Playing, both as a soloist and together with others, is a large part of the programme when studying jazz and improvised music. You will receive individual instruction on your instrument and will learn to play different styles of music. You will study complementary subjects and will eventually be able to choose a subject to study in-depth. All students are given the freedom to discover their own personal form of expression, also through ensemble playing and projects. In the final year of study, you will form your own ensemble and function as its bandleader.
Bachelor of Music Performance Improvised Music and Jazz
When studying jazz and improvised music, you will have an opportunity to play a great deal while you are learning. You will study the established styles, but mainly you will have the freedom to become the musician you want to be.
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Why NMH?
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.
Departments and disciplines
- Accompaniment Listening to yourself and your fellow performer simultaneously.
- Brass Orchestral and ensemble performance.
- Guitar Solo repertoire and ensemble performance on classical guitar.
- Jazz and Improvised Music A broad repertoire and curiosity about new artistic expressions
- Percussion A large number of instruments and specialisation in different genres.
- Piano One-to-one tuition and formative feedback provide comprehensive performance experience.
- Strings and Harp Adapted tuition and informed decisions.
- Voice Lieder, opera, baroque, church music, musical theatre, cabaret and improvisation.
- Woodwinds Rooted in the classical orchestral tradition.
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Published: Mar 13, 2020 — Last updated: Nov 15, 2024