Assistant Organist

Jos Maters (1997) started his organ lessons with Theo Duijst, to continue with Willem van twillert and later with Gerrit Christiaan de Gier. From 2015 to 2020, Jos did a bachelor's degree in organ with Theo Jellema and Erwin Wiersinga and a bachelor's degree in harpsichord with Johan Hofmann, all at the Prince Claus Conservatoire in Groningen. Jos is currently studying at the Conservatory of Amsterdam; organ with Matthias Havinga and harpsichord with Menno van Delft. Jos has followed masterclasses with renowned organists such as Wolfgang Zerer, Reitze Smits and Olivier Latry. He was awarded prizes at both the Ambitus organ competition (2017) and the SGO organ competition (2019).

Jos is currently an assistant organist at the Nicholas Basilica in Amsterdam. In addition, he regularly gives concerts, both as a soloist and with ensembles. In 2019 Jos started 'Duo Calyptura' together with saxophonist Marlon Valk, with whom he performs both early and modern music. He also has a private teaching practice.

For more information see www.josmaters.nl