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Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel

2011

ba/ma Music
ba Musical
Music Teaching
Certification Programme
www.erasmushogeschool.be partner in de Universitaire Associatie Brussel

C ontents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Enrolment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Study curricula. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bachelor & Master in Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Music theory and writing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Composition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Conducting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Instrument / voice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Polyphonic instruments and voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Historical instruments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Instrument / chamber music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Jazz. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Musical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Postgraduate Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Music teaching certification programme . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Programme entrance examination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Open house 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
How to reach the Conservatory?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

This informational booklet was realized by the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brusselin cooperation with
the Public Relations Division of the Erasmushogeschool Brussels.
The course curricula presented here are still subject to change due to ongoing changes in government
regulations. Please contact the department of the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel itself for the most
recent informational updates.
Fotos: Joost Goethals and Erasmushogeschool Brussel.
Editorial Offices: Peter Swinnen, Department Chair. January 2011.

K oninklijk C onservatorium B russel

Regentschapsstraat 30, 1000 Brussel


Tel.: +32 (0)2 513 45 87 - Fax: +32 (0)2 513 22 53
e-mail: kcb@kcb.be
www.kcb.be - www.erasmushogeschool.be

P reface
Building upon a rich international tradition the Royal Conservatory of Brussels
wants to educate and train gifted students into excelling musicians who are inquisitive and open-minded and contribute to society through artistic reflection on it.
The ultimate goal of the process of academisering is to integrate research into
the educational system and into artistic performance. The conservatoire does not
produce pseudo-scientists but aims to educate conscious, well-informed, critical
musicians who are in touch with a broad cultural context and are able to work with
intuitive, emotional and spiritual contents and integrate these contents into the
realisation of a work of art. This process is charactericed by a continious tension
between tradition and innovation
In a world in which prosperity is very much defined in economic terms as a function
of material wealth, profitability, efficiency and usefulness, the Royal Conservatory of
Brussels wants to contribute to mans overall sense of well-being through music and
art. The art of music is particularly well suited to this purpose because of its ability
to strike mans cognitive and emotional chords and create an integration of both.
The Conservatory is located in the cultural heart of Brussels. It organizes numerous
artistic events and is therefore very much a part of and contributor to the social and
cultural life of the capital city. The Queen Elisabeth Contest, the Festival of Flanders,
the Festival of the Arts (KunstenfestivaldesArts), Ars Musica, the Munt Opera House,
the Museum of Instruments, the fine arts museum Bozar, the Flagey initiative, the
Goethe-institute: these are just a few of the cultural events and names of other institutions the Conservatory actively contributes to or cooperates with.
The Conservatory can dissipate its artistic, esthetic and human values in a very
rich context thanks to its international faculty and student body, the multicultural
character of the surrounding city and the Conservatorys integration in the citys
cultural and social life. The multicultural dimension of the Conservatory not only
shows through its music curricula and concert programs, but can be experienced
daily through interaction with the people teaching and studying there.
The Royal Conservatory of Brussels is first and foremost an artistic institute of higher
learning. The achievement of the highest degree of artistic competence is essential for music to reveal its full significance. All participants in the musical learning
process are confronted with and must deal with the tension between tradition and
innovation. Every musician must strike a balance between these two ends of the
spectrum so as to avoid gliding off into either pure conservatism or new-modern

opportunism. All sections within the Conservatory (Music Theory / Instrument


Vocal / Historical instruments / Jazz / Musical / and Teacher training) deal with this
tension between tradition and innovation in their own way by emphasising different
aspects of the continuum in their programs.
The music curricula and forms of examination at the Royal Conservatory of Brussels
are based on international standards and checked against the curricula of similar
European institutions. An international perspective is essential and very beneficial
for students and faculty both here and abroad as it sets standards of quality and
excellence.
For each student a move to the capital city of Europe to the Royal Conservatory of
Brussels equals a move into the world.
Peter Swinnen, Department Chair

E nrolment
An entrance examination is required of every new student. The examination
pertains to overall knowledge of music and to the instrument the student wants
to select in its future study program.
The study curricula can be viewed on the website or consulted in print in the
study guide. Upon request they can also be mailed to you. The website and
study guide also contain further information regarding general admission requirements, part-time study programs, qualifications needed to be considered for
reductions in course load and study program, and many other topics.
The dates of the artistic admission tests are posted on the website or can be
obtained by contacting the office of students affairs at KCB. Participation requires
no later than two weeks prior to the date of the test. An entrance examination at
a later date can only be scheduled upon approval of the Department Chair based
upon a request addressed to the Department Chair stating the reasons for the
exception requested.
Enrolment is only effective after all required documents and copies of diplomas
and study certificates have been submitted to the student administrative office.

S tudy

curricula

This prospectus gives a general overview of the study curricula. For further
information please consult the website www.kcb.be.
Course workload is expressed on an annual basis in terms of number of class
hours per year. However, on a weekly basis course work load can vary greatly
due to the project based nature of certain courses (e.g. choir and orchestra).
Other courses are semester-based.

