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The curriculum as a whole is characterised by a wide range of subjects, with chamber music and ensemble playing as vital elements.
There are masterclasses, (orchestra) projects, operas, trainee placements etc.
All orchestral instruments, piano, organ and guitar are offered as main subjects.
There are programmes in conducting (choral, ensemble, wind/brass band and orchestral), music theory, and composition.
Within vocal studies, there is a strong focus on opera.
Bassoon (BA)
Cello (BA)
Clarinet (BA)
Double Bass (BA)
Euphonium (BA)
Flugelhorn (BA)
Flute (BA)
Guitar (BA)
Harp (BA)
Horn (BA)
Oboe (BA)
Organ (BA)
Percussion (BA)
Piano (BA)
Saxophone (BA)
Trombone (BA)
Trumpet (BA)
Tuba (BA)
Viola (BA)
Violin (BA)
Vocal Studies (BA)
Choral Conducting (BA)
Composition (BA)
Ensemble Conducting - Contemporary Music (BA)
Music Theory (BA)
Orchestral Conducting (BA)
Wind/Brass Band Conducting (BA)
Zuyd is based in Heerlen, Sittard, and Maastricht. The university has eleven locations in these cities. Its strategic location in Europe (on the border with Belgium and Germany) offers unique opportunities for students and businesses. Big cities like Aachen, Cologne, Brussels and Antwerp can all be reached within an hour. This facilitates getting an international internship at one of the numerous international businesses or doing an exchange program at one of its partner universities in the region.