20/12/2019 – On Wednesday 18 December 2019, Xavier graduated from Fontys Academy of Music and Performing Arts. After obtaining his first B.A. degree in Musicology from the University of Amsterdam, his second B.A. degree in Classical Music Composition followed suit. He graduated summa cum laude with a 9,5 with a portfolio consisting of orchestral works, chamber music and compositions for solo instruments.

Following his departure from Fontys AMPA, he will continue his studies at the Royal College of Music in London with Kenneth Hesketh as an RCM Scholar.