will meet at one of our presentations!

Raf De Keninck, Director of the Music Department Fontys University of the Arts

rative experiments and growth makes it easier to understand each others’ art. FHK’s international student population will undoubtedly turn this into a fascinating journey of exploration.

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INTRODUCTION RAF DE KENINCK

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INDEX

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OUR LECTURERS

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JAZZ FESTIVAL MAKE IT

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AGENDA SEPTEMBER

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AGENDA OCTOBER

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THE FACULTY

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AGENDA NOVEMBER

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PHILHARMONIE ZUIDNEDERLAND

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CLASSICAL LECTURERS

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AGENDA DECEMBER

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DISCOVER FHK

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DISCOVER AMPA

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MASTER OF MUSIC

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STUDIO BISCOE

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AGENDA JANUARY

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CLASSICAL LECTURERS

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AGENDA FEBRUARY

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YURI RHODENBURGH

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AGENDA MARCH

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JAZZ LECTURERS

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AMIN EBRAHIMI

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AGENDA APRIL

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MARIA MARGARIDA LUCAS

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AGENDA MAY & JUNE

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NEW LECTURERS

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EVELIEN KEESMAAT

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AMPA VOCAL CLASSICAL

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PROGRAM 2019-2020

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COLOFON & OUR PARTNERS

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CLASSICAL LECTURERS

OUR LECTURERS

INDEX

ARE READY TO SHARE THEIR KNOWLEDGE WITH YOU Welcome to AMPA! Here, our lecturers are waiting to share their knowledge with you and give you inspirational lessons on your subject.

They are there to coach you, to give you personal guidance, to stimulate you, and to help you cross the threshold to the start of your career. Meet the AMPA lecturers.

Aart Strootman Theory

Adriaan Jacobs

Andreas van Zoelen

Anthony Fiumara

Piano accompaniment

Saxophone

Composition

Fréderick Franssen

Geert Backelandt

Guillermo Quintero

French horn

Clarinet

Piano methodology

Hans Raaijmakers

Hardy Mertens

Herman Vincken

Percussion

Windband conducting

Oboe

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SEPTEMBER AMPA MEETS DE KRING Tuesday 17 September 2 PM | De Kring Roosendaal Why perform on a stage if you can do it in a cloakroom or in the wings? AMPA presents the concert series AMPA meets De Kring, in collaboration with De Kring Roosendaal, all throughout the year. The students are performing anywhere except on stage as they experiment with the opportunities that Theater De Kring offers across the board. They test their own boundaries in an interdisciplinary context and learn how to “think out of the box”.

September 19 to 21 at various locations in Tilburg.

For the full line-up, tickets and info: www.makeitjazz.nl

mesmerizing Doppler Trio, a young piano ensemble that took its

Make It is a brand-new jazz festival that presents

inspiration from Esjborn Svenson and conquered the Dutch jazz

tomorrow’s big jazz names today. Make It is run by

scene with their first album Nebula. After Doppler’s atmospheric and

musicians, for musicians. It focuses exclusively on new

accessible set, a knees-up with Son Swaga’s funk fusion. Spiritual jazz meets video game soundtrack!

makers and on spurring the youngest musicians to

We present a full evening’s programme in Theaters Tilburg on

achieve the highest possible standards.

Saturday, 21 September. Three rooms for a raft of acts. In addition to sets by up-and-coming talent, young musicians will play alongside their teachers. The main festival acts perform in the Schouwburg

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JAZZFESTIVAL MAKE IT Thursday 19, Friday 20 & Saturday 21 September Evening Different locations in Tilburg Following a successful first edition of the jazz festival Make It in

Thursday 26 September 12:30 PM Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven

2018, the second edition also takes places at a raft of locations

AMPA and Muziekgebouw Frits Philips in Eindhoven have been

in Tilburg. Make It presents tomorrow’s big jazz names today

teaming up for years. Every lunch concert features a different

as part of a programme that is brimming with surprises. With

ensemble. This concert puts the British soprano Cat Carson in the

Jeroen van Vliet - Tijs Klaassen Quintet - Hendrik Lasure’s

spotlights. She specialises in early music.

Warm Band and young musicians/bands competing for first

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Ten locations in the centre of Tilburg are part of the AMPA

while major jazz talents can be heard in the Studiozaal. Jeroen van

JazzRonde on the evening of Thursday, 19 September 2019.

Vliet is the curator of the intimate Audax-Zaal. Here, he will unveil his

All of the acts are promising and varied with students from the

vision of the future.

Public | Info & tickets: makeitjazz.nl

Netherlands and elsewhere as they take their first steps on a real

The young makers who were featured at Make It 2018 will return this

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stage.

year. Prashant Samlal, recipient of the Conservatorium Talent Award

Come to see and hear what this could result in on the evening

2019, presents his new album alongside his quartet. Tijs Klaasen, who

of Friday, 20 September. The British piano trio ENEMY is an

joined forces with Ian Cleaver in 2018, has since turned his hand at

international upcoming ensemble (albeit not that well-known

composing. He will play his debut album on Saturday, 21 September

yet in the Netherlands) that comprises Kit Downes, Petter Eldh,

with his own quintet. The electro fusion produced by Muddy Grease

and James Maddren. Bass player Eldh played Make It in 2018 with

from Utrecht surprised last year during the AMPA JazzRonde. It can

JamesZoo.

be heard in the Studiozaal of Theaters Tilburg during Make It 2019.

New in 2019 are the programmes in Poppodium 013 where Make

Jazz festival Make It: 19 through 21 September at various locations

It shows that jazz can also be danceable. Two great acts will

in Tilburg. See www.makeitjazz.nl for the full line-up, tickets, and

play in the Jupiler zaal on the Friday. The concert starts with the

additional information.

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LUNCH CONCERT MUZIEKGEBOUW FRITS PHILIPS EINDHOVEN

place during the Jazzronde.

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AMPATilburg

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OCTOBER Inge van Grinsven

AMPA ON STAGE Monday 7 October 4:00 PM | Strings | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg 6:00 PM | Brass | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg Tuesday 8 October 12:45 PM | Organ | Heikese Kerk Tilburg 1:30 PM | Saxophone | FHK Refter Tilburg Thursday 10 October 7:00 PM | Piano | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg Monday 28 October 3:00 PM | Flute | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg 5:00 PM | Strings | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg What does it entail, studying at AMPA? Come and find out during On Stage, a series of public classroom concerts where our students show what they have learned.

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LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE Wednesday 2 October 12:30 PM Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch Talented soloists studying with AMPA and the Master of Music are performing in front of an audience during this concert series. The opening concert features Inge van Grinsven (harp), the winner at the Willem Twee lunch concerts during the 2018/2019 season.

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LUNCH CONCERT MUZIEKGEBOUW FRITS PHILIPS EINDHOVEN Thursday 10 & 24 October 12:30 PM Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven AMPA and Muziekgebouw Frits Philips in Eindhoven have been teaming up for years. Each lunch concert focuses on a different ensemble. The concert on Thursday 10 October features 2AZ1, which won the public vote during the Fontys Willem Twee Chamber Music Contest 2019. Works developed by the composition class will be performed on Thursday 24 October.

HET KLAVIER KLINKT

LIVING COMPOSERS SOCIETY

Sunday 27 October 2:30 PM | Theater het Klavier Kaatsheuvel

Wednesday 30 October 7:30 PM | De Nieuwe Vorst Tilburg

AMPA provides its students with the opportunity to perform

Composers often hide behind their music. But what goes on

for a wider audience in collaboration with various theatres.

inside their heads? What inspires them? And how do they come

This year, for the first time, is has joined forces with Theater in

up with the ideas for new works? All these questions will be

het Klavier in Kaatsheuvel, where AMPA students can present

answered at the Living Com-posers Society. Young composers

brilliant classical as well as jazz programmes. It is up to them

studying at Fontys AMPA will reveal what goes on in their minds

Sunday 20 October 4:00 PM St. Willibrorduskerk Deurne

whether they play in the hall of the theatre or in the attractive

and how they work. The Living Composers Society regularly

foyer. Expect unexpected encounters between mem-bers of

invites guest composers. Plus, composition teachers will talk

The Concert cycle in the ancient Catholic Church in Deurne, St.

the brilliant youngest generation of musicians

about their work in progress.

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Willibrorduskerk, started a number of years ago entitled Music

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cultural landscape of Deurne and its surroundings, thanks to

Info & tickets: theaterinhetklavier.nl

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AMPA MEETS DE KRING Sunday 6 October 11.00 AM | De Kring Roosendaal Why perform on a stage if you can do it in a cloakroom or in the

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wings? AMPA presents the concert series AMPA meets De Kring, in collaboration with De Kring Roosendaal, all throughout the year. The students are performing anywhere except on stage as they experiment with the opportunities that Theater De Kring of-fers across the board. They test their own boundaries in an interdisciplinary context and learn how to “think out of the box”.

CONCERT CYCLUS ST. WILLIBRORDUSKERK DEURNE

cycle. The concerts have become deeply embedded in the the commitment and enthusiasm of Wim Boerekamp and Sjaak

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Obers. The interest in the concerts has pushed up attendance numbers to around a hundred visitors per concert and sometimes considerably more.

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AMPATilburg

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THE FACULTY

NOVEMBER

MARTYN SMITS HEAD OF STUDIES AMPA As Head of Studies, I am exceedingly proud of the wonderful

NOVEMBER MUSIC PROJECT WEEK

AMPA ON STAGE

2 through 8 November | ’s-Hertogenbosch

Monday 11 & 18 November 4:00 PM Strings | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

Our first week is dedicated to November Music, which is a festival

concept that we have developed for AMPA. We can genuinely say

that cuts across all genres. It presents “to-day’s music by today’s

that after three years, it has been an enormous success. Students

makers”. November Music always shows the latest musical deve-

from all over the world participate in our exceptional programme.

