Master in Folk Music
A specialized two-year master's programme focused on Nordic folk music traditions and performance.
Best for:Best for advanced folk musicians seeking to refine their performance, pedagogical, and ensemble leadership skills within a Nordic tradition.
Overview
The Danish National Academy of Music offers a unique master's programme dedicated to folk music, rooted in both Danish and Nordic traditions. This two-year course is designed to provide students with the advanced musical, technical, and pedagogical skills required for a professional career at the highest level. The curriculum balances individual instrument instruction with ensemble playing, while also incorporating theoretical courses in pedagogy, ensemble management, and psychology. Students benefit from close ties to the professional Danish folk music scene, where faculty members are active participants.
What you'll do
- Engage in intensive individual instruction focused on musical, technical, and pedagogical development.
- Participate in ensemble playing and collaborative musical projects.
- Complete coursework in ensemble management and music psychology.
- Develop a theoretical foundation through general music studies.
- Refine performance skills to a professional standard.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Music or equivalent performance experience
Degree offered: Master
Language: English or Danish (proficiency required for academic study)
Instruction: Danish/English
- Advanced proficiency in a folk music instrument
- Strong background in traditional or contemporary folk music
- Commitment to pedagogical development
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Interested applicants should visit the official programme portal to review specific admission requirements and submission procedures. Applications are processed through the Danish National Academy of Music's official channels.
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