Lifelong Learning in Music & the Arts                              is a joint lectorate of the Hanze University of Applied Sciences and the Royal                              Academy of Fine Arts, Design, Music and Dance, The Hague. Please go to Lectorate to                             find information about contents and a filmimpression of the Lectorate. Research plans During the past years the lectorate’s work was primarily aimed at curriculum renewal and teacher competences. Research into (lifelong) learning of musicians and artists remains a focal point. The second research strand aims at cross-arts and cross-sector practices. That is collaboration between art disciplines and with institutions from for example the health care or business sector. The collaboration between conservatoires and external professional organisations forms a third research strand and ‘Healthy Ageing through Music & the Arts’ is the fourth. The background of this last one lies especially in looking for new audiences in society, and with this also in increasing employability for professional musicians and artists. More Peak Performance and reducing stage fright Stage fright is a quite common problem in the music profession. In September a research project will start which focuses on reducing stage fright. In collaboration with GGZ Heerenveen and ‘Complete Coaching’ research will be done into how the HeartMaths method can be used for conservatoire students with stage fright. More Publication of groundbreaking research in music education In the beginning of February the book ‘Musicians as Lifelong Learners: Discovery through Biography’ and the accompanying volume 'Musicians as Lifelong Learners; 32 biographies' by Rineke Smilde has been published. This set of two books appeared at Eburon Academic publishers and can be ordered through the lectorate. More  Recent articles about the lectorate Publication Good Practices European Union Music study, mobility & accountability Annual report 2008 Van den Ende Foundation Interview with Rineke Smilde (in Dutch) Film of presentation at symposium 'The Changing Voice of the Musician in Society' The lectorates Lifelong Learning in Music & the Arts and Artistry21 of the Prince Claus Conservatoire in Groningen and the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague jointly held a symposium at the Royal Conservatoire in The Hague on Tuesday March 31. On this occasion Rineke Smilde gave a presentation of her biographical research amongst musicians which led to her books 'Musicians as Lifelong Learners: Discovery through Biography' and 'Musicians as Lifelong Learners: 32 Biographies'. Rineke Smilde also gave her presentation on April 24 at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. This presentation can be viewed on film Recommended reading for the starting musician   How do you as a starting musician create a website? This, and everything else you want to know about networking, media, getting to know the music profession, sponsoring or how to make a marketing plan can be found in this handbook for the starting musician. Examples for the design of posters and websites can be found in the appendix. Also check the page on recommended reading! Pilot year Joint Master  During the academic year '08-'09 the pilot year of the ‘Joint Music Master for New Audiences and Innovative Practice’ took place. This Master programme was designed and developed by the lectorate in collaboration with five European conservatoires. The Royal Conservatoire in The Hague will start with this programme in September 2009. The Prince Claus Conservatoire in Groningen is expecting to be able to welcome it's first Joint Master students in September 2010. Read more about the results of the pilot year and/or visit the project's website. More information about the programme itself is to be found at www.jointmusicmaster.org