Tuesday 12 November 12:45 PM Organ | Heikese Kerk Tilburg

creators of contemporary composed music, jazz, new world music,

Thursday 14 November 7:00 PM Piano | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

music theatre, visual music, electronics & soundscapes, and sound

What does it entail, studying at AMPA? Come and find out during

installations. November Music takes place across various locations

On Stage, a series of public classroom concerts where our students

The instrumental coaching is the highlight of the programme. It takes

in ’s-Hertogenbosch and has grown into the most important

show what they have learned.

places four hours per week as part of individual as well as group

international festival for current music in the Netherlands over the

lessons/ensemble. This forms an excellent exploratory pathway

past years.

lopments. It features makers and composers inspired by and

Its focus on the individual development of every student allows AMPA to train unique top musicians to sustainably shape their search for artistic originality.

in which theory and practice merge, underpinned by a four-year

What would be a better fit with AMPA than a festival focused on

entrepreneurial trajectory. Add to this challenging projects and perfect preparation for the professional practice.

AMPA’s trump card is that it provides opportunities for interfacing with other art forms. To this end, we are facilitating a four-year interdisciplinary programme in which students search for the music artist within themselves as they stay in contact with the students of 15 other art disciplines in our fantastic FHK building. and artistic concept development. To sum, a programme that does us proud!

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today’s music? Our students get cracking with the latest develop-

masterclasses, and it will be obvious that the programme offers a

The focus is on stage presentation, theatrical awareness on stage,

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MARCEL ANDRIESSEN HEAD OF STUDIES MASTER OF MUSIC

ments and trends as they break new ground, push back frontiers,

LIVE JAZZ AT OMROEP HELMOND

and make heard the inaudible.

November Music organises workshops, seminars, projects, inter-

Tuesday 12 November 9:30 PM Cacoafabriek Helmond

views, and concerts in which our students partake. They can

Several AMPA ensembles will produce a Tegen de Stroom In

be seen (and heard) during the Kunstmuziekroute, the Bosch

Sessie for local broadcaster Omroep Helmond in the Cacaofabriek

Requiem, and the New Music Conference. Together with student

during the 2019-2020 season. That is to say, Omroep Helmond/

ensemble F.C. Jongbloed (led by Aart Strootman), composer

Cacaofabriek will become one of the regular performance venues

Calliope Tsoupaki, Estafest, Andreas Schaerer, and Leine Roebana

for AMPA ensembles. Listeners are treated to new and exciting

they will search for tomorrow’s sound.

music in a live setting. At the same time, a live radio concert offers

Public | Info & tickets: Novembermusic.net

our students a new educational experience: everything has to go

The start of the new school year is always an exciting time.

At Fontys Master of Music, incoming international students will have to find their way around our department as well as the city. It is amazing to experience how, within a year, young talents can become professional performers who present themselves to the audience on a raft of stages around the province.

We have a variegated offering of concerts and projects planned for the 2019-2020 season. Our students, both those from the Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) and those from the Master of Music, will be provided with opportunities to show a different side of themselves on every stage. All musical genres and concert formats will be on the menu this year; from the large symphonic work

AMPA MEETS DE KRING Sunday 10 November 11:00 AM | De Kring Roosendaal Why perform on a stage if you can do it in a cloakroom or in the

right!

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wings? AMPA presents the concert series AMPA meets De Kring,

LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE

in collaboration with De Kring Roosendaal, all throughout the

Wednesday 13 & 27 November 12:30 PM

year. The students are performing anywhere except on stage as

Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

they experiment with the opportunities that Theater De Kring of-fers across the board. They test their own boundaries in an interdisciplinary context and learn how to “think out of the box”.

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Talented soloists studying with AMPA and the Master of Music perform in front of an audience during this concert series. A public vote decides which young musician shall be awarded the AMPA Willem Twee Talent Prize at season’s end.

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The Epic of Gilgamesh (a collaborative project with South Netherlands Philharmonic) to solo concerts in the Willem Twee concert hall in Den Bosch. It promises to be another

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year of discoveries!

For updates on events see

AMPATilburg

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TOONBEELD A SERIES OF MINI CONCERTS

BY CITY COMPOSER ANTHONY FIUMARA Thursday 14 November 5:30 PM De Pont Tilburg What does a painting sound like? What is the link between a sculpture and music? And how does a compos-er translate visuals into sound? This Thursday night series will give visitors of Museum De Pont the oppor-tunity to hear tomorrow’s composers and musicians answer such questions. The Tilburg city composer An-thony Fiumara selects music that is strongly connected to the visual arts for each mini concert while AMPA composition students will create new pieces for works at De Pont. A different student ensemble will play each concert; from saxophones and percussionists to strings. The mini concerts take place twice per evening with a verbal introduction by Fiumara and his students.

Public | Part of a series | Info: depont.nl

OPEN DAY FONTYS SCHOOL OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

SMALL GROUPS, GREAT MUSIC

Saturday 16 November 10:00 AM Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts Tilburg

Carefully chosen chamber music ensembles under Fontys Master

What does it mean to become a professional musician? What is

designated theme, no common thread; the unexpected is the

the set-up of the lessons at AMPA? Who are the teachers? What

leitmotiv and will be pre-sented in every possible combination and

subjects can I take? What sort of projects are being organised?

style. The only constant is the small line-up.

Get a taste of AMPA dur-ing the open day. Go to presentations,

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get a sense of the atmosphere, look at the building, and talk with teachers and students. The sessions at the open day include

Tuesday 26 November 8:00 PM | Het Cenakel Tilburg of Music present compositions from all of music history. No

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auditions for our chamber music ensembles with a view to participating in the January 2020 New Year Concert, which is

LIVING COMPOSERS SOCIETY

organised by the Land van Heusden and Altena Lions Club. Come,

Wednesday 27 November 7:30 PM | De Nieuwe Vorst Tilburg

have look, and experience how such auditions unfold.

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Sunday 17 November 4:00 PM | St. Willibrorduskerk Deurne

the professional field. We work with ensembles such as TEMKO, ChampdAction, and ASKO|SchĂśnberg. Several teachers are active in these ensembles, which makes the connection even more special. Same story for teachers who are also working at the South Netherlands Philharmonic. Therefore, it made sense to renew the ties with AMPA. Together with the orchestra we are organising masterclasses with invited soloists. Plus, internships are available to our master students so they can learn in practice from orchestral musicians with many years of experience.

Our educative programmes will partake in the joint activities with the South Netherlands Philharmonic from this season onwards.

On top of this, we are collaborating with the orchestra and the Brabant Choir on a large-scale project around the Gilgamesh epos

their heads? What inspires them? And how do they come up with

in January.

the Living Com-posers Society. Young composers studying at Fontys AMPA will reveal what goes on in their minds and how they work. The Living Composers Society regularly invites guest

The Concert cycle in the ancient Catholic Church in Deurne, St.

composers. Plus, composition teachers will talk about their work

Willibrorduskerk, started a number of years ago entitled Music

in progress.

cycle. The concerts have become deeply embedded in the

Public | Part of a series | Info: denieuwevorst.nl

cultural landscape of Deurne and its surroundings, thanks to

It is a given that our music courses are closely interwoven with

Composers often hide behind their music. But what goes on inside the ideas for new works? All these questions will be answered at

CONCERT CYCLUS ST. WILLIBRORDUSKERK

COLLABORATION WITH THE SOUTH NETHERLANDS PHILHARMONIC

The unique partnership with the South Netherlands Philharmonic has added great value for our students. Equally, it is proof that orchestral music continues to be topical in our rapidly changing world.

the commitment and enthusiasm of Wim Boerekamp and Sjaak Obers. The interest in the concerts has pushed up attendance numbers to around a hundred visitors per concert and sometimes considerably more.

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CLASSICAL LECTURERS

DECEMBER Jacq Sanders

Jan van de Eijnden

Jelena Bazova

Jenny Spanoghe

Trumpet

French horn YMA

Piano

Violin / viola

AMPA ON STAGE Tuesday 3 December 1:30 PM | Saxophone | FHK Refter Tilburg Friday 6 December 12:30 PM | Brass | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg Monday 9 December 4:00 PM | Strings | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg Tuesday 10 December 12:45 PM | Organ | Heikese Kerk Tilburg Thursday 12 December 7:00 PM | Piano | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg Monday 16 December 3:00 PM | Flute | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg What does it entail, studying at AMPA? Come and find out during On Stage, a series of public classroom concerts where our students show what they have learned.

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John Groeneveld

Jolente De Maeyer

Kees van den Bergh

Liset Pennings

Oboe YMA

Violin

Composition

Flute

LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE Wednesday 11 December 12:30 PM Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch Talented soloists studying with AMPA and the Master of Music perform in front of an audience during this concert series. A public vote decides which young musician shall be awarded the AMPA Willem Twee Talent Prize at season’s end.

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Louis Buskens

Marcel Andriessen

Margriet van Reisen

Mark Boonstra

TOONBEELD - A SERIES OF MINI CONCERTS

BY CITY COMPOSER ANTHONY FIUMARA

Choir conducting

Percussion

Voice

Trombone

Thursday 12 December 5:30 PM | De Pont Tilburg What does a painting sound like? What is the link between a sculpture and music? And how does a composer translate visuals into sound?

This Thursday night series will give visitors of Museum De Pont the opportunity to hear tomorrow’s composers and musicians answer such questions. The Tilburg city composer Anthony Fiumara selects music that is strongly connected to the visual arts for each mini concert while AMPA composition students will create new pieces for works at De Pont.

A different student ensemble will play each concert; from saxophones and percussionists to strings. The mini concerts take place twice per evening with a verbal introduction by Fiumara and his students.

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Nicolas Callot

Paul Uyterlinde

Rafaella Tibasco

Piano accompaniment

Piano

Cello

Italian

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AMPATilburg

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AMPA MEETS DE KRING

LIVING COMPOSERS SOCIETY

Sunday 15 December 11:00 AM | De Kring Roosendaal

Wednesday 18 December 7:30 PM | De Nieuwe Vorst Tilburg

Why perform on a stage if you can do it in a cloakroom or in

Composers often hide behind their music. But what goes on inside

the wings? AMPA presents the concert series AMPA meets De

their heads? What inspires them? And how do they come up with

Kring, in collaboration with De Kring Roosendaal, all throughout

the ideas for new works? All these questions will be answered at

the year. The students are performing anywhere except on stage

the Living Com-posers Society. Young composers studying at

as they experiment with the opportunities that Theater De Kring

Fontys AMPA will reveal what goes on in their minds and how

of-fers across the board. They test their own boundaries in an

they work. The Living Composers Society regularly invites guest

interdisciplinary context and learn how to “think out of the box”.

composers. Plus, composition teachers will talk about their work

Public | Part of a series | Tickets: dekringroosendaal.nl

in progress.