B achelor & M aster

in

M usic

Music Theory / Writing


Ba 1
Music Theory
Ba 2
Music Theory
Ba 3
Music Theory
Ma 1
Music Theory
Ma 2
Music Theory

Writing
Writing
Writing
Writing
Writing

Composition
Ba 1
Composition
Ba 2
Composition
Ba 3
Composition
Ma 1
Composition
Ma 2
Composition
Conducting
Ba 1
Orchestral Conducting
Ba 2
Orchestral Conducting
Ba 3
Orchestral Conducting
Ma 1
Orchestral Conducting
Ma 2
Orchestral Conducting

Wind & Brassband Conducting


Wind & Brassband Conducting
Wind & Brassband Conducting
Wind & Brassband Conducting
Wind & Brassband Conducting

Instrument / Voice
Ba 1
Orchestral Instruments
Ba 2
Orchestral Instruments
Ba 3
Orchestral Instruments
Ma 1
Orchestral Instruments
Ma 2
Orchestral Instruments

Historical Instruments
Historical Instruments
Historical Instruments
Historical Instruments
Historical Instruments

Ba 1
Ba 2
Ba 3
Ma 1
Ma 2

Piano
Piano
Piano
Piano
Piano

Organ
Organ
Organ
Organ
Organ

Harp
Harp
Harp
Harp
Harp

Jazz
Ba 1
Ba 2
Ba 3
Ma 1
Ma 2

Jazz
Jazz
Jazz
Jazz
Jazz

instr./voice
instr./voice
instr./voice
instr./voice
instr./voice

Guitar
Guitar
Guitar
Guitar
Guitar

Chamber music
Chamber music
Chamber music
Chamber music
Chamber music

Voice
Voice
Voice
Voice
Voice

Composition, Arranging
Composition, Arranging
Composition, Arranging

Bachelor Musical
Musical
Ba 1
Ba 2
Ba 3

Musical
Musical
Musical

Offered in 4 years of 45 credits.

P ostgr aduate
After a master instrument

M usic Teaching C ertification P rogr amme


During or after each master.

M usic T heory & W riting


Teaching

staff

General Music Education


Rudy Van der Cruyssen


Bart Buyle

History of Music

Christine Van den Buys


Johan Eeckeloo
Koen Buyens

Orchestral Conducting

Patrick Davin

Wind & Brass Band conducting


Norbert Nozy
Piet Jeegers

Harmony - Counterpoint -
Fugue and Composition






Kristin De Smedt
Franklin Gyselynck
Jan Dhaene
Jan Van Landeghem
Jurgen De Pillecyn
Ann Kuppens
Peter Swinnen
Hans Van Daele (assist.)
Wouter Lenaerts (assist.)

Analysis

Jean-Paul Byloo
Annelies Van Parys

Applied Harmony





Philippe Sorgeloos
Dirk De Hertogh
Helmut De Backer
Peter Kestens (assist.)
Lies Van Avermaet (assist.)
Marc Vandewiele (assist.)
Walter Vleminckx (assist.)

Ethnic Music

Martin Gort (assist.)

Encylclopedia

Johan Eeckeloo

Posture and Movement

Eef Pareyn (assist.)

Vocal Training

Reinhilde Bovendaerde (assist.)

Music Technology

Katarzyna Glowicka (assist.)

Music Psychology

Eric Van Leuven

History of Culture

Koen Buyens

Bachelor Music Theory




Required subjects

Ba 1
CR

Ba 2
CR

Ba 3
CR

Harmony I-II-III
18
18
Theory and ear training 1,2
4
4
Rhythm and intonation 1,2
5
5
History of music 1,2,3
6
6
Encyclopedia and research
3
Applied harmony 1,2,3
9
9
History of music (particular issues)
Formal analysis 1
Vocal training 1,2
6
6
Choir 1,2,3
3
3
Posture and movement
3
History of culture 1,2,3
3
3
Music aesthetics
3
Music psychology
Ethnic music
Optional subjects
3

18

Total

60

60

60

6
9
6
6
3
3
3
3
3

Master Music Theory



Required subjects

Ma 1 Ma 2
CR
CR

Counterpoint I
12
Counterpoint II + analysis (master exam)
Formal analysis 2
6
Applied harmony 4, 5
9
History of music (particular issues) 2,3
9
Choir 4,5
3
Introduction to philosophy
3
Optional subjects
18
Total

CR: Credits

60

24
9
12
3
12
60

Bachelor Music writing




Required subjects

Ba 1
CR

Ba 2
CR

Theory and ear training 1,2


4
4
Rhythm and intonation 1,2
5
5
History of music 1,2,3
6
6
Encyclopedia and research
3
Harmony I, II, III
15
15
Applied harmony 1,2,3
9
9
Score arragement & reduction 1,2
9
Instrumentation 1,2
6
6
Choir 1,2,3
3
3
History of culture 1,2
3
Formal analysys 1
Optional subjects
6
3
Total

60

60

Ba 3
CR

6
15
9
9
3
3
6
9
60

Master Music writing



Required subjects

Ma 1 Ma 2
CR
CR

Counterpoint I
12
Counterpoint II + analysis (master exam)
18
Analysis counterpoint
6
Fugue (Master exam)
Analysis Fugue
Orchestration I, II
9
Formal analysis 2
6
Applied harmony 4
6
Introduction to philosophy
Optional subjects
3
Total

60

30
6
9
3
12
60

CR: Credits

Bachelor Composition


Required subjects

Ba 1
CR

Ba 2
CR

Ba 3
CR

Harmony III
15
Composition I, II, III
12
12
Counterpoint I
12
Counterpoint II
Analysis counterpoint 1,2
6
Theory and ear training 2
4
Rhythm and intonation 2
5
History of music 1,2,3
6
6
Encyclopedia and research
3
History of culture
3
Instrumentation I, II
6
6
Score arrangement & reduction 1
9
Orchestration I
Contemporary music notation
Optional subjects
9
6
Total

60

60

12
18
6
6

9
3
6
60

Master Composition



Required subjects

Ma 1 Ma 2
CR
CR

Composition IV
24
Composition (master exam)
Orchestration II, III
Analysis (for composers) I, II
Introduction to philosophy
Optional subjects

9
6
3
18

12

Total

60

60

Preliminary studies: proof of obained credits needed for harmony I, II and for theory and
eartraining 1 and rhythm and intonation 1
Recommended optional subjets:





CR: Credits

10

30

Orchestral conducting
Music technology
Applied harmony
Ethnic music
Fugue (in master)
Artistic project (in master)

9
9

Bachelor Orchestral conducting




Required subjects

Ba 1
CR

Ba 2
CR

Ba 3
CR

Harmony III
15
Orchestral conducting I, II, III
12
12
Counterpoint I
12
Counterpoint II
Analysis counterpoint
Theory and ear training 2
4
Rhythm and intonation 2
5
History of music 1,2,3
6
6
Encyclopedia and research
3
Instrumentation I, II
6
Formal analysis 1,2
6
Score reading & reduction 1,2
9
History of culture 1
3
Optional subjects
6
9
Total

60

60

12
18
6
6
6
6
9
3
60

Master Orchestral conducting



Required subjects

Ma 1 Ma 2
CR
CR

Orchestral conducting IV
24
Orchestral conducting (master exam)
Score reading & reduction 3
6
Orchestration I,II
9
Contemporary music notation
3

30
9

Introduction to philosophy
Training sessions
9
Optional subjects
9

3
12
6

Total

60

60

Preliminary studies: proof of obained credits needed for harmony I, II and for theory and
eartraining 1 and rhythm and intonation 1
Recommended optional subjets: Posture and Movement in bachelor

CR: Credits

11

Bachelor Wind & brassband conducting




Required subjects

Ba 1
CR

Ba 2
CR

Ba 3
CR

Harmony III
15
Wind and brassband conducting I, II, III
12
12
Counterpoint I
12
Counterpoint II
Analysis counterpoint
Theory and ear training 2
4
Rhythm and intonation 2
5
History of music 1,2,3
6
6
Encyclopedia and research
3
Instrumentation I, II
6
6
Formal analysis 1,2
6
Score reading & reduction 1,2
9
History of culture 1
3
Optional subjects
6
9
Total

60

60

12
18
6
6
6
9
3
60

Master Wind & brassband conducting



Required subjects

Ma 1 Ma 2
CR
CR

Wind and brassband conducting IV


24
Wind and brassband conducting (master exam)
Score reading & reduction 3
6
Orchestration I, II
9
Contemporary music notation
3

Introduction to philosophy
Training sessions
9
Optional subjects
9

3
12
6

Total

60

60

Preliminary studies: proof of obained credits needed for harmony I, II and for theory and
eartraining 1 and rhythm and intonation 1
Recommended optional subjets: Posture and Movement in bachelor

CR: Credits

12

30

I nstrument / Voice
Orchestral instrument
Organ
Guitar
Historical instruments

Teaching

Piano
Harp
Voice
Instrument / chamber music

staff

Violin
Katalin Sebestyen
Yuzuko Horigome

Valeri Oistrakh

Zygmund Kowalski
Yossif Ivanov

Philippe Graffin

Naaman Sluchin
Viola

Paul De Clerck

Cello

Viviane Spanoghe
Jeroen Reuling
Olsi Leka (assist.)

Double Bass

Frank Coppieters

Flute

Frank Hendrickx
Carlos Bruneel

Oboe

Paul Dombrecht
Jan Maebe (assist.)

Cor Anglais / Oboe damore

Stefaan Verdegem

Clarinet

Hedwig Swimberghe

Saxophone

Norbert Nozy

Bassoon

Luc Loubry

French Horn

Luc Berg

Trumpet

Emmanuel Mellaerts

Trombone

Bart Van Nieuwenhuyze

Tuba

Stephan Vanaenrode

Percussion

Gert Franois
Bart Quartier (assist.)

13

14

Chamber Music







Viviane Spanoghe
Luc Loubry
Dirk Vermeulen
Gert Franois
Thomas Dieltjens (assist.)
Eric Robberecht (assist.)
Benjamin Dieltjens (assist.)
Bert Vanderhoeft (assist.)
Tony Nys (assist.)

Contemporary music

Bart Bouckaert (assist.)

Pianist-accompanists








Luc Devos
Thomas Dieltjens
Paul Hermsen
Alexander Leman
Anne Op De Beeck
Stefaan Poelmans
Ccile Mangeot
Katsuza Mizumoto
Benjamin Van Esser
Katrien Verbeke

Orchestral Instruments*(Bachelor)


Required subjects

Ba 1
CU CR

Ba 2
CU CR

Ba 3
CU CR

Main instrument I, II, III


60 24
60
24
60
Chamber music 1, 2
15
6
30
Orchestra 1,2,3
60
6
60
6
60
Theory and ear training 1, 2
80
4
80
4
Rhythm and intonation 1, 2
100 5
100
5
Harmony and analysis 1, 2
45
9
45
9
History of music 1, 2, 3
60
6
60
6
60
Formal analysis 1
30
Encyclopedia and research
30
3
Posture and movement
30
3
History of culture
30
Optional subjects
30
Total

465 60

420 60

27
6
6

6
6
3
6

300 60

* violin, viola cello, double bass flute, oboe, cor Anglais - oboe damore, clarinet, saxophone,
bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone-tuba and percussion

Orchestral Instruments* (Master)


Ma 1
Required subjects

CU CR
Main instrument IV, V (master exam)
Chamber music 3,4
Orchestra 4,5
Formal analysis 2
Introduction to philosophy
Optional subjects

60
45
60
30
30
60

Total

315

Ma 2
CU CR

30
60
6
60
6
60
6
3
9
60
60

30
12
6
12

240 60

* violin, viola cello, double bass flute, oboe, cor Anglais - oboe damore, clarinet, saxophone,
bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone-tuba and percussion

CH: Contact Hours


CR: Credits

15

Polyphonic
Teaching

16

instruments and voice

staff

Piano





Daniel Blumenthal
Aleksandar Madzar
Jan Michiels
Boyan Vodenitcharov
Piet Kuijken
Hans Ryckelynck (assist.)
Katia Veekmans (assist.)

