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I Principal study
Question 3: please, do not forget to state the name of your preferred teacher.

Question 5: separate technique lessons are optional for pianists, drummers and double bass players. Please indicate if you wish to apply.

II Research
During the two years of your master's degree programme you will carry out a small-scale individual research project on a topic of your own choice. You will present the results of this project at a research symposium to be held in your second year of study (April). Possible topics include: repertoire, performance issues, aesthetical issues, vocal and instrumental techniques, teaching methods.  Please state one or more topics on this form and explain each of them briefly.

You will be coached by conservatory staff and if necessary by outside experts. The Research Guide for Master Students gives you information on how to set up a research proposal, how to organize and carry out research and how to find and use sources. You will receive instruction during regular meetings, which also provide occasion for questions and discussion.

Further information may be obtained from the master electives coordinator.

III Electives
The programme includes compulsory enrolment in at least two electives (minimum of 20 credits) during your two years of study.  A list of electives will be published here.
Please regard the distinction between category A (arranging) and B (other) subjects. It is compulsory to take at least one category A and one category B subject (minimum of 20 credits).

NB: subjects open to both classical and jazz students are indicated as follows: classical/jazz and jazz/classical respectively or C/J and J/C.

Further information may be obtained from the master electives coordinator.

IV Individual Credits
The student is offered the possibility to make personal choices within the study programme. Individual credits can be earned in various ways but the activities should contribute meaningfully to this programme. Possible examples are: undertaking a project in collaboration with students from the other art departments of the AHK; developing an educational project for children; enrollment in courses offered by the Conservatory (Master Electives; Introduction World Music, etc.) or the University of Amsterdam, and so on. Please, make one or more proposals and state your motivation. The individual credits encompass a study load of 10 credits; 280 hours of study. 

After conclusion of the individual credits activities you have to present a report which includes:
1. evidence of your participation in these activities
2. a description and evaluation of these activities
3. an estimation of the time invested in them
4. a statement of approval from your principal subject teacher

V Ensembles
Students are required to take four ensemble modules (20 ensemble credits; one ensemble module equals 5 credits). Every semester, two modules are organized. Depending on their principal subjects students will be required to participate in the concert big band, which equals one ensemble module (5 credits). The list of ensembles may be found here.