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Public | Part of a series | Info: denieuwevorst.nl

HET KLAVIER KLINKT Sunday 15 December 2:30 PM | Theater het Klavier Kaatsheuvel AMPA provides its students with the opportunity to perform for

LUNCH CONCERT MUZIEKGEBOUW FRITS PHILIPS EINDHOVEN

a wider audience in collaboration with various theatres. This year,

Thursday 19 December 12:30 PM Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven

it has joined forces with Theater in het Klavier in Kaatsheuvel,

AMPA and Muziekgebouw Frits Philips in Eindhoven have been

where AMPA students can present brilliant classical as well as

teaming up for years. Each lunch concert focuses on a different

jazz programmes. It is up to them whether they play in the hall of the theatre or in the attractive foyer. Expect unexpected encounters between mem-bers of the brilliant youngest generation of musicians.

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NIGHT OF THE ARTS (NACHT VAN DE KUNSTEN) Friday 20 December 7:30 PM Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts & Theatres Tilburg

ensemble. The concert features the AMPA Vocal Class.

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DISCOVER FHK Located in the heart of Tilburg, and strongly connected to Theaters Tilburg, the art disciplines Theatre, Dance, Music, and Visual Arts can be found under one roof at the Fontys University of the Arts (FHK). Energy and creativity are bubbling on a daily basis.

Yet, a professional artist needs more than ‘just’ talent. The art sector in its current guise demands flexibility and entrepreneurship as well. FHK intends to help you deal well with continuous change and progress. It offers an inspiring learning environment so you can develop the knowledge, attitude, and skills that you will need to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

TILBURG MAKERSSTAD FHK is intimately connected with the city of Tilburg. Here, collaborations come about easily. The city offers a welcoming home to refreshing and innovative ideas, decisively pursued in postindustrial surroundings. There is a special vibe that prompts people to become involved in making, creating, innovation, and risk-taking. Meeting, developing, relaxing, and enterprising are keywords for everything that is organised by and for students.

Tilburg Makersstad is an inexhaustible source of energy.

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What makes FHK unique? Its focus on interdisciplinarity, cocreation, and internationalisation.

• INTERDISCIPLINARITY Real innovations arise as two disciplines meet.

It is important to discover and develop your artistic identity.

Diversity is key. And where better to achieve this than in an organisation that houses four art forms under a single roof?

FHK knows no bounds!.

Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts opens its doors to the Night of the Arts for the ninth time on the Friday before

• CO-CREATION

Christmas. A festive kick-off for the holiday season, with an ample choice from over 60 fantas-tic presentations. Enjoy

The teachers and artists of the future encourage each other to investigate and create tomorrow’s world.

performances by students of AMPA, Dance Academy, Music

At FHK, you can render possible the impossible. And there is

Theatre (Classical) and Rockacademie throughout the Night

more. You can benefit from the added value of being in the

of the Arts. Students at the Academy of Art, Communication

presence of people with good ideas as well as creative and

and De-sign (ArtCoDe) and the Academy of Circus and

supportive thinkers, end users, and stakeholders. Co-creation

Performance Art (ACaPA) will also provide visual treats. The

can help you solve complex problems and realise change. It

evening will be brimming with interdisciplinary performances

helps you grow.

created by talented AMPA-students and oth-ers. As well as our instrumentalists and vocalists, you can hear the latest music produced by our composi-tion students. A special and thrilling

• INTERNATIONALISATION

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F HK connects on a local as well as on a global scale. In this way, our western way of viewing comes into contact with new knowledge, applications, insights, and experiences

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As a future professional you are not just discerning, entrepre-

night out!

neurial, and inquisitive but also alive to what is happening elsewhere. Art knows no national boundaries. Improve your intercultural skills; particularly if you want to be world-renowned!

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DISCOVER AMPA! The world is more than ever connected through

MASTER OF MUSIC

networks. These days, music professionals need to go

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AMPA’S FUTURE PERSPECTIVE

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAMME

In addition to technical and artistic mastery, the AMPA students

Our world is changing faster than ever before and art, too, appears

The Master of Music at Fontys University of the Arts is a two-year

further than mastering their instruments. They also need

are taught to adopt an entrepreneurial attitude. Driven by

to be in constant flux. AMPA is a state-of-the-art music college that

programme that helps you grow into a musician who is ready

to be able to communicate and collaborate with others

creativity, they look for and create opportunities. This enables

is tuned in to the ever-evolving art field. Students are prompted

to enter the global professional music scene. An unique feature

them to anticipate the constant changes in the artistic arena. They

to reach for the stars and given the tools they need for continuous

of the Master of Music is its focus on individuals. Our students

learn to participate in a flexible manner and to deploy their skills

development after graduation. It is no exaggeration to say that

receive a two-year scholarship that allows them to customize

wherever required.

AMPA moulds the professionals who may make all the difference

the programme in accordance with their wishes and needs and

in the future. To stay ahead of the times, we closely collaborate

underpin their personal career path. The budget can be used

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with important partners and engage in an ongoing communication

to purchase lessons at Fontys or, equally, to buy tuition in other

Research is a significant factor in the development of any practice;

with our international sister institutes.

places.

including music. AMPA encourages its students to deepen

Naturally, AMPA’s success springs from its tutors, a highly qualified

their knowledge about their chosen discipline using practice-

and internationally recognised group of professionals who take an

based research. Students learn to question their assumptions,

CONTENT OF THE STUDIES

open-minded approach to their discipline and to the wider world.

The Master is an intensive two-year studies designed around

at an international level. That is why we introduced the Academy of Music and Performing Arts last year. Under AMPA, the traditional conservatory is replaced by an academy that puts cooperation central stage. Being an artist, in our view, rests on six important pillars, the Key Skills, as well as on high artistic quality.

KEY SKILL ENSEMBLE PLAYING Playing as part of an ensemble is the focus of the programme. All other skills are subject to this. Working with a collective format teaches the students flexibility and shows them what it means to be an individual within a group, how to share responsibility, and how to divide tasks. The students join an ensemble, led by a coach, from their first week at the Academy. The ability to collaborate scores highly during assessments throughout the course.

KEY SKILL INTERDISCIPLINARITY A thriving musical sector does not evolve in isolation. To maintain high quality across the music world, influences from other disciplines are important. AMPA shares a building with a number of other art schools within the FHK. The interaction between theatre, dance, and music greatly benefits musicians so AMPA really utilizes the unique art cluster within FHK. AMPA helps its students to become music professionals who are able to operate across a broad range. The music students also take lessons in dance, theatre, circus, and the visual arts from the start of their studies.

KEY SKILL SELF MANAGEMENT To help our students become independent, confident, and responsible musicians it is important that they develop the skills that go hand in hand with self-management. Discernment is

preferences, strengths, and weaknesses. They explore and

international masterclasses, lessons, and lectures on research

recognize innovations in their area, experiment with the findings,

skills, cultural entrepreneurship, music philosophy, and music

and manage to lift their own practice to a higher level.

marketing. Students can opt for the following programmes:

• Chamber music (vocals / instrumental)

KEY SKILL INTERNATIONAL CONNECTEDNESS

• Pop (vocals / instrumental) )

AMPA teaches its students to have a global vision. Connections

• Jazz (vocals/ instrumental)

with the wider music world, an open mind, and the willingness

• Music theatre

to collaborate with international partners are vital to the

• Music theory

development of their music. AMPA’s international context offers

With each program you can find a series of symbols

• Composition / arranging (classical / jazz / rock)

such opportunities for enhancement. Students from over 44

that refer to our keyskills as shown below.

• Performance

countries are accommodated at the English-language academy.

The AMPA students are immersed in an intercultural society from the moment they enter the academy.

STUDENTS LEARN HOW THINGS WORK IN PRACTICE AMPA cooperates with internationally renowned ensembles and soloists such as ASKO|Schönberg, Champ d’Action, TEMKO, and ensemble KLANG. Their education is practice-led, in other words.

On top of this, AMPA works with an extensive network of festivals

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budget that covers two years. The amount depends on the nature

Ensemble Playing

offers a broad range of masterclasses, in-house and elsewhere.

Self-Management Interdisciplinarity

A direct dialogue with countless musicians at the peak of their careers inspires our students to grow.

Practice-Based Research

essential for music professionals. Self-awareness is key. AMPA students learn how to master their talents, which will enable them to grow from attentive and curious youths into productive and

of your programme. The budget varied between € 3000 and € 4000 annually for first-year and second-year students during the academic year 2017/2018. You may use the money, in consultation

and concert halls which allows the students to test and showcase the knowledge and skills they have acquired in practice. AMPA also

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT As a Master of Music student, you will be allocated a personal

with your mentor, to purchase artistic and professional classes.

Students who wish to buy tuition from professionals outside Fontys can do so; even if the teacher in question is working in a different country. The institute maintains strong ties with local as well as international networks and contacts.

NIEK STARMANS (ALUMNUS) OVER MOM “I grew into a professional musician at the Master of Music. There

Collective Entrepreneurship

balanced individuals with a healthy work ethos.

were myriad opportunities to discover what my ultimate purpose was and I received help to achieve my goals. It enabled me to take classes with international professionals who were at the absolute

International Connectedness

forefront of my field. Add to this, the presence of numerous other young enthusiastic musicians. Plus, I could play on a variety of stages. Also important was the pleasant atmosphere among the students at all times. It will be no surprise that I have never regretted my choice of institute.”

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JANUARY NEDERLANDS SAXOFOON FESTIVAL Monday 6 through 15 January | all day Different locations Tilburg The first edition of the Nederlands Saxofoon Festival in 2014 celebrated the 200th anniversary of the birth of Adolphe Sax, inventor of the saxophone. No other instrument has become as popular in a relatively short space of time or has such a vibrant history. The second edition of the festival will take place in early January 2020. A week of masterclasses, readings, and concerts.

