Explore what is common in different musical genres and experience music as a universal language. Through this knowledge you will be able to create and perform music in different genres as rock, music theatre, classical, pop and jazz.

Band - ensemble
You will play a lot in various bands and/or ensembles. This way you will develop as a musician and become conscious of your role as a musician in different group constellations and styles. You will also get the possibility for working with improvisation.

Composition and song writing
Create your own musical material under the guidance of the teachers. The music you create will be performed together with your fellow students in the lessons and at concerts. You will get the possibility to record your music in the studio.

Performance practice
You will work on your skills as a performer. The results will be presented in concerts, both outside the school and in. Main subject Music usually goes on a tour.

Music theory
All theory is directed towards immediate practical use. The class will be divided according to the student’s previous theoretical background.

Music anatomy
Find and experiment with fundamental elements existing in all music. You will work with composition techniques within different genres, through listening and composing for groups.

Individual lessons
You will receive private tuition by skilled instrumental or composition teachers appropriate to your requirements.

Room for Music
The college has a concert hall, a recording studio, a computer room and several practice rooms. You are recommended to bring your own music instrument.

The main teachers on Music are Elin Sofia Lotsberg, Clive Anderson and Geir Olav Akselsen

Read about the teachers at Sunnhordland folk high school.

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