Regentschapsstraat 30, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

Undergraduate programs

Bachelor of Arts in Music. Studies include performance (classical, jazz/light music, early music), band conducting, composition, theory, music history. A special training program is offered for those wishing to train as teacher musicians.

Graduate program

Master of Arts in Music. In performance, band and orchestral conducting, composition, jazz and contemporary music, historical instruments. A special program is organised for those training to be teacher musicians.

Certificate program

Concert Musician program. A post-master performance program. Post-graduate Certificate. A post-Master's advanced program for solo performance (classical, jazz), piano accompaniment, chamber music, early music.

The Conservatoire was founded in 1813 and was given its current name in 1832. At this address are two distinct institutions, the Koninklijk Muziekconservatorium van Brussel (Flemish-speaking - outlined above), and the Conservatoire Royal de Musique de Bruxelles (French-speaking - see separate entry). This Flemish-speaking division forms part of the Erasmus University College Brussels and is a partner in the Universitaire Associatie Brussel. Viola da gamba and baroque flute are specialisations in the Flemish-speaking section. Entry to all courses is by audition. Languages of instruction are Dutch and English. There is a museum of instruments with a large collection of both traditional and Western classical instruments from most areas of the world as well as a number of sound recordings of traditional music. There are collaborative links with several other European music schools. An active member of the Association Européenne des Conservatoires, Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen.

August 2021