Accompanying voice

Hlne Luyten
Inge Spinette

Organ

Luc Bastiaens

Harp

Jana Bouskova

Guitar

Antigoni Goni

Voice


Dinah Bryant
Dina Grossberger
Lena Lootens
Jan Vande Weghe (coaching)

Piano (Bachelor)


Required subjects

Ba 1
CU CR

Ba 2
CU CR

Ba 3
CU CR

Piano I, II, III


60 24
60
24
60
Chamber music 1, 2
15
6
30
Choir 1, 2
60
3
60
3
Theory and ear training 1, 2
80
4
80
4
Rhythm and intonation 1, 2
100 5
100
5
Harmony and analysis 1, 2, 3
45
9
45
9
45
History of music 1, 2, 3
60
6
60
6
60
Applied harmony 1, 2
15
3
15
Encyclopedia and research
30
3
Posture and movement
30
3
History of culture
30
3
Optional subject
30
Total

495 60

27
6

9
6
9

435 60

240 60


Ma 1
Required subjects

CU CR

Ma 2
CU CR

Piano (Master)

Piano IV, V (master exam)*


60
30
60
Chamber music 3, 4
45
6
60
Accompanying voice & sight reading 1,2
30
6
30
Study of literature
30
Counterpoint
30
6
Formal analysis 1, 2
30
6
30
Introduction to philosophy
30
Optional subject
15
6
Total

210

60

30
12
6
3
6
3

240 60

*Including improvisation

CH: Contact Hours


CR: Credits

17

Organ (Bachelor)


Required subjects

Ba 1
CU CR

Ba 2
CU CR

Ba 3
CU CR

Organ I, II, III


60 24
60
24
60
Chamber music 1, 2
15
6
30
Choir 1, 2
60
3
60
3
Theory and ear training 1, 2
80
4
80
4
Rhythm and intonation 1, 2
100 5
100
5
Harmony and analysis 1, 2, 3
45
9
45
9
45
History of music 1, 2, 3
60
6
60
6
60
Applied harmony 1, 2
15
3
15
Encyclopedia and research
30
3
Posture and movement
30
3
History of culture
30
3
Harpsichord
30
Total

495 60

27
6

9
6
9

435 60

240 60


Ma 1
Required subjects

CU CR

Ma 2
CU CR

Organ (Master)

Organ IV, V (master exam)


60
30
60
Chamber music 3, 4
45
6
60
Study of literature
30
3
Formal analysis 1, 2
30
6
30
Counterpoint
30
6
Applied harmony 3
15
6
Introduction to philosophy
30
Optional subject
30
3
30
Total

CH: Contact Hours


CR: Credits

18

210

60

30
12
6
3
6

240 60

Harp (Bachelor)


Required subjects

Ba 1
CU CR

Ba 2
CU CR

Ba 3
CU CR

Harp I, II, III


60 24
60
24
60
Chamber music 1, 2
15
6
30
Choir or 1 orchestra project 1, 2, 3
60
3
60
3
60
Theory and ear training 1, 2
80
4
80
4
Rhythm and intonation 1, 2
100 5
100
5
Harmony and analysis 1, 2, 3
45
9
45
9
45
History of music 1, 2, 3
60
6
60
6
60
Contemporary music
30
Encyclopedia and research
30
3
Posture and movement
30
3
History of culture
30
3
Optional subject
30
3
30
Total

495 60

450

27
6
3
9
6
6

60

315 60


Ma 1
Required subjects

CU CR

Ma 2
CU CR

Harp (Master)

Harp IV, V (master exam)


Chamber music 3, 4
Choir or 1 orchestral project 4, 5
Formal analysis 1, 2
Introduction to philosophy
Optional subject
Total

60
45
60
30
30
60

30
60
6
60
6
60
6
30
3
9
30

285 60

30
12
6
6
6

240 60

CH: Contact Hours


CR: Credits

19

Guitar (Bachelor)


Required subjects

Ba 1
CU CR

Ba 2
CU CR

Ba 3
CU CR

Guitar I, II, III


60 24
60
24
60
Chamber music 1, 2
15
6
30
Choir 1, 2
60
3
60
3
Theory and ear training 1, 2
80
4
80
4
Rhythm and intonation 1, 2
100 5
100
5
Harmony and analysis 1, 2, 3
45
9
45
9
45
History of music 1, 2, 3
60
6
60
6
60
Applied harmony 1, 2
15
3
15
Encyclopedia and research
30
3
Posture and movement
30
3
History of culture
30
3
Optional subject
30
Total

495 60

27
6

9
6
9

435 60

240 60


Ma 1
Required subjects

CU CR

Ma 2
CU CR

Guitar (Master)

Guitar IV, V (master exam)


60
30
60
Chamber music 3, 4
45
6
60
Historical music 1, 2
30
6
30
Formal analysis 1, 2
30
6
30
Applied harmony 3
15
6
Introduction to philosophy
30
Optional subject
60
6
30
Total

CH: Contact Hours


CR: Credits

20

240 60

30
12
6
6
3
3

240 60

Voice (Bacheloropleiding)


Required subjects

Ba 1
CU CR

Ba 2
CU CR

Ba 3
CU CR

Voice I, II, III


60 18
60
21
60
Chamber music of vocaal ensemble 1
30
Choir 1, 2
60
3
60
3
Theory and ear training 1, 2
80
4
80
4
Rhythm and intonation 1, 2
100 5
100
5
Harmony and analysis 1, 2
45
9
45
9
History of music 1, 2, 3
60
6
60
6
60
Applied Harmony 1, 2
15
6
15
6
15
Formal analysis 1
30
Encyclopedia and research
30
3
Foreign languages 1, 2
30
3
30
3
Body awareness
30
3
Acting for singers 1, 2
30
3
30
History of culture
30
Optional subject
30
Total

