Request for exemptions
Maastricht Academy of Music
Bachelor of Music Classical
Introduction
Some incoming students have already completed a Bachelor of Music (or parts of it) before
enrolling at the Maastricht Academy of Music. In this case, you can submit a request for
exemptions for subjects you have already completed. Exemptions may also be granted based
on work experience.
If you wish to submit such a request, please follow the procedure below.
Procedure
 To submit a request, complete the student exemption form (see below in this document)
and add evidence. Any other way of applying for exemptions will not be accepted.
 You can apply for exemptions only once, so be sure to include all subjects you want to be
exempted from.
 Send it to the Examination Board by e-mail: peter.steyvers@zuyd.nl
 If you need any help, please contact Josien Mennen (josien.mennen@zuyd.nl)
 All candidates are invited to take a practical and theoretical1 entrance exam. For the
theoretical entrance exam, please bring documents/materials that show what you did in
your previous studies, such as analyses, study books etc.
 The theory lecturers will assess your level in Prima Vista, Ear training, Analysis, Harmony,
Analysis and Performance and Harmony and fundamentals of music. For an explanation of
these subjects, please see the website:
http://www.conservatoriummaastricht.nl/en/maastricht-academy-of-music/classicalmusic/bachelor-and-master.aspx. When you click on one of the subjects on this page (e.g.
guitar), you can download the curriculum overviews and course descriptions. You will
receive an overview of the exempted subjects together with your results form.
 Your timetable will be adjusted to fit in with your study path, and the exemptions will be
registered in the study progress system.
 For other subjects, the Examination Board will consider your request, and/or ask other
specialist assessors for advice. The Examination Board will inform you of its decision by email. Since this is a time-consuming procedure, it may take several weeks.
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Exceptions can be made for students with a European Bachelor's or Master's degree in Music.
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Student exemption form
Personal details
Last name:
First name:
Student number2:
Date of birth:
Address:
E-mail:
Phone number:
Mobile phone number:
Main subject:
Main subject teacher of your choice:
Overview of previous education
Please describe your music education in chronological order in column 1
Programme
Name of institute:
Country:
Name of programme:
Level (e.g. Bachelor/Master/secondary education):
Period
Diploma?
Yes / no
Name of institute:
Country:
Name of programme:
Level (e.g. Bachelor/Master/secondary education):
Yes / no
Name of institute:
Country:
Name of programme:
Level (e.g. Bachelor/Master/secondary education):
Yes / no
Name of institute:
Country:
Name of programme:
Level (e.g. Bachelor/Master/secondary education):
Yes / no
2 Students receive a student number by e-mail after registering in Studielink
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Exemptions Overview
First, download the curriculum overviews and course descriptions from the website: the
website: http://www.conservatoriummaastricht.nl/en/maastricht-academy-of-music/classicalmusic/bachelor-and-master.aspx. When you click on one of the subjects of this page (e.g.
guitar), you can download the curriculum overviews and the course descriptions. Look up the
degree programme you are applying for in the Curriculum Overview, for example ‘Strings’ if
you are a cello player.
The curriculum overview shows you which courses are part of your degree programme.
Carefully read the brief description of these courses in the Course descriptions document.
Compare the programme components with the subjects you have already completed in your
previous education.
In column 1, please describe for which programme component(s) of the Maastricht Academy
of Music you want an exemption. In column 2, explain why you think you are entitled to this
exemption. In column 3, state the relevant number on the evidence list (see below) for each
programme component. Exemptions will not be granted for programme components related to
the main subject, such as chamber music, orchestra projects, band, main subject lessons, and
for orientation on the study programme.
Programme component Explanation
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Evidence list
Add evidence, e.g. copies of diplomas and diploma supplements, in English. Make sure these
contain information about the content of the subjects, preferably in English. If your previous
programme does not provide this in English, please describe the subjects yourself. Scan all
the documents and save them using your name and the evidence number (for example:
Raichenko14.pdf). Make sure your PDF files are not too large to send by e-mail. If necessary,
convert them to a smaller size before sending.
Evidence description
Number
Send this request by e-mail to the chair of the Examination Board:
Peter Steijvers (peter.steyvers@zuyd.nl), together with the evidence.
In the subject box, state: ‘Request for exemptions’.
If you need help, please contact Josien Mennen
(josien.mennen@zuyd.nl)
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