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Church Musi­cian II

At the Academy, you can be educated as a cantor, even if the organ is your secondary instrument.

Church musicians and cantors lead choirs, play the organ, work with children, and sing. The church musician is one of the most versatile individuals in the church and has the primary responsibility for the musical life of the congregation.

Church Musician II is open to anyone with a bachelor's degree in performing music. Are you already employed in the church but lack cantor qualifications?

KA (Employer's Organization for Ecclesiastical Activities) offers scholarships through the subunit Training and Development (OU) (ouinfo.no) to employed church musicians who lack cantor qualifications.

The teaching language is Norwegian. Therefore, select "NO" at the top of the page to view all information about the study.

Photo: M. Johnson / Flickr

Why NMH?

A drawing of students playing on various instruments.

Be challenged and evolve

At the Norwegian Academy of Music, you will be part of Norway’s leading music community and gain access to an expansive international network of music professionals. You will get to know our outstanding faculty and students from around the world, and be challenged to evolve your skills, regardless of your musical discipline.

Create your own path

At the Academy, we encourage you to seek out your own path. Our commitment to musical excellence embraces both tradition and innovation. We provide an inspiring environment and a wide range of opportunities to experiment and explore while developing the skills and knowledge of your discipline. Our teaching staff is comprised of music professionals of the highest calibre, ready to challenge and motivate you to succeed in your career in music.

Take advantage of the best learning facilities in Europe

Whether your passion is solo performance, composition, playing with an orchestra, organising festivals or changing the ways we perceive and listen to music, the Academy provides the best state-of-the-art music education facilities in Europe.

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Published: Mar 13, 2020 — Last updated: Mar 14, 2025