The Master’s programme in conducting is a unique practical conducting course where you will have the opportunity to lead several professional ensembles.
As a deeply committed conductor, the Master’s programme gives you a firm basis for your future development. In your studies, you will cultivate the ability to work in a disciplined and independent manner with accomplished experts and ensembles.
Good musical leaders
The Master’s programme in conducting is vital in music that has a great need for good musical leaders. It will enable you to develop your talent as a performer through relevant practice and reflection. The solid foundation you establish here will shape your career as a professional conductor.
Your fellow students and instructors will be essential allies through an academic council that will give you helpful feedback. As a musical leader, you will acquire the necessary expertise to convey your enthusiasm for ensembles of various sizes.
Top conductors at the masterclasses of 2026/2027
The Master's Programme in Choral Conducting for the Academic Year 2026/2027 is structured around six masterclasses spread throughout the year. International top conductors will lead the masterclasses: Yuval Weinberg, Grete Pedersen, Marc Korovitch, and Justin Doyle.
Each masterclass lasts five days and concludes with a public concert. A vocal ensemble of 16 singers will be available to the conductors.
Professor Vivianne Sydnes is academically responsible for the programme, teaches, and follows up with the students between the masterclasses.
Dirigentforum
Dirigentforum is a unique program for high-level young conductors, offering masterclasses and career guidance in both orchestral and choral conducting. The program admits only a few conductors through auditions. It is not part of the Norwegian Academy of Music’s (NMH) offerings, but several NMH conducting students have been accepted into this prestigious program. Dirigentforum primarily targets Norwegian performers but may offer up to two spots for foreign citizens in Dirigentforum Orchestra and up to two in Dirigentforum Choir.
When you have completed your studies
When you have completed your studies, you will have the opportunity to shape a future musical landscape in a variety of artistic contexts and will be prepared to accept significant challenges in a national and international music community that is in a constant process of change.
