Academy of Music and Performing Arts

Fontys Academy of Music and Performing Arts (AMPA) is an ambitious, innovative conservatory program that emphasizes high quality performance, chamber music, and creativity. AMPA brings you to a high level of excellence, while connecting music with other art forms. Our core programme components are artistic excellence, an international environment, intensive work with ensembles in residence and interdisciplinary opportunities. We educate students to become leaders in their field and play important roles in the development of new visions on the music profession. AMPA differs from other conservatories in that it offers almost twice as much training sessions in major subjects. The instrumental education consists of individual and group tuition. As a result, the number of contact hours with your teacher is almost doubled. You learn how to reflect on your own evolvement and that of others. At AMPA you evolve at a faster pace, you encourage each other through constructive criticism, and you are setting an example to each other. AMPA offers an extensive chamber music programme, projects and master classes. You audition inside and outside Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts (FHK).