510 60

27
6

6
6
6

3
3
3

480 60

285 60


Ma 1
Required subjects

CU CR

Ma 2
CU CR

Voice (Masteropleiding)

Voice IV, V (master exam)


Chamber music of vocaal ensemble 2, 3
Formal analysis 2
Introduction to philosophy
Acting for singers 3, 4
Optional subject
Total

60
30
30
30
30
90

30
60
6
60
6
3
3
30
12
120

270 60

30
12
3
15

270 60

CH: Contact Hours


CR: Credits

21

H istorical
Teaching

instruments

staff

Boroque violin

Franois Fernandez

Baroque cello

Alain Gervreau

Viola da Gamba

Philippe Pierlot

Violone/ double bass

Frank Coppieters

Flauto Traverso

Barthold Kuijken
Frank Theuns

Boroque oboe

Paul Dombrecht

Recorder

Bart Coen
Peter De Clercq (assist.)

Natural horn

Luc Berg

Harpsichord

Herman Stinders

Pianoforte

Boyan Vodenitcharov
Piet Kuijken

Lute

N.N.

Chamber music

Herman Stinders
Jan De Winne
Alain Gervreau

Theory

of

H istorical P erformance P r actice

Peter Van Heyghen

H arpsichord - accompanists
Dominik Riepe
Sofie Van Herle

22

Historical Instruments* (Bachelor)




Required subjects

Ba 1
CU CR

Ba 2
CU CR

Ba 3
CU CR

Main instrument I, II, III


60 18
60
18
60
Chamber music 1, 2, 3
30
6
30
6
30
Repertoire study/sight reading 1, 2
30
3
30
Theory of historical performance practice 1, 2, 3 75
6
75
6
75
Orchestra/ consort 1, 2, 3
60
3
60
3
60
Philosophy and aesthetics of ancient music 1
30
Theory and ear training 1, 2
80
4
80
4
Rhythm and intonation 1, 2
100 5
100
5
Harmony and analysis 1, 2
45
9
45
9
History of music 1, 2, 3
60
6
60
6
60
Formal analysis 1
30
Posture and movement
30
3
History of culture
30
Total

540 60

540

60

24
6
3
6
3
3

6
6
3

405 60

* baroque violin and viola, baroque cello, viola da gamba, violone-double bass, recorder, flauto
traverso, baroque oboe, natural horn, harpsichord, pianoforte and lute

Historical Instruments* (Master)


Ma 1
Required subjects

CU CR

Ma 2
CU CR

Main instrument IV, V (master exam)


60
30
60 30
Chamber music 4, 5
45
9
60 12
Repertoire study/sight reading 3
30
3
Theory of historical performance practice 4, 5
75
6
75
6
Orchestra/ consort 4, 5
60
6
60
6
Philosophy and aesthetics of ancient music 2
30
3
Study of sources/ edition
6
Optional subject
30
3
Total

330

60

255 60

* baroque violin and viola, baroque cello, viola da gamba, violone-double bass, recorder, flauto
traverso, baroque oboe, natural horn, harpsichord, pianoforte and lute

CH: Contact Hours


CR: Credits

23

I nstruments - C hamber M usic


(main

24

subject )

Instruments/Chamber music (Bachelor)




Required subjects

Ba 1
CU CR

Ba 2
CU CR

Ba 3
CU CR

Main instrument I, II, III


30 18
30
18
60
Chamber music I, II, III
60 12
60
12
60
Theory and ear training 1,2
80
4
80
4
Rhythm and intonation 1,2
100 5
100
5
Harmony and analysis 1,2,3
45
9
45
9
45
History of music 1,2,3
60
6
60
6
60
Formal analysis 1,2
30
6
30
Encyclopedia and research
30
3
Posture and movement
30
3
History of culture
30
Study of the repertoire (paper) 1
Total

435 60

405

18
12
9
6
6
3
6

60

285 60


Ma 1
Required subjects

CU CR

Ma 2
CU CR

Instruments/Chamber music (Master)

Chamber music IV, V (master exam)


60
Instrument IV, V
60
Study of the repertoire (paper) 2,3
Concert playing 1,2

30
60
18
60
3
9

Total

60

120

30
18
3
9

120 60

CH: Contact Hours


CR: Credits

25

J azz
Jazz (including pop and world music)
Composition (arranging)

Teaching

26

staff

Double Bass / Electric Bass


Bart De Nolf
Christophe Wallemme

Electric Guitar

Fabien Degryse
Peter Hertmans

Piano

Diederik Wissels
Nathalie Loriers

Saxophone / Woodwinds

John Ruocco
Jeroen Van Herzeele

Drums

Lionel Beuvens / Pieter Bast

Latin-percussion

Martin Gort

Trumpet

Girolamo Lattuca

Voice

David Linx

History of jazz

N.N.

