Year-round course (two semesters)
Jazz
During the many years of the jazz program at Sund folk high school , a thorough and self-developing learning environment has been developed, where interaction, musicality and craftsmanship are the main factors in the teaching.
Many of today's best rhythmic musicians spend a year at Sund folk high school , and that's no coincidence. Here you get to work in a concentrated way with already talented students and committed teachers.
The methodology underlying the teaching is practical and aurally based, where the path between what you hear, what you want to play and the craft of performing is as short as possible. The time spent is precious, and we are concerned that development should take place quickly, purposefully and constructively. Therefore, we work flexibly with the teaching – adapted to the level, composition and musical needs of the groups and on the various instruments.
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Professional program
The interaction and dynamics at Jazzlinja are crucial to creating an optimal year at Sund folk high school . We put together a class of musicians who we believe will complement each other in the best possible way. Initiatives to organize tours, concert series and jam sessions are highly appreciated.
During the course, we focus a lot on ear-based learning, which includes singing chords and clapping polyrhythms. We also work with jazz theory, improvisation exercises and self-expression, and place great emphasis on interaction in both small and large groups. We often arrange concerts for each other and for the rest of the school.
Teachers and guest teachers
The main teachers at Jazzlinja for the school year 2025/2026 are bassist Ola Høyer and saxophonist Mona Krogstad. Both are active performing musicians who are also passionate about creating an inspiring jazz environment at Sund folk high school Throughout the year we also invite guest teachers who hold workshops, masterclasses and lead project weeks with the jazz students.
We work closely with the Department of Music at NTNU in Trondheim . Every year we organize a week where jazz and practical students from NTNU come to Sund to exchange experiences and play together. The short distance to Trondheim also gives us the opportunity to arrange several concerts and receive visits from guest teachers from the dynamic jazz community in the city.
Inderøy Jazz Forum & Soddjazz Festival
Inderøy Jazz Forum , one of Norway's most exciting jazz clubs, arranges varied concerts almost every week with top international artists. The concert program is adapted to the school year at Sund folk high school , and jazz students are often actively involved in the planning and implementation of these events.
In the spring, the Soddjazz festival is arranged, where the jazz class participates as organizers and volunteers, and gains valuable experience in contributing to a larger jazz festival.
Read Audun Vinger's review of Soddjazz 2024 on jazzinorge.no →
Tour with Jazzlinja at Sund
Every year, the jazz line at Sund embarks on a two-week tour, where the class is responsible for all the planning and execution - with complete freedom to shape the tour itself. This is often one of the highlights of the year and one of the most educational periods. In addition to creating their own concert, students learn how to book gigs, apply for funding and organize the logistics of a tour. At Sund folk high school you not only get musical development, but also a thorough introduction to what it means to be a professional musician, with all aspects of the profession. In recent years, Jazzlinja has released albums after their tour, check out the bands Sundesthestia , Sundconcious , Sundavind or Sundship on streaming services!
Practice rooms
Jazzlinja has many different practice rooms to have fun in. We have a large common classroom with a grand piano, drum set and various other equipment. In addition, we have many rooms with a piano and opportunities to practice undisturbed. We have included some pictures, which we hope can explain a little about how we feel.
Here you can find the jazzlinja instagram!
Rio de Janeiro
The destination for the jazz line's study trip varies from year to year, and in 2025 the trip went to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. In recent years we have traveled to Greece and Serbia, where we brought with us musician Jovan Pavlovic, originally from Serbia, but now living in Norway. The study trip provides valuable inspiration, where music, experiences and professional exchange are in focus. We participate in workshops, play concerts and jam sessions at clubs, and in the evenings unforgettable musical encounters are created. The students get the opportunity to explore new cultures and make connections with engaging people from different parts of the world.
Here is a video made by student David Phan from the study trip to Brazil in 2019:
Ola Høyer is a bassist and composer from Bergen with education from the Jazzlinja at NTNU and the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo. Ola is a sought-after and active musician known from bands such as Cortex , Moon Relay and Telehiv and tours actively as a freelance musician.
Ola is an active and committed teacher and enjoys talking about politics, philosophy and art!
Mona Krogstad is a saxophonist and composer from Trondheim, educated at