The famous Raschèr Saxophone Quartet opens the festival with a masterclass. It is also the solo quartet during the South Netherlands Philharmonic’s Gala Concert under Wayne Marshall on Wednesday 8 January. Works by Philip Glass, George Gershwin, and An-thony Fiumara will be played during this gala concert. Extraordinarily, student Hannah Koob will play Leonard Bernstein’s Wonderful Town. Masterclasses, readings, and concerts by Lev Pupis, Philippe Portejoie, Marchen Ornstein, Ties Mellema, Leo van Oostrum, Paul

STUDIO BISCOE DIGITAL NETWORKED ARTS 2019-2020

Weiling, Andreas van Zoelen, the Fontys Saxophone Ensemble

Studio Biscoe creates art, interactions and visualizations across

of AMPA and ArtCoDe to realise an original staging of Haydn’s Die

theatre, dance, music and installation. We work with live audio/

Schöpfung. We created a new world within the chapel onto which

LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE

AMPA MEETS DE KRING

video streams, projection mapping, 3D gaming engines, animation,

artworks by the students of ArtCoDe were projected to accompany

Sunday 12 January 11:00 AM | De Kring Roosendaal

discrete and interactive sensors, analog and digital electronics to

the performance of AMPA’s music students.

Wednesday 8 & 22 January 12:30 PM Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

realize stunning original works, in collaboration with musicians,

Talented soloists studying with AMPA and the Master of Music

wings? AMPA presents the concert series AMPA meets De Kring,

To support real-time movement analysis in the dance teaching

perform in front of an audience during this concert series. A public

composers, choreographers, dancers and theatre makers.

in collaboration with De Kring Roosendaal, all throughout the

environment, DNA is just completing the design and delivery of an

vote decides which young musician shall be awarded the AMPA

year. The students are performing anywhere except on stage as

Digital Networked Arts (DNA) is a digital arts laboratory and

advanced multi-camera solution. Staff and students will be able to

Willem Twee Talent Prize at season’s end.

they experiment with the opportunities that Theater De Kring

resource within FHK that is available to every student regardless of

easily record and stream live from the synchronised cameras in the

Public | Part of a series | Tickets: willem-twee.nl

of-fers across the board. They test their own boundaries in an

their study programme. DNA offers support, advice, workshops and

studio, with controls for slow motion replay and frame by frame

facilitates student collaborations using the latest digital techniques

analysis.

and technologies.

2019-2020 is set to be an exciting year for the DNA project. In

During the past year DNA has supported a wide range of

collaboration with SURFnet (the Dutch academic internet provider)

interdisciplinary, collaborative and one-to-one student projects. In

we will bring a new 10 Gigabit fibre-optic network into the FHK

autumn 2018, we ran a series of workshops for students in music,

campus, one that is dedicated to artistic practice and research in a

visual art and design, developing new ways of working, unique

networked world. This will allow us to start developing networked

performance offerings and routes through which to collaborate

based arts practice and educational activities with institutions

with artists from other disciplines.

around the world.

In annual Art Meets Arts project ten teams of students produced 2

Collaborative workshops in the coming year will explore themes old

hours of television programming, a mixture of live and pre-recorded

and new, introducing emerging digital techniques within the arts,

show what they have learned.

content, which was broadcast live via YouTube on the final day of

such as machine learning, virtual environments, augmented reality

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the week. In the former Het Cenakel DNA worked with students

and gesture recognition.

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and others are also very much part of the festival. In addition, the spotlights will be on the 20th anniversary of the Kessels Saxophone Quartet. The closing concert, with Ties Mellema, takes place in Paradox on Wednesday 15 January.

Public | Info: nedsaxofoonfestival.wordpress.com

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Why perform on a stage if you can do it in a cloakroom or in the

interdisciplinary context and learn how to “think out of the box”.

Public | Part of a series | Tickets: dekringroosendaal.nl

NEW YEAR’S CONCERT LIONS CLUB LAND VAN HEUSEN AND ALTENA

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Saturday 11 January 8:00 PM | Sint Martinus Kerk Woudrichem

AMPA ON STAGE

During the New Year’s concert of the Lions Club Land van Heusden 20 minutes with a festive character, both in music choice and

Tuesday 14 January 12:45 PM | Organ | Heikese Kerk Tilburg Thursday 16 January 7:00 PM | Piano | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg Monday 27 January 4:00 PM | Strings | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

presentation. The best ensemble wins a cash prize.

What does it entail, studying at AMPA? Come and find out during

More info & tickets: landvanheusdenenaltena.lions.nl

On Stage, a series of public classroom concerts where our students

and Altena, four ensembles present themselves in a program of

For updates on events see

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LIVING COMPOSERS SOCIETY Wednesday 15 January 7:30 PM | De Nieuwe Vorst Tilburg Composers often hide behind their music. But what goes on inside their heads? What inspires them? And how do they come up with the ideas for new works? All these questions will be answered at the Living Com-posers Society. Young composers studying at Fontys AMPA will reveal what goes on in their minds and how they work. The Living Composers Society regularly invites guest composers. Plus, composition teachers will talk about their work in progress.

Public | Part of a series | Info: denieuwevorst.nl

CONTEMPORARY MUSIC DAYS

KUNSTKRING DE KEMPEN

Monday 20 January through Friday 24 January Various locations Tilburg and Eindhoven

Thursday 16 January 8:15 PM | Oud-Katholieke Kerk Eindhoven

The third edition of the Contemporary Music Days is dedicated

Kunstkring de Kempen organises monthly music nights for its

to non-European influences and early folk music. The Fontys

music-loving members. The repertory and number of musicians

Chamber Choir, led by Louis Buskens, performs The Epic of

vary greatly in terms of the vocals, the instruments, the soloists,

Gilgamesh by Bohuslav Mar-tinu, together with the Brabant

and the ensembles. The students will provide a full evening’s

Choir and the South Netherlands Philharmonic. Eveline

programme in collaboration with AMPA.

Vervliet, Amin Ebrahimi, and Vlad Chlek explore the Gilgamesh Epos together with composer and violinist Hawar Taw-fiq.

Info & tickets: www.kunstkringdekempen.nl

The students are composing three works for chamber music ensemble that will be executed during the same concert, based

OPEN DAY FONTYS SCHOOL OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

on the Gilgamesh theme. The jazz department works with the

Sunday 19 January 10:00 AM Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts Tilburg

with Fontys Master of Music students this week. On top of this,

Rembrandt Frerichs Trio while Asko|Schönberg will collaborate the second edition of Upbeats and Grace Notes takes place.

An atmospheric lunch concert with student ensem-bles that

What does it mean to become a professional musician? What is

treats the audience to new works by the classical composition

the set-up of the lessons at AMPA? Who are the teachers? What

students.

subjects can I take? What sort of projects are being organised?

Get a taste of AMPA dur-ing the open day. Go to presentations,

Public | Info: fhkagenda.nl

get a sense of the atmosphere, look at the building, and talk with

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teachers and students. The sessions at the open day include auditions for our chamber music ensembles with a view to participating in the January 2020 New Year Concert, which is organised by the Land van Heusden and Altena Lions Club. Come, have look, and experience how such auditions unfold.

Public | Reservations: fontys.nl/Open-dagen

JAZZPODIUM GOIRLE Sunday 19 January 3:00 PM | Jan van Besouwhuis Goirle Our talented jazz students have been performing at Jazzpodium Goirle for years. A raft of student ensembles will play on this occasion. Enjoy a day of jazz in Goirle.

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LUNCH CONCERT MUZIEKGEBOUW FRITS PHILIPS EINDHOVEN Thursday 23 & 30 January 12:30 PM

JAZZ WORKSHOP DEN BOSCH

LIVE JAZZ AT OMROEP HELMOND

Saturday 25 January | Jazz workshop Den Bosch

Tuesday 28 January 9:30 PM | Cacoafabriek Helmond

Jazzwerkplaats Den Bosch is actively promoting Jazz in

Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven

‘s-Hertogenbosch. Starting this season, Jazzwerk-plaats Den

AMPA and Muziekgebouw Frits Philips in Eindhoven have been

Bosch and AMPA are partners. This collaboration consists

teaming up for years. Each lunch concert focuses on a different

of offering internships for AMPA students and an exchange

ensemble. The concert features the AMPA-bigband led by Maino

between teachers, students and young people with ambitions

Remmers on 23 Janu-ary and the AMPA percussion ensemble on

towards a music edu-cation. Today the large Latin ensemble

30 January.

of AMPA is performing in combination with a workshop by

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teacher Michiel Westerhuis and students.

Tickets: muziekgebouweneindhoven.nl

Public | More info: jazzwerkplaats.nlwererkplaats.nl

Several AMPA ensembles will produce a Tegen de Stroom In Sessie for local broadcaster Omroep Helmond in the Cacaofabriek during the 2019-2020 season. That is to say, Omroep Helmond/ Cacaofabriek will become one of the regular performance venues for AMPA ensembles. Listeners are treated to new and exciting music in a live setting. At the same time, a live radio concert offers our students a new educational experience: everything has to go right!

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For updates on events see

AMPATilburg

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CLASSICAL LECTUERS

OUR LECTURERS WELCOME YOU!

FEBRUARY Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

TOONBEELD A SERIES OF MINI CONCERTS BY CITY COMPOSER ANTHONY FIUMARA

Talented soloists studying with AMPA and the Master of Music

Thursday 13 February 5:30 PM | De Pont Tilburg

perform in front of an audience during this concert series. A public

What does a painting sound like? What is the link between a

vote decides which young musician shall be awarded the AMPA

sculpture and music? And how does a compos-er translate

Willem Twee Talent Prize at season’s end.

visuals into sound? This Thursday night series will give visitors of

Public | Part of a series

Museum De Pont the oppor-tunity to hear tomorrow’s composers

Tickets: willem-twee.nl

and musicians answer such questions. The Tilburg city composer

LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE Wednesday 5 & 19 February 12:30 PM Reineke Broekhans

Ruud Huijbregts

Piano accompaniment

Organ / theory

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An-thony Fiumara selects music that is strongly connected to the visual arts for each mini concert while AMPA composition students will create new pieces for works at De Pont. A different

AMPA ON STAGE

student ensemble will play each concert; from saxophones and

Monday 10 February 4:00 PM | Strings | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

percussionists to strings. The mini concerts take place twice per

Tuesday 11 February 12:45 PM | Organ | Heikese Kerk Tilburg Simon van ‘t Hoff

Sinan Vural

Stan Bakermans

Piano

Voice

Theory

Thursday 13 February 7:00 PM | Piano | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg Monday 17 February 3:00 PM | Flute | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg Tuesday 18 February 2:00 PM | Strings | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg Thursday 20 February 6:00 PM | Brass | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg What does it entail, studying at AMPA? Come and find out during On Stage, a series of public classroom concerts where our students show what they have learned.

evening with a verbal introduction by Fiumara and his students.