Rhythm

Peter Van Marle

Vibraphone

Bart Quartier

Trombone

Frederik Heirman

Arranging, Harmony, Analysis

Piet Nijsten

Composition, Arranging / Improvisation

Kris Defoort

Band leading







Girolamo Lattuca
Fabien Degryse
Bart De Nolf
Dirk Schreurs
Jeroen Van Herzeele
Peter Van Marle (Latin)
Pieter Bast
Frederik Heirman
Christophe Wallemme

Ear training / Reading training



Bart De Nolf
Kurt Bud
Peter Van Marle (ritmiek)

Piano second instrument



Dirk Schreurs
Peter Van Marle (Latin Piano)
Piet Nijsten

Piano technique

Katleen Sedeyn

Big Band

John Ruocco

Jazz Instrument / Voice* (Bachelor)


with Ba 3 Module Instument/Voice


Required subjects

Ba 1
CU CR

Ba 2
CU CR

Ba 3
CU CR

Main instrument I, II, III


60 21
60
21
60
Ensemble 1, 2, 3
90
3
90
3
120
Ear training 1, 2, 3
45
6
45
6
30
Reading training 1, 2
45
6
45
6
Jazz harmony and analysis 1, 2, 3
45
9
45
9
45
Arranging 1, 2
45
3
45
Jazz rhythm 1, 2
30
3
30
3
History of music (classical)
60
6
History of jazz 1, 2
45
3
45
Piano (pianotechnique for pianists) 1, 2, 3 15
3
15
3
15
History of culture
30
3
Jazz encyclopedia and research
30
3
Optional subjects
30
Total

420 60

450 60

21
9
3
12
6
3
3
3

390 60

* piano, saxophone-woodwinds, percussion, vibraphone, trumpet, trombone, electric guitar,


violin, double bass - electric bass

Jazz Instrument / Voice* (Bachelor)


with Ba 3 Module Composition, Arranging


Ba 3
Required subjects


CU CR
Jazz composition
Arranging 2
Instrumentation and orchestration 1
Ear training 3
Jazz harmony and analysis 3
Harmony and analysis (classical) 1
Piano 3
Conducting technique
History of jazz 2
Total

30
60
30
30
45
30
15
30
45

21
6
6
3
12
3
3
3
3

315 60

* piano, saxophone-woodwinds, percussion, vibraphone, trumpet, trombone, electric guitar,


violin, double bass - electric bass

CH: Contact Hours


CR: Credits

27

Jazz Instrument/Voice* (Master)



Required subjects

Ma 1
CU CR

Ma 2
CU CR

Main instrument IV, V (master exam)


60
27
60
Ensemble 4, 5
120 12
120
Ear training 4
30
3
Jazz analysis
30
6
Free Improvisation
30
Concert playing Jazz 1, 2
3
Introduction to philosophy
30
3
Optional subjects
30
6
60
Total
*

300 60

30
15
6
3
6

270 60

piano, saxophone-woodwinds percussion vibraphone, trumpet, trombone, electric guitar,


violin, double bass - electric bass

Main instrument includes also prima vista and jazz heuristics

Jazz Composition, Arranging (Master)



Required subjects

Jazz composition II,III (master exam)


Arranging 3
Contemporary free counterpoint 1, 2
Ear training 4
Piano 4, 5
Introduction to philosophy
Harmony and analysis (classical) 2, 3
Instrumentation and orchestration 2
Music technology 1, 2
Total
Jazz-composition includes also jazz heuristics

CH: Contact Hours


CR: Credits

28

Ma 1
CU CR
30
30
30
30
15
30
30
30
60

Ma 2
CU CR

21
30
12
30
6
30
3
3
15
3
6
30
3
3
60

285 60

30
12
6
3
6
3

195 60

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M usical
Teaching

30

staff

Voice


David Davidse
Goele Deraedt
(+ Optional subject Voice)
Peter De Smet

Acting training

Ronny Commissaris
(+ Optional subject Acting)

Piano-, repertoire and production support



Dance expression

Stephen Collins

Classical dance

Etienne Van Geel

Modern dance

Peter Kongs

Lounge dance

Geert Audenaert

Tapdance

Hilde Goyens

General musical education



Bart Buyle
Maggy De Ridder
Patrick Desmedt

Close Harmony and


applied harmony

Patrick Desmedt
(+ Optional subject Piano)

Diction & phonetics

Jessie De Caluw

Musical-easthetics

William Lanckrock
Jan Van Driessche

Extra Competency

Luc De Smet
Leah Thijs

Audition training

Bart Buyle

Lulu Aertgeerts
(+ Optional subject Dance)

Musical Professional bachelor




Required subjects

CU

CR

CU

CR

CU

5
3
7
3
3
3
13
6
3

GME musical
75
6
Close Harmony
30
3
Dance
180 7
Diction and phonetics
60
3
Musical aesthetics
60
3
Optional subject
Project/Production
275 16
Voice
30
6
Extra competency
60
3

75
30
180
60
60
30
275
30
60

Total

800 46

770 47

CR

CU

75
30
180
30

5
3
7
3

30
180
30

3
10
3

30
450
30
60

3
16
6
3

450
30

19
6

885 46

CR

720 41

The diploma Musical is a professional bachelor. A masterdegree


Musical doesnt exist.
The 180 credits are organised in 4 part time years.

CH: Contact Hours


CR: Credits

31

Postgraduate
A post master program on instrument (20 credits/semester) or theoretical
program.
The student develops his own artistic project (e.g. soloist concert program,
preparation for orchestral career...) with the help of a tutor.
Special admission test.

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33

M usic

teaching certification programme

To follow the Music teaching certification programme, a perfect knowlegde of


Dutch is required. For the study programme, please consult the Dutch part of
this prospectus.

Teaching

staff

See page 33, 34, 35 (Dutch part).

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35

P rogrammes

admission tests

gener al music admission test

(compulsory for every student who did not acquire any credits in higher music
education, bachelor/master level)

intonation of a prepared melody(download from www.kcb.be)


intonation of a non-prepared melody
knowledge of music theory
interactive rhythmic exercisis
interview on motivation

S pecific

admission test

M usic Theory

and

W riting

ear training, voice-rhythm, theory


keyboard test
interview on motivation

C omposition

Show previous work and discuss motivation.

