New-music summercourse in Amsterdam 

The Andriessen Academy is an intensive week, organized by Het Muziek, for young for music makers/performers/ creators who want to deepen, question, and sharpen their music practice. During a week, you will work, write, play, research, and experiment.

Over the course of 7 days maker/performers will dive into a program of activities in the spirit of late Dutch composer Louis Andriessen; whose music, philosophy, political engagement and interdisciplinary practice have influenced music makers around the world. Ten selected makers will focus on creating and performing a short site-specific piece for the surroundings of a late 19th century fortress.

The makers will be coached in their process with a program of activities connected to the legacy of Andriessen’s music, Het Muziek’s own music programs, lectures and workshops centered around performance, interdisciplinary approaches, DIY working methods and community building.  

Het Muziek (formerly known as Asko|Schönberg) is the groundbreaking ensemble for new music. Shaping the music of today through high-profile music projects, unexpected partners, crossovers between disciplines and an open mind. Both the top collection of the great 20th-century composers and the very latest 21st-century works are performed. Het Muziek performs everywhere. From concert halls and open-air festivals to theatres; from its home base in Amsterdam to far beyond national borders. Always with the aim of inspiring a wide audience and inviting them to discover new sounds. 

See the information below to apply and join us for the Andriessen Academy 2026!

Eligibility for applicants: 

• applicants must be between 18 – 35yrs
• all nationalities are welcome
• must have a mixed practice as maker/performers (or able to perform their own works in any capacity)
• formal music education not necessary, we encourage artists from different performing disciplines with an interest in music to apply.
   

Information for applicants: 

• this year’s Andriessen Academy week is scheduled from 15 – 21st of June 2026, with arrivals on midday of the 15th and departure in the afternoon of the 21st  
• fee for participation: €750, paid before start of the program
• fee covers: breakfast, lunch, dinners & accommodation
• please note that rooms are shared (gender division will be made)
• participants organize and pay for their own travel to and from the Andriessen Academy in the Netherlands
• travel details are discussed after selection 

Application info:
Your application should be formatted as a single pdf file with usage of active links to works and documents and should include:

• a (short) biography
• CV of previous work and/or education
• 2 contrasting audio/video examples of your work, with at least one of them including an example of your own performance practice

Send your application through email with the subject: ‘Application Andriessen Academy – your name’ to info@hetmuziek.nl no later than the 31st of March 2026.

Application deadline: Tuesday 31st of March 2026 
Selections announced by 10th of April 2026 

If you have any additional questions, please write to remy@hetmuziek.nl