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Den Haag, Netherlands
Posted: 18 Mar 2026
Royal Conservatoire The Hague
Head of Classical Music Department
(full-time, permanent)
Due to the departure of the current Head, there is a vacancy for the position of Head of the Classical Department.
As Head of the Classical Music Department, you lead an ambitious and dynamic department, renowned for its distinguished faculty of performing experts and its pioneering artistic projects. You provide inspirational and forward-thinking leadership, articulating a clear artistic and pedagogical vision across the full breadth of the classical music field. The programme embraces the many dimensions of the classical domain-from symphonic, ensemble, solo, and chamber music to interdisciplinary collaborations, innovative artistic projects, and research-oriented practices-all grounded in both historical and contemporary repertoire. Building on the strengths of the existing curriculum, you further develop it into a forward-looking, distinctive, and internationally connected programme that reflects the latest developments in the professional landscape.
The Head of the Classical Department combines strong management skills with clear direction and inspirational leadership for the development of the classical music programmes in the bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes.
As Head of the Classical Music Department, you lead an ambitious and dynamic department, renowned for its distinguished faculty of performing experts and its pioneering artistic projects. You provide inspirational and forward-thinking leadership, articulating a clear artistic and pedagogical vision across the full breadth of the classical music field. The programme embraces the many dimensions of the classical domain-from symphonic, ensemble, solo, and chamber music to interdisciplinary collaborations, innovative artistic projects, and research-oriented practices-all grounded in both historical and contemporary repertoire. Building on the strengths of the existing curriculum, you further develop it into a forward-looking, distinctive, and internationally connected programme that reflects the latest developments in the professional landscape.
The Head of the Classical Department combines strong management skills with clear direction and inspirational leadership for the development of the classical music programmes in the bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes.
Closing date: 08 Apr 2026
Start date:
August 2026
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