C onducting

profound knowledge of a classical composition (or important work for Wind


& brass band)
ear training test
interview: motivation and maturity

I nstrument / Voice

Violin
two etudes (Kreutzer, Fiorillo, Rode, Wieniawsky, Paganini etc.)
two contracting movements from a sonata by Corelli, Hndel, Vivaldi or
Bach
freely chosen concerto
Viola
two etudes
three works from the standard repertoire
Cello
two etudes (Dotzauer III, Duport, Franchomme or Popper)
three works from the standard repertoire, including one concerto (or part
thereof) and two works from different sylistic periods. At least one from
memory.
Double Bass
two etudes (Nanny, Kreutzer, Simandl, Van De Velde)
three works from the standard repertoire

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Flute, oboe, cor anglais, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, french horn,


trumpet, trombone and tuba
two advanced etudes
two works from the standard repertoire
Percussion
one etude for snare drum
one etude for four timpani
one etude or work for multiple percussion instruments
marimba: 2 works from Image, Bart Quartier - Meredith Publ. USA 1992 or
equivalent
vibraphone: 2 works from Profils, Bart Quartier - Ed. Lemoine 2000 or equivalent+ all major and minor (melodic minor rising and falling) scales, over
two octaves, major and minor arpeggios
Piano
two etudes
one prelude and fugue from The Well-Tempered Clavier of J.S. Bach
three works from the standard repertoire
all from memory
Organ
one freely chosen work
three chorale variations from the Orgelb, chlein of J.S. Bach
one work from the 19th or 20th century
Harp
two complete works from different stylistic periods
Guitar
two etudes (Coste, Villa-Lobos, Giuliani, Sors, Tarrega)
one work by Bach (complete suite or sonata for access to master grades)
two works from the standard repertoire (Bach, Sors, Moreno, Torroba,
Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Ponce, etc...) (complete works for access to master
grades)
one work from the 20th century
all from memory
Voice
three classical arias, including one from an oratorio
one freely chosen work (aria or lied)
four lieder
Chamber music major
At least two movements from two important works (min. 20 minutes)

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H istorical I nstruments

Baroque violin
allemande and sarabande (partita nr 2) J.S. Bach
sonata nr 1 or 2 from Sonate in stile moderno Dario Castello
1st and last movement, sonata in g. A. Corelli
Baroque viola
2 movements solosonata or suite J.S. Bach or solo fantasy (violin)
by G. Ph. Telemann
Baroque cello
suite J.S. Bach: allemande, courante, sarabande
one sonata A. Vivaldi
one concerto or sonata in another style
Viola da Gamba
a German or Italian sonata
a French suite
an English division (e.g. Simpson)
Violone / double bass
4 orchestral fragments (1 by J.S. Bach)
three works from the repertoire
Recorder
two advanced etudes
three works from the standard repertoire
Flauto Traverso
one fantasy by Telemann
one French suite
one freely chosen work
Baroque oboe
two advanced etudes
two works from the repertoire
Natural horn
two etudes
first movement concerto nr. 1 in DW. A. Mozart
Harpsichord
two sonatas by Scarlatti
two preludes and fugues (J.S. Bach)
three works from the repertoire
(e.g. suite Couperin, Hndel, Telemann, etc.)
Pianoforte
C. P. E. Bach (sonata, fantasy)
Haydn or Mozart (sonata, variations)
Beethoven (variations, sonata max op. 54)

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Lute
Renaissance lute
fantasy
tabulature of a vocal model
dance
Baroque lute: movement from French and German suite
Theorbe: French and Italian work (one instrument is sufficient)

A dmission

test

J a zz

For Jazz & light music:


1) Individual
- playing a motive by ear
- clapping or speaking the rhythm of a short fragment
2) In a group (with teachers)
- the student chooses two works beforehand from a list of five jazz
standards to be studied (list supplied at registration)
- a work chosen by the student (bring sheet music)
- a work a prima vista after 10 min. preparation
For Composition, Arrangement:
- present three own compositions

A dmission

test

M usical

To prepare:
- three musical arias, of which at least one fast and one slow
(accompaniment: bring score)
- At least one aria must date from before 1960.
- One realistic theatrical scene (monologue) of max. 6 min.
all from memory
A short piece of choreography will be thaught, so please bring dancing
clothes.
Solfege test:
Written:
- a monophonic dictation on the level of J. Rueffe, part 1 (nrs. 1 to 30)
- playing on the piano per musical phrase or part thereof;
progressing from simple to advanced.
Oral:
- singing perfect, major and minor intervals
- reproducing (tapping) rhythmic structures
- vocally repeating a melodic fragment
- the jury chooses a number from Beaucamp-solfege contemporain,
part 1 (treble clef), of which 1 - 15 should be known
- a prima vista test
The test may be expected to take a whole day.

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G eneral

information

M usic - making

in group

The opportunity to perform in a group is very important to a musicians development. Each course programme therefore includes a mandatory ensemble
element. Depending on the course chosen, each student is assigned to either
the choir, wind band, symphony orchestra, baroque orchestra / consort, big
band or other ensembles. A training orchestra also exists and enables students
to gain experience as a conductor, soloist, or orchestral musician.
Students can perform internships in professional orchestras, and the vocal
department collaborates with the Operastudio.

S eminars /

guest lectures

Each year the study programme is enriched with numerous seminars. National
and international lecturers are invited. The seminars can be taken for credit in
some courses.

P r actice

rooms

Depending on availability students can use unoccupied classrooms at the Kleine


Zavel 5 for study purposes, between the hours of 8h a.m. and 9.30h p.m. Most
classrooms are equipped with a piano.

C oncert

hall

Students of the conservatory have free admission to all concerts given in the
concert hall, including those organised by third parties (PVSK, Ars Musica festial,
Queen Elisabeth contest etc.) on presentation of their student card. Students or
teaching staff who wish to make use of the concert hall when it is available must
do so by making a reservation.

S tudent

administr ative office

The student administrative office is the administrative heart of the Conservatory.


