Bachelor of Music Performance Classical and Contemporary Music

This programme provides a unique possibility for you to develop as a classical musician. After having finished your studies you will have a solidly professional musical platform, and you will be fully equipped to be a performer at a high level.

Duration: 4 yr.
ECTS credits: 240
Scope: Full-time
Language: NO/EN
Semester start: Autumn
Type of education: Bachelor

You will be able to gain knowledge and inspiration not only from leading Norwegian and international classical musicians but also from other academic communities at the Academy, such as jazz, folk music, composition, music technology, music therapy and music education.

This is a programme for you if you have already reached a high level and want to study your instrument in more depth both musically and technically. You will learn to work independently and be goal-oriented, and relevant musical experience will promote your development.

After completing the programme

After completing the programme you will have attained a high level of expertise on your own instrument while also having experience from many types of ensembles, presentations and projects. You can work in Norway or abroad as a soloist, in an orchestra or in chamber music ensembles. You can also be a versatile freelancer with a broad musical scope. Other examples of jobs are as a music teacher or music journalist, in arts and cultural management, as a concert arranger, in music production or within cultural policy.

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Why NMH?

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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.