Public | Part of a series | Info: depont.nl

HET KLAVIER KLINKT Sunday 16 February 2:30 PM | Theater het Klavier Kaatsheuvel AMPA provides its students with the opportunity to perform for a wider audience in collaboration with various theatres. This year it has joined forces with Theater in het Klavier in Kaatsheuvel, where AMPA students can present brilliant classical as well as jazz

Public | Free

programmes. It is up to them whether they play in the hall of the

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theatre or in the attractive foyer. Expect unexpected encounters between mem-bers of the brilliant youngest generation of

LIVE JAZZ AT OMROEP HELMOND Tuesday 11 February 9:30 PM | Cacoafabriek Helmond Ties Mellema

Tijn Vaes

Toon Bierman

Several AMPA ensembles will produce a Tegen de Stroom In

Saxophone

Theorie

Piano accompaniment

Sessie for local broadcaster Omroep Helmond in the Cacaofabriek

musicians.

Public | Part of a series Info & tickets: theaterinhetklavier.nl Key skills

during the 2019-2020 season. That is to say, Omroep Helmond/ Cacaofabriek will become one of the regular performance venues for AMPA ensembles. Listeners are treated to new and exciting music in a live setting. At the same time, a live radio concert offers our students a new educational experience: everything has to go right!

Public | Part of a series Info: omroephelmond.nl Key skills

LIVING COMPOSERS SOCIETY Wednesday 19 February 7:30 PM | De Nieuwe Vorst Tilburg Composers often hide behind their music. But what goes on inside their heads? What inspires them? And how do they come up with the ideas for new works? All these questions will be answered at the Living Com-posers Society. Young composers studying at Fontys AMPA will reveal what goes on in their minds and how they work. The Living Composers Society regularly invites guest composers. Plus, composition teachers will talk about their work in progress.

Valerie Debaele Flute

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Veerle van Hecke Voice - drama

William Schaffels

Public | Part of a series | Info: denieuwevorst.nl

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YURI RHODENBORGH I WANT TO CONTINUOUSLY DEVELOP AS A MUSICIAN Guitarist Yuri Rhodenborgh, based in Rotterdam, feels most at home in genres such as jazz, soul, pop, rock, hip hop, and

MARCH

fusion. And, if that is not sufficiently versatile, he refers to Kurt Rosenwinkel, Julian Lage, Maurice Ravel, and Olivier Messiaen as main sources of inspiration.

LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE Wednesday 4 & 18 March 12:30 PM Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch Talented soloists studying with AMPA and the Master of Music

Rhodenborgh modelled himself on his cousin when he started to

perform in front of an audience during this concert series. A

play guitar at the age of 13. Music quickly grew into an obsession.

public vote decides which young musician shall be awarded the

Just a few years later he knew he wanted to dedicate the rest

AMPA Willem Twee Talent Prize at season’s end.

of his life to music. He took jazz guitar lessons with Martin Jagt and was accepted at AMPA when he was 17. Following his BA, he graduated from his Master’s studies (9.5) in 2018.

Public | Part of a series | Tickets: willem-twee.nl Key skills

Why did Yuri decide to study in Tilburg? “I have always been

are treated to new and exciting music in a live setting. At the same time, a live radio concert offers our students a new educational experience: everything has to go right!

Public | Part of a series | Info: omroephelmond.nl Key skills

OPEN DAY FONTYS SCHOOL OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS Saturday 21 March 10:00 AM | Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts What does it mean to become a professional musician? What is the set-up of the lessons at AMPA? Who are the teachers? What subjects can I take? What sort of projects are being organised?

Get a taste of AMPA dur-ing the open day. Go to presentations,

fascinated by all sorts of musical styles. Not many conservatories

AMPA ON STAGE

get a sense of the atmosphere, look at the building, and talk

allow you to design your own pathway but AMPA/Master of Music

with teachers and students. The sessions at the open day

is great! You are free to spend the budget as you wish so can opt

Thursday 5 March 7:00 PM | Piano | FHK Muziekzaal Tuesday 10 March 12:45 PM | Organ | Heikese Kerk Tilburg Monday 16 March 4:00 PM | Strings | FHK Muziekzaal Tuesday 17 March 1:30 PM | Saxophone | FHK Refter Monday 23 March 4:00 PM | Strings | FHK Muziekzaal Monday 30 March 3:00 PM | Flute | FHK Muziekzaal

for as broad a range as you fancy, which is crucial to professional

What does it entail, studying at AMPA? Come and find out

musicians.”

during On Stage, a series of public classroom concerts where

Rhodenborgh’s dream came true this year when the guitarist went

our students show what they have learned.

on tour after being selected for Criss Cross Europe, a European

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gave me the freedom I desired. And yet the teachers are very supportive so you are not all over the place.”

“Plus, as a Master student you are provided with a budget for external tuition. You can take classes with anyone you want, which

project consisting of young jazz musicians. They compose their own programme, supervised by renowned music coaches, and

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to participating in the January 2020 New Year Concert, which is organised by the Land van Heusden and Altena Lions Club.

Come, have look, and experience how such auditions unfold.

Public | Reservations: fontys.nl/Open-dagen

AMPA MEETS DE KRING Sunday 22 March 11:00 AM | De Kring Roosendaal Why perform on a stage if you can do it in a cloakroom or in the wings? AMPA presents the concert series AMPA meets De Kring, in collaboration with De Kring Roosendaal, all throughout

perform it at various international jazz venues and festivals.

“The Criss Cross Europe tour, with the French keyboard player

LIVE JAZZ AT OMROEP HELMOND

Bojan Z, was one of my best musical experiences so far. I am very

Tuesday 10 March 9:30 PM | Cacoafabriek Helmond

grateful to AMPA/Master of Music and Paradox Tilburg! The tour

ISeveral AMPA ensembles will produce a Tegen de Stroom

was an important next big step in my career. I want to continue to

In Sessie for local broadcaster Omroep Helmond in the

develop as a musician and share this trajectory with brilliant other

Cacaofabriek during the 2019-2020 season. That is to say,

musicians. That is my goal!

Omroep Helmond/Cacaofabriek will become one of the regular performance venues for AMPA ensembles. Listeners

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include auditions for our chamber music ensembles with a view

the year. The students are performing anywhere except on stage as they experiment with the opportunities that Theater De Kring of-fers across the board. They test their own boundaries in an interdisciplinary context and learn how to “think out of the box”.

Public | Part of a series Tickets: dekringroosendaal.nl Key skills

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LIVING COMPOSERS SOCIETY

Sunday 22 March 11:30 AM | In de Gloria Asten

Wednesday 25 March 7:30 PM | De Nieuwe Vorst Tilburg

Concert by the Arthema String Quartet, winner of the Asten

Composers often hide behind their music. But what goes on inside

Classic Award 2019. The prize consists of a concert by the quartet

their heads? What inspires them? And how do they come up with

in the picturesque In de Gloria church in Asten. To sum, the

the ideas for new works? All these questions will be answered at

musicians of the interna-tional Arthema Quartet are young and

the Living Com-posers Society. Young composers studying at

ambitious. The violinists, plus cellist, from Norway, Portugal, Spain,

Fontys AMPA will reveal what goes on in their minds and how

and the Netherlands found common ground in the music world:

they work. The Living Composers Society regularly invites guest

“We discovered that it makes no difference where you are from,

composers. Plus, composition teachers will talk about their work

what values you have or what your cultural heritage is for you can

in progress.

always unite through thoughts, action, and vision. Playing in a

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string quartet is a subtle art, which we seek to perfect by pulling together.”

Public | Tickets: indegloria.nl

LUNCH CONCERT FONTYS CHAMBER CHOIR IN CONCERTGEBOUW AMSTERDAM

Koen Graat

Maino Remmers

Marc van Rooij

Theory / history / research

Theory / history / research

Bass

AMPA en Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven werken al jaren samen. Tijdens de Lunch concerten komt elke keer een ander ensemble aan bod. Dit keer met het Fontys Kamerkoor onder

concert in one of the most illustrious locations of our country, the

leiding van Louis Buskens.

Royal Concertgebouw Amsterdam. The vocal students will strut

Public | Part of a series Tickets: muziekgebouweneindhoven.nl

Public | Part of a series Tickets: concertgebouwamsterdam.nl

Hans van Oosterhout Jazz drums

Thursday 26 March 12:30 PM Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven

The Fontys Chamber Choir, led by Louis Buskens, performs a

concert venue.

Guus Bakker Bass

LUNCH CONCERT MUZIEKGEBOUW FRITS PHILIPS EINDHOVEN

Wednesday 25 March 12:30 PM | Concertgebouw Amsterdam

their stuff during the Free Lunchtime Concerts in this very special

David Romanello Ensemble

LECTURERS JAZZ

KLASSIEKE KLANKEN

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EVENING CONCERT FONTYS CHAMBER CHOIR Friday 27 March 8:00 PM | Het Cenakel Tilburg The Fontys Chamber Choir, under Louis Buskens, performs in Het Cenakel. A fascinating concert in the beau-tiful surroundings of the former conservatory building.

