academy
The Academy of the Concertgebouw Orchestra has served as the orchestra’s own training institute for twenty years. Talented European musicians complete their musical training by taking part in a personal development programme under the orchestra’s wings.

Taking part
Have you graduated, or are you about to graduate, from a music conservatory and wish to continue your practical training at the very highest level? As an Academy student, you will be given the chance to be a part of the Concertgebouworkest for a whole season, performing in orchestral productions, taking part in masterclasses and training courses, receiving mental and physical coaching, and performing chamber music concerts at unique locations.
Academy students stay in Amsterdam for the entire academic season (from September to June) and receive a monthly allowance. Successful completion of the Academy programme gives you priority status for three years when auditioning for the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
2023/2024 season auditions
Programme of the course
2022/2023 Academy students
2022/2023 Academy students
The Academy is fully funded by the Foundation Concertgebouworkest, which to that end receives donations from such entities as Ammodo, the Dutch Masters Foundation, the Swiss Friends of the Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Don Quixote Foundation, De Salon, private donors and a number of commemorative funds.

Questions about taking part or auditioning?
Gonneke de Jong would be happy to tell you more!