The Conservatorium van Amsterdam is deeply committed to excellence in education, performance and creative activity and to the cultural enrichment of the larger community. A premier international conservatory, we inspire and empower highly talented individuals to realise their potential. For this, we offer bachelor’s and master’s degree courses in Classical, Jazz and Popular music, a Music in Education Programme and the National Programme for Young Top Talents. Through this comprehensive offer of genres and courses, the Conservatorium van Amsterdam represents a full reflection of the present-day musical landscape. It accordingly plays an active part in shaping national and international musical life, both now and in the future. We take full advantage of Amsterdam’s excellent learning and performance opportunities, preparing some 1250 highly talented students for careers as passionate performers and composers, and as imaginative, effective leaders in the international music scene. In order to achieve this mission, we offer an exceptional teaching staff of international reputation and standing, a curriculum containing state-of-the-art education in every genre and pathway of the present-day musical landscape and close collaboration with renowned national and international musical institutions.