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Michiel Westerhuis

Paul Weiling

Paulien van Schaik

Percussion

Saxophone

Voice

Stef de Hond

Tim Langedijk

Toon de Gouw

Piano

Guitar

Trumpet

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APRIL Amin Ebrahimi studied architecture in his homeland Iran whereas he was also active in the field of music. He played

LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE Woesndag 1, 15 & 29 April 12:30 PM Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

the oud (an Arabic lute) as well as guitar, he composed his

Talented soloists studying with AMPA and the Master of Music

own pieces, and he organised concerts. As classical music

perform in front of an audience during this concert series. A public

continued to be his main passion, he decided to study

vote decides which young musician shall be awarded the AMPA

at a western conservatory and was accepted for AMPA’s

Willem Twee Talent Prize at season’s end.

bachelor studies in classical composition in 2018.

Public | Part of a series | Tickets: willem-twee.nl

“I started with music lessons in 2007. My first teacher, Hassan

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Ghazi Hosseini, introduced me to composition. After I had learned as embellishments or chords, in order to express more of myself

LUNCH CONCERT MUZIEKGEBOUW FRITS PHILIPS EINDHOVEN

through music. Subsequently, I started to improvise and create short

Thursday 9 April 12:30 PM | Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven

pieces. I did not yet write those down but I recorded them.”

AMPA and Muziekgebouw Frits Philips in Eindhoven have been

a piece, he showed me how I could change minor aspects, such

AMIN EBRAHIMI I WOULD LOVE MY MUSIC TO CHANGE THE WORLD IN SOME WAY

Why did Ebrahimi choose AMPA? “I think the tutors are the main reason why you opt for a particular college. AMPA has many impressive teachers; especially in the principal subjects. Moreover,

teaming up for years. Each lunch concert focuses on a different ensemble. The concert features the AMPA brass ensemble.

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it is an international school with many different nationalities and

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facilitates auditions from every country in the world.”

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“A very good feature of the classical composition studies at AMPA is that you did not realise were important. Also relevant is that you

TOONBEELD | A SERIES OF MINI CONCERTS

BY CITY COMPOSER ANTHONY FIUMARA

can experiment to your heart’s desire, in an environment that is safe.

Thursday 9 April 5:30 PM | De Pont Tilburg

Being in a position where you can afford to make mistakes provides

What does a painting sound like? What is the link between a

allows you to learn. Whereas, if you blow it in the real world, you

sculpture and music? And how does a composer translate visuals

the connection with the professional music world. You develop skills

may lose commissions and opportunities.”

into sound? This Thursday night series will give visitors of Museum De Pont the opportunity to hear tomorrow’s composers and

“I noticed that my musical vocabulary has enormously expanded this

musicians answer such questions. The Tilburg city composer

year so I can express myself better in music. I have also learnt how to

Anthony Fiumara selects music that is strongly connected to

communicate with the musicians who play my music. At a personal

the visual arts for each mini concert while AMPA composition

level, through interaction, but also in relation to my scores. I thank

students will create new pieces for works at De Pont. A different

my tutors for these developments. Particularly my composition

student ensemble will play each concert; from saxophones and

teacher, Anthony Fiumara.”

percussionists to strings. The mini concerts take place twice per

The composer is enthusiastic about the Netherlands, although he thinks it can be quite cold. “AMPA really makes me feel welcome as a foreigner. People are interested in international students and communication flows easily. ” What is Ebrahimi’s dream as a composer? “I would say that, on the

evening with a verbal introduction by Fiumara and his students.

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JAZZ WORKSHOP DEN BOSCH Saturday 11 April | Jazz workshop Den Bosch Jazzwerkplaats Den Bosch is actively promoting Jazz in

whole, I am not a dreamer. I try to achieve goals and realise my

‘s-Hertogenbosch. Starting this season, Jazzwerkplaats Den

plans. Most of all I am hoping that my music will make a difference

Bosch and AMPA are partners. This collaboration consists of

in the world.”

offering internships for AMPA students and an exchange between teachers, students and young people with ambitions towards a music education. Today the Close Harmony ensemble will give a performance and a workshop.

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JAZZENSEMBLES IN PARADOX

HET KLAVIER KLINKT

Di 7 April, 14 en 15 April 8:00 PM | Paradox Tilburg

Sunday 19 April 2:30 PM | Theater het Klavier Kaatsheuvel

Our jazz ensembles present themselves in Paradox: the music hall

AMPA provides its students with the opportunity to perform for

for Jazz of Tilburg. Various AMPA jazz ensembles will perform on

a wider audience in collaboration with various theatres. This year

these concert nights. The opportunity for you as an audience to

it has joined forces with Theater in het Klavier in Kaatsheuvel,

listen to our jazz students.

where AMPA students can present brilliant classical as well as

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jazz programmes. It is up to them whether they play in the hall of the theatre or in the attractive foyer. Expect unexpected

CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL Wednesday 15 through 17 April | all day | FHK Muziekzaal A showcase for AMPA and Master of Music chamber music ensembles during the Chamber Music Festival that takes place in

encounters between members of the brilliant youngest generation of musicians.

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our own Music Hall. All styles within classical western music are presented; from baroque works to pieces composed at Fontys.

Come and admire our students in a chamber music setting.

ASTEN CLASSIC AWARD

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Sunday 19 April 12:00 PM | In de Gloria Asten What AMPA group will win the Asten Classic Award 2020? Several

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AMPA ensembles will compete in front of an expert jury. The winner gets to perform a full concert during the 2020/2021 season

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as part of the concert series Klassieke Klanken. Make your voice

Friday 3 April 12:30 PM | Brass | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

heard by voting for the audience award!

Tuesday 14 April 12:45 PM | Organ | Heikese Kerk Tilburg

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What does it entail, studying at AMPA? Come and find out during On Stage, a series of public classroom concerts where our students show what they have learned.

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MARIA MARGARIDA LUCAS PLAYING WITH OTHER MUSICIANS IS A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE

AMPA MEETS DE KRING Sunday 19 April 11:00 AM | De Kring Roosendaal

The Portuguese saxophone student Maria Margarida Lucas

working on my minor Creating with Media, investing additionally

Why perform on a stage if you can do it in a cloakroom or in the

discovered her instrument when she was just seven. Her passion for

in chamber music, and exploring classical vocals in combination with

wings? AMPA presents the concert series AMPA meets De Kring,

music has continued to grow ever since. She started her studies at

my instrument. AMPA allows me to broaden my horizon and break

in collaboration with De Kring Roosendaal, all throughout the

the Conservatório Regional de Palmela at the age of 12 and was

new ground.”

year. The students are performing anywhere except on stage as

accepted at AMPA a few years ago.

they experiment with the opportunities that Theater De Kring of-fers across the board. They test their own boundaries in an interdisciplinary context and learn how to “think out of the box”.

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The project It’s a Wonderful World? was a real eye opener for

Margarida: “I feel that I have made huge strides as a musician as

Margarida. “Students from all departments came together to

I have been able to further develop my technique and musical

experiment and make a live broadcast. I could act as well as play

intuition. Playing chamber music has been particularly valuable to

music. It taught me a lot about recording and editing, both audio

my own practice as well as in terms of the interaction with other

and video—but also about planning a broadcast and what you can

musicians. Apart from technical improvements I have learned how

and cannot record in advance.”

to feel more confident and how to present myself on stage. That is important to me as a musician.”

Does Margarida dream of achieving something specific as a musician? “In addition to playing as a soloist, I dream of being part

Why did Margarida decide she wanted to go to AMPA? “Teachers

of an ensemble. Playing in a group is ‘it’ for me. I see musicians as

are the most important factor when studying music. I wanted to

people who can connect with others via the universal language of

take lessons with someone who inspires me so I chose to apply

music. Also, you can inspire others and be inspired on an ongoing

to AMPA and study with Ties Mellema. AMPA also offers unique

basis. Playing with others is a magical experience for me. How you

opportunities in other, areas such as interdisciplinarity.

bring people together and what happens inside when you are

“Furthermore, students in third year can compose their own

playing is always unique.”

trajectory, which enables me to explore different areas. I am

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MAY & JUNE LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE

LIVING COMPOSERS SOCIETY

Wednesday 20 May 12:30 PM Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

Wednesday 20 May 7:30 PM | De Nieuwe Vorst Tilburg

Talented soloists studying with AMPA and the Master of Music

their heads? What inspires them? And how do they come up with

perform in front of an audience during this concert series. A public

the ideas for new works? All these questions will be answered at

vote decides which young musician shall be awarded the AMPA

the Living Com-posers Society. Young composers studying at

Willem Twee Talent Prize at season’s end.

Fontys AMPA will reveal what goes on in their minds and how

Public | Part of a series | Tickets: willem-twee.nl

they work. The Living Composers Society regularly invites guest

Composers often hide behind their music. But what goes on inside

composers. Plus, composition teachers will talk about their work

FINALE FONTYS WILLEM TWEE CHAMBER MUSIC CONTEST Sunday 10 May 11:00 AM Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch AMPA and the Master of Music have been organising the Fontys

in progress.

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LUNCH CONCERT MUZIEKGEBOUW FRITS PHILIPS EINDHOVEN

Concert Hall Willem Twee since 2012. A select group of chamber

Thursday 28 May 12:30 PM Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven

music ensembles is competing for the prize. The ensemble that

AMPA and Muziekgebouw Frits Philips in Eindhoven have been

wins the audience award gets to play a full-length concert in

teaming up for years. Each lunch concert focuses on a different

Muziekgebouw Frits Philips.

ensemble. The concert you will hear an Organ Recital

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Willem Twee Chamber Music Contest in collaboration with

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KUNSTKRING DE KEMPEN: LAUREATES CONCERT Saturday 16 May 8:15 PM | Centrum voor de Kunsten Eindhoven

LUNCH CONCERT MUZIEKGEBOUW FRITS PHILIPS EINDHOVEN: LAUREATES CONCERT

music-loving members. The repertory and number of musicians

Thursday 11 June 12:30 PM Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven

vary greatly in terms of the vocals, the instruments, the soloists,

AMPA and Muziekgebouw Frits Philips in Eindhoven have been

and the ensembles. Graduating students at the Master of Music

teaming up for years. Each lunch concert focuses on a different

present their recitals in Centrum voor de Kunsten, Eindhoven, on

ensemble. The concert features our Laureates.

this night.

