Metal Factory (bol) – English-language course

You'll be trained as a musician. After graduating, you can work as an independent artist/entrepreneur in the music industry. You can also, of course, continue on to higher professional education (HBO). Consider music-related programs such as the Conservatory of Amsterdam, Codarts University of the Arts in Rotterdam, the Rock Academy in Tilburg, or the HKU (University of the Arts Utrecht).

During the program, you'll develop many skills you'll need as a band member/artist. We focus on mastering repertoire, writing and arranging your own pieces, playing together, rehearsing, performing, developing and conducting workshops, and so on. Collaboration plays a key role. In addition, there's a strong focus on the business side of the profession. You'll also take general subjects like Career, Math, Dutch, and English. You'll gain the necessary practical experience at our in-house training company, Metal Factory Company.

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year is 1.554 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

For an estimate of the other costs for this program, visit mbowebshop.nl . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many study programs, students cannot do without a laptop. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.

During the three years of study, MF offers several electives that may be relevant after your studies, such as: Live Technique, Studio Technique, HBO Preparation, and Setting Up Your Own Teaching Practice. These allow you to broaden or deepen your skills and prepare for advancement to a higher level. You will take an exam for each elective.

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

This is a program with a limited number of places . It is important that you apply in time. This increases your chances of securing a place on the program, provided you meet the admission requirements. It is advisable to also apply for another program that suits you.

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

• You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
• You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
• You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
• You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

To determine whether you will be admitted to the program, you must first audition. The admissions procedure consists of two parts:

1. A performance for an admissions committee.
   The performance consists of 3 songs, preferably with a band and our own repertoire.
2. An intake interview.
   Motivation, vision for the future and social skills are discussed.

Check the Metal Factory website for more information about the audition days.

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask one of our teachers your questions using the contact information below:

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Metal Factory: teacher Kevin Quilligan

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Metal Factory: teacher Kevin Quilligan

It is also possible to attend a shadowing day, guided tour, or open day. You can find all activities in our calendar.