This is where students can fulfil all administrative duties and gain information
about registration, curriculum, exams, seminars, etc
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9h-12.30h / 13.30h-16h. Closed Wednesdays
During the exams, opening hours change. You can consult the website
www.kcb.be to stay informed.
Telephone: 02/213 41 23 - Fax: 02/513 22 53
e-mail: jan.vanderwegen@ehb.be

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L ibr ary

Tel.: 02/213 41 39
bib.kcb@ehb.be
www.kcb.be
The conservatory library contains a public lending collection of sheet music as
well as an international appreciated heritage collection. Both together result
in a large and unique unity, in particular appropriate for artistic and scientific
research.
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 9.30h-16.30h
Closed Wednesday mornings

S tudying

at another institution

All fully registered students can take courses at a domestic or foreign institution of higher education, as long as it is within the framework of a cooperation
agreement or an approved European programme.

I nternational

rel ations

The Royal Brussels Conservatory is a member of an international network of


higher education schools of music in Europe. This offers students the possibility of spending some of their study time (from three months to one year) at
a university (or equivalent institution) abroad. This period of foreign study is
considered part of the regular curriculum of the Conservatory and will not delay
the students regular time of graduation.
Cordinator of International Relations: Jan dHaene.
More info at www.kcb.be

S tudent S upport

Many courses in the conservatory are taught individually or in small groups.


Therefore the individual lecturers are always the first people you should turn to
for support in your studies. These lecturers are more aware of issues pertaining
to methods of study than is customary in other forms of education.
In addition a programme coordinator is appointed for each course. This person
advises students about the way their curriculum is progressing and can also
offer support for technical problems related to the course. In case of conflict
with your own lecturer, this is the person you should turn to next.
In the specific case of General Music Education in the first year, students can
turn to Bart Buyle.
Furthermore students can always seek help from SOVEhB, the social services
division of the Erasmushogeschool (see below).

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S ocial

services

Within the Erasmushogeschool Brussel the vzw SOVEhB manages all student
social services. You can turn to SOVEhB for financial problems, housing, legal
advice, sports, psychological support (study counselling, anxiety etc.). This
service also works together with the VUB.

SOVEhB is located in A. Dansaertstraat 70, 1000 Brussel.


Tel: 02/527 14 99. E-mail: sovehb@ehb.be

SOVEhB is part of the Brussels housing initiative Quartier Latin. Extensive and
detailed information about room rentals can be found on te SOVEhB-website
www.sovehb.be.

M eals

and snacks

Between 8 AM an 9 PM there are sandwiches, meals (to warm in a


microwave available on place), snacks and drinks permanently available at the
Kleine Zavel 5.

O pen

house

2011

M usical

Saturday March 19th (from 2 PM)


Nijverheidskaai 170, 1070 Anderlecht, Blok D (parking 250m to the right of
the enhance)
At 8 PM representation by, the 3th and 4th year students of youre a good
man, Charlie Brown at Zinnema, Veeweydestraat, Anderlecht.

C l assical

music and

J azz

Sunday April, 3th (from 2 PM): Regentschapstraat 30 and Kleine Zavel 5,


1000 Brussel with concert of the symphonic orchestra at 3 PM.

With :
Information stands
Public lessons
Possibility to speak with the teaching staff
Opportunity to audition
Student concerts

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H ow to reach the
C onservatory ?
Tram lines: 92 94
stop Kleine Zavel
Bus lines: 48 95 27
stop Kleine Zavel,
Grote Zavel
The Conservatory is
located 10 minutes away
from the Central Station;
take the Cantersteen exit.
Then follow successively
Kunstberg - Koudenberg
- Regentschapsstraat.

Main building:
Regentschapsstraat 30 - 1000 Brussel
Telephone: 02/213 41 23 - Fax: 02/513 22 53
Other buildings:
Kleine Zavel 4 - 5 and the corner with Karmelietenstraat
Musical:
Nijverheidskaai 170 - 1070 Brussel
Visit our web site http://www.kcb.be and www.ehb.be

Tip!
The various EhB locations throughout the city
can all be reached easily by public transport. As
a student you can benefit from e very advantageous fare to travel throughout the city - just
be sure to purchase a MIVB-public transport
pass at the beginning of the academic year and
you can travel the bus, trolley or subway on the
entire MIVB public transport network in Brussels
(in 2010 the fare amounted to 45 for the entire
academic year)!

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19 Professional Bachelors

-- Applied Computer Science


-- Audio-visual Techniques: Production Assistant
-- Audio-visual Techniques: Cinematography - Sound - Editing
-- Bio-medical Laboratory Technology
-- Communication management
-- Early Childhood Education
-- Hotel Management
-- Journalism
-- Landscape and Garden architecture
-- Midwifery
-- Musical
-- Nursery Education
-- Nursing
-- Nutrition and Dietetics
-- Office Management
-- Primary Education
-- Secondary Education
-- Social Work (Social Work, Social and Legal Services,
Community Educational and Cultural Work)
-- Tourism and Leisure Management

5 Academic Bachelors

-- Applied Linguistics
-- Audio-visual: Film, Television, Documentary Film,
Animation Film, Radio, Scriptwriting
-- Drama: Performing/Direction, Scriptwriting
-- Industrial sciences and technology: Applied Engineering
-- Music

10 Masters

-- Audio-visual: Film, Television, Documentary Film,


Animation Film, Radio, Scriptwriting
-- Drama: Performing/Direction - Scriptwriting
-- Industrial sciences and technology: Applied Engineering: Electromechanics
-- Industrial sciences and technology: Applied Engineering: Electronics - ICT
-- Interpreting
-- Journalism
-- Music
-- Tourism
-- Translating
-- Urban Design and Spatial Planning

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