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Kunstkring de Kempen organises monthly music nights for its

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AMPA ON STAGE

FESTIVALWEEK NEW HORIZONS

Monday 18 & 25 May 4:00 PM | Strings | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

AMPA JAZZ FINAL CONCERT

Tuesday 19 May 12:45 PM | Organ | Heikese Kerk Tilburg

Monday 11 to Friday 15 May

Wednesday 17 June 7:30 PM | Paradox Tilburg

Tuesday 26 May 1:30 PM | Saxophone | FHK Refter Tilburg

The ensembles of the jazz department will deliver a groovy end-

Various locations in Tilburg

Thursday 28 May 7:00 PM | Piano | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

of-year closing concert in the music temple Paradox! Come and

A festival week full of lunch and evening concerts, lectures

What does it entail, studying at AMPA? Come and find out during

listen to jazz traditionals, Latin jazz, our swinging big band, and

and collaborations. Different ensembles present themselves in

On Stage, a series of public classroom concerts where our students

the latest composi-tions.

different forms: Traditional, interdisciplinary, digital. Keep an

show what they have learned.

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eye on our social media for the definitive program.

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NEW TEACHERS We are proud to welcome three new teachers to our team this academic year. Meet organist Bart Rodyns, bassoonist Marceau Lefèvre, and pianist Vitaly Samoshko.

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BART RODYNS

MARCEAU LEFÈVRE

VITALY SAMOSHKO

Bart Rodyns studied organ/harpsichord with D. Van Handenhoven

The French bassoonist Marceau Lefèvre was born in Avignon. He

Vitaly Samoshko, born in 1973 in Ukraine, studied piano under

at the conservatories of Antwerp and Maastricht. Rodyns is the

studied with Laurent Lefèvre at the Conservatoire National Supérieur

Leonid Margarius at the conservatory in his home city of Kharkiv and

artistic leader and keyboard player of the Euterpe Baroque Consort,

de Musique et de Danse de Paris and under Stefan Schweigert in

at the International Piano Academy ‘Incontri col Maestro’ in Imola

which plays baroque music on historical instruments. Its first CD,

Berlin. Marceau Lefèvre was a member of the renowned Karajan

(Italy). Samoshko won important international awards including first

which contains four organ concerts, appeared in 2015. Rodyns also

Academy of the Berlin Philharmonic and won various awards in

prize at the Queen Elisabeth competition for piano in 1999, which

founded the ensemble Il Trionfo with tenor Jan Van Elsacker and is

international competitions. His first CD Arundo (2015) was received

launched a successful international solo career that spans more than

collaborating closely with the famous Ensemble Oltremontano, led

warmly by the press. Marceau Lefèvre is a passionate chamber

25 countries. He was invited to numerous major festivals and played

by Wim Becu. He was instrumental in re-establishing the historical

musician, who has been invited by international festivals and

with world-famous orchestras. Samoshko recorded CDs with works

ensemble The Party (1860) in late 2013. He has a unique harmonium

orchestras and was appointed as the solo bassoonist of the Brussels

by Schubert, Schumann, Scriabin, Prokofiev, Rachmaninov, and

and piano duo with top pianist Nicloas Callot and has performed

Philharmonic in 2017. He is a member of the Verbier Chamber

others.

internationally with many prominent ensembles and orchestras.

Orchestra.

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EVELIEN KEESMAAT MY VOICE BECAME MY INSTRUMENT AROUND THE AGE OF 20

As KEES, Evelien Keesmaat (vocalist) creates and performs her own music – Dutch-language electronic rock. She is also the musical leader of the theatre collective De Vrouwen van Wanten, writes its music, and performs. She has an acoustical duo, ROGAN, with Marit Thus, that plays covers.

Yet, when Evelien Keesmaat was 11, her chosen instrument was the saxophone. “I did not grow up in a musical family but took recorder lessons with Mrs. Bleeker in primary school. I was not particularly inspired by the instrument but was totally into making music. I took saxophone lessons and played with the local fanfare and various bands for years. It was always a given that I did vocals as well. Only when I was 20 I realised it was something I could really do. Then my voice became my main instrument.”

Once she switched to Jazz Vocals with Paulien van Schaik at the Fontys Conservatory, everything fell into place. “Fontys is a relatively small college so there is a lot of room for individual approaches.

You can find your own way, develop your own taste. On top of this, Paulien van Schaik is an amazing singer and teacher and I really wanted to study with her.” When she was still a student, Keesmaat

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reached the semi-finals of the Dutch Jazz Vocalist Competition.

She also joined the Fontys Jazz Choir, with which she toured China, among others.

Keesmaat has been active as a singer and music teacher for quite a while. She will teach at AMPA, her alma mater, from this year onward. “Of course it is inspirational to engage with music every day and to be taught by great teachers.

But what was really valuable to me was to meet other musicians; they become part of your future network.

To see everyone else being really active keeps you on

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your toes. It is challenging.”

What is Keesmaat’s dream as a musician? “I hope to touch people and use my music to bring them together. It is such a treat to see how an audience merges into one during a concert and how everyone starts to resonate with the specific vibe of the evening. It feels as if I am only starting to find my own sound these past years and finally have something to say. I am

They will distinguish themselves through a flexible and creative approach and engage with various other performance-based disciplines, with a view to collaboration.

The thinking behind AMPA Vocal Classical is that it is important

ensembles) form the basis for this new programme alongside drama.

for students to come into contact with all facets of the music and

Vocal Classical is part of AMPA’s foundation programme, with

performance world. Projects are organised that allow the students

an additional focus on music theory, musical and cultural history,

to present themselves as versatile performers.

practice-led research, entrepreneurship, and interdisciplinarity. The principal subject teachers are Sinan Vural, Harry Ruijl, and Margriet van Reisen.

AMPA Vocal Classical will develop excellent classical vocalists with

am already living the dream!”

strong theatrical qualities. The students will study drama skills,

“I recently won the Grand Prize of the

and may easily find employment in the current professional climate.

Vocal Classical from this academic year. Vocals (individually and in

performing more and more frequently—so

Netherlands. That is fantastic, naturally.

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AMPA Solovocals and Musictheater Klassiek will continue as AMPA

Students who graduate in Vocal Classical can be broadly deployed

movement, and interdisciplinarity as well as undergoing thorough classical voice training and a solid musical and theoretical education.

One project that is planned for this academic year revolves around Schumann’s Frauenliebe und -Leben and Dichterliebe, a theatrical song programme. It tells the story of a loving relationship from a feminine as well as masculine viewpoint.

Händel’s and Mozart’s recitatives are the subject of another project.

Most vocal students prefer to sing arias rather than recitatives whereas the action in an opera largely takes place during the

But when all is said and done what makes

To ensure that our vocalists can develop their maximum potential,

recitatives. It is not easy, however, to sing a recitative well due to

me really proud is that I persevere and

the entire body will be an object of study during the programme.

the rhythm of the language, the sentences, the relative clauses, the

continue to believe in myself—regardless

After all, the vocal chords are part of the body. The latter provides

asides, and the intentions that colour certain words. Therefore, it is

of the doubts that can beset you as a

the energy and the actual sound. Breathing exercises and physical

important to pay attention to this often used vocal form. Specifically

musician.”

fitness training are an important component of the curriculum.

Händel’s and Mozart’s operas are a rich source for this project.

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Programma 2019-2020 September

October

19 JAZZFESTIVAL MAKE IT

02 LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE

Evening | Tilburg

12:30 PM | Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

20 JAZZFESTIVAL MAKE IT

06 AMPA MEETS DE KRING

Evening | Tilburg

November 02 NOVEMBER MUSIC PROJECT WEEK 08 ’s-Hertogenbosch

03 AMPA ON STAGE SAXOPHONE

10 AMPA MEETS DE KRING

06 AMPA ON STAGE BRASS

Evening | Tilburg

07 AMPA ON STAGE STRINGS 4:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

17 AMPA MEETS DE KRING 2:00 PM | De Kring Roosendaal

26 LUNCH CONCERT MUZIEKGEBOUW

FRITS PHILIPS EINDHOVEN 12:30 PM | Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven

07 AMPA ON STAGE BRASS 3:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

08 AMPA ON STAGE ORGAN 12:45 PM | Heikese Kerk Tilburg

08 AMPA ON STAGE SAXOPHONE 1:30 PM | FHK Refter Tilburg

10 AMPA ON STAGE PIANO 7:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

28 AMPA ON STAGE FLUTE 3:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

28 AMPA ON STAGE STRINGS 5:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

10 LUNCH CONCERT MUZIEKGEBOUW

FRITS PHILIPS EINDHOVEN 12:30 PM | Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven

20 CONCERT CYCLUS

ST. WILLIBRORDUSKERK DEURNE 4:00 PM | St. Willibrorduskerk Deurne

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LUNCH CONCERT MUZIEKGEBOUW FRITS PHILIPS EINDHOVEN 12:30 PM | Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven HET KLAVIER KLINKT 2:30 PM | Theater het Klavier Kaatsheuvel

30 LIVING COMPOSERS SOCIETY 7:30 PM | De Nieuwe Vorst Tilburg

1:30 PM | FHK Refter Tilburg

12:30 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

11:00 AM | De Kring Roosendaal

11:00 AM | De Kring Roosendaal

21 JAZZFESTIVAL MAKE IT

December

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AMPA ON STAGE STRINGS 4:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

09 AMPA ON STAGE STRINGS 4:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

12 AMPA ON STAGE ORGAN

10 AMPA ON STAGE ORGAN

12 LIVE JAZZ AT OMROEP HELMOND

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13 LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE

12 TOONBEELD | A SERIES OF MINI CONCERTS

12:45 PM | Heikese Kerk Tilburg

12:45 PM | Heikese Kerk Tilburg

9:30 PM | Cacoafabriek Helmond

12:30 PM | Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

14 TOONBEELD | A SERIES OF MINI CONCERTS

BY CITY COMPOSER ANTHONY FIUMARA 5:30 PM | De Pont Tilburg

14 AMPA ON STAGE PIANO 7:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

16 OPEN DAY FONTYS SCHOOL OF FINE AND

PERFORMING ARTS 10:00 AM | Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts & Theatres Tilburg

17 CONCERT CYCLUS

ST. WILLIBRORDUSKERK DEURNE 4:00 PM | St. Willibrorduskerk Deurne

18 AMPA ON STAGE STRINGS

4:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

26 SMALL GROUPS, GREAT MUSIC 8:00 PM | Het Cenakel Tilburg

27 LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE

12:30 PM | Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE 12:30 PM | Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

BY CITY COMPOSER ANTHONY FIUMARA 5:30 PM | De Pont Tilburg

12 AMPA ON STAGE PIANO 7:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

16 AMPA ON STAGE FLUTE

3:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

15 AMPA MEETS DE KRING 11:00 AM | De Kring Roosendaal

15 HET KLAVIER KLINKT 2:30 PM | Theater het Klavier Kaatsheuvel

18 LIVING COMPOSERS SOCIETY 7:30 PM | De Nieuwe Vorst Tilburg

19 LUNCH CONCERT MUZIEKGEBOUW

FRITS PHILIPS EINDHOVEN 12:30 PM | Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven

20 NIGHT OF THE ARTS

(NACHT VAN DE KUNSTEN) 7:30 PM | Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts & Theatres Tilburg

27 LIVING COMPOSERS SOCIETY 7:30 PM | De Nieuwe Vorst Tilburg

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January

25 JAZZ WORKSHOP DEN BOSCH Jazz workshop Den Bosch

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NEDERLANDS SAXOFOON FESTIVAL all day | Tilburg

27 AMPA ON STAGE STRINGS

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LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE 12:30 PM | Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

28 LIVE JAZZ AT OMROEP HELMOND

8 NEDERLANDS SAXOFOON FESTIVAL 10 all day | Tilburg 11

NIEUWJAARSCONCERT LIONS CLUB LAND VAN HEUSEN EN ALTENA 8:00 PM | Sint Martinuskerk Woudrichem

12 AMPA MEETS DE KRING 11:00 AM | De Kring Roosendaal

4 PM | AMPA on Stage Strings | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

9:30 PM | Cacoafabriek Helmond

30 LUNCH CONCERT MUZIEKGEBOUW

FRITS PHILIPS EINDHOVEN 12:30 PM | Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven

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LIVING COMPOSERS SOCIETY 7:30 PM | De Nieuwe Vorst Tilburg

February 05 LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE 12:30 PM | Willem Twee Toonzaal s-Hertogenbosch

10 AMPA ON STAGE STRINGS

4:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

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AMPA ON STAGE PIANO 7:00 PM | AMPA on Stage Piano | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

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TOONBEELD | A SERIES OF MINI CONCERTS

BY CITY COMPOSER ANTHONY FIUMARA 5:30 PM | De Pont Tilburg

16 KUNSTKRING DE KEMPEN

8:15 PM | Oud-Katholieke Kerk Eindhoven

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OPEN DAY FONTYS SCHOOL OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS 10:00 PM | Fontys Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Tilburg

19 JAZZPODIUM GOIRLE

3:00 PM | Jan van Besouwhuis Goirle

20 CONTEMPORARY MUSIC DAYS 22 Various locations | Tilburg en Eindhoven 22 LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE 12:30 PM | Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

23 LUNCH CONCERT MUZIEKGEBOUW

FRITS PHILIPS EINDHOVEN 12:30 PM | Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven

23 CONTEMPORARY MUSIC DAYS 24 Various locations | Tilburg en Eindhoven

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AMPA ON STAGE ORGAN 12:45 PM | Organ | Heikese Kerk Tilburg LIVE JAZZ AT OMROEP HELMOND 9:30 PM | Cacoafabriek Helmond

16 AMPA ON STAGE PIANO

7:00 PM | AMPA on Stage Piano | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

April 01 LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE

12:30 PM | Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

05 AMPA ON STAGE PIANO

12:30 PM | Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

03 AMPA ON STAGE BRASS

7:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

10 AMPA ON STAGE ORGAN

12:30 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

07 JAZZ ENSEMBLES IN PARADOX

12:45 PM | Heikese Kerk Tilburg

8:00 PM | Paradox Tilburg

09 LUNCH CONCERT MUZIEKGEBOUW

FRITS PHILIPS EINDHOVEN 12:30 PM | Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven

9:30 PM | Cacoafabriek Helmond

15 NEDERLANDS SAXOFOON FESTIVAL all day | Tilburg

04 LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE

10 LIVE JAZZ AT OMROEP HELMOND

14 AMPA ON STAGE ORGAN

12:45 PM | AMPA on Stage Organ | Heikese Kerk Tilburg

March

16 HET KLAVIER KLINKT 2:30 PM | Theater het Klavier Kaatsheuvel

17 AMPA ON STAGE FLUTE

16 AMPA ON STAGE STRINGS 4:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

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AMPA ON STAGE SAXOPHONE 1:30 PM | FHK Refter Tilburg

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LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE 12:30 PM | Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

21 OPEN DAY FONTYS

SCHOOL OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS 10:00 PM | Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts & Theatres Tilburg

22 AMPA MEETS DE KRING 11:00 AM | De Kring Roosendaal

12:30 PM | Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

19 LIVING COMPOSERS SOCIETY 7:30 PM | De Nieuwe Vorst Tilburg

20 AMPA ON STAGE BRASS 6:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

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JAZZ WORKSHOP DEN BOSCH Jazz workshop Den Bosch

14 AMPA ON STAGE ORGAN 12:45 PM | Heikese Kerk Tilburg

14 JAZZENSEMBLES IN PARADOX 15 8:00 PM | Paradox Tilburg 15 LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE 12:30 PM | Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

15 CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 17 all day | FHK Muziekzaal

25 AMPA ON STAGE STRINGS

19 AMPA MEETS DE KRING

11:30 AM | In de Gloria Asten

4:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

25 LUNCH CONCERT FONTYS KAMERKOOR IN CONCERTGEBOUW AMSTERDAM 12:30 PM | Concertgebouw Amsterdam

25 LIVING COMPOSERS SOCIETY 7:30 PM | De Nieuwe Vorst Tilburg

2:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

19 LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE

BY CITY COMPOSER ANTHONY FIUMARA 5:30 PM | De Pont Tilburg

23 KLASSIEKE KLANKEN

3:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

18 AMPA ON STAGE STRINGS

09 TOONBEELD | A SERIES OF MINI CONCERTS

26 LUNCH CONCERT MUZIEKGEBOUW

FRITS PHILIPS EINDHOVEN 12:30 PM | Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven

11:00 AM | De Kring Roosendaal

19 HET KLAVIER KLINKT 2:30 PM | Theater het Klavier Kaatsheuvel

19 ASTEN CLASSIC AWARD 12:00 PM | In de Gloria Asten

29 LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE 12:30 PM | Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

27 EVENING CONCERT FONTYS CHAMBER CHOIR 8:00 PM | Het Cenakel Tilburg

30 AMPA ON STAGE FLUTE 3:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

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This brochure is published by Academy of Music and Performing Arts en Master of Music, both part of

10 FINALE FONTYS WILLEM TWEE

CHAMBER MUSIC CONTEST 11:00 AM | Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

11 FESTIVAL WEEK NEW HORIZONS 15 Various locations in Tilburg 16 KUNSTKRING DE KEMPEN:

LAUREATES CONCERT 8:15 PM | Centrum voor de Kunsten Eindhoven

18 AMPA ON STAGE STRINGS 4:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

Fontys University of Fine and Performing Arts.

Editors: Anne Peters, Anthony Fiumara, Raf De Keninck en Ella Hermans.

Graphic Design: Blend & Blink ontwerp en communicatie Photography: Lieselotte Pennings, Piet Kuijten, Ian Biscoe, Angeline Swinkels Print: Enson

OUR PARTNERS We thank our partners:

19 AMPA ON STAGE ORGAN 12:45 PM | Heikese Kerk Tilburg

20 LUNCH CONCERT WILLEM TWEE 12:30 PM | Willem Twee Toonzaal ’s-Hertogenbosch

20 LIVING COMPOSERS SOCIETY 7:30 PM | De Nieuwe Vorst Tilburg

25 AMPA ON STAGE STRINGS

4:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

26 AMPA ON STAGE SAXOPHONE 1:30 PM | FHK Refter Tilburg

28 LUNCH CONCERT MUZIEKGEBOUW

FRITS PHILIPS EINDHOVEN 12:30 PM | Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven

28 AMPA ON STAGE PIANO

7:00 PM | FHK Muziekzaal Tilburg

June 11

LUNCH CONCERT MUZIEKGEBOUW FRITS PHILIPS EINDHOVEN 12:30 PM | Muziekgebouw Frits Philips Eindhoven

17 AMPA JAZZ FINAL CONCERT 7:30 PM | Paradox Tilburg

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IMPRESARIAAT KUNSTEN TALENT FOR EVERY EVENT! You can book talented students and alumni of the Fontys University of the Arts at Impresariaat Kunsten! We offer:

• Talent for every event, from festivals to congresses •Professional high-quality acts • Rapid service, sharp prices Maybe you already know exactly what you want. Or perhaps you are just thinking of a particular date? We combine your wishes with our years of experience and the talent on offer at Impresariaat Kunsten. This is what makes our creative hearts beat faster and the reason why our clients come back time and again.

Giving your function, concert, festival, or event that little extra is makes us happy!

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WE CONGRATULATE OUR STUDENTS, LECTURERS AND ALUMNI (PRIZE WINNERS 2018/2019) GrachtenfestivalPrijs

Raoul Steffani

August

NOVAM Nationaal Accordeonconcours Kamermuziek

Sexteto Recuerdo

March

Maassluisse Muziekweek

Astéri Trio

March

Asten Classic Award

Arthema Strijkkwartet

April

Publieks- en juryprijs Fontys Willem Twee Chamber Music Contest

Kamermuziekensemble 2AZ1

May

Publieksprijs en juryprijs Music and Research competition

Kat Carson Soprano

May

Grote Prijs van Nederland singer-songwriter

Evelien Keesmaat

May

Edison Jazz Vocaal Nationaal

Mudita

May

Matthijs Vermeulenprijs

Aart Strootman

June

Jacques de Leeuw Prijs

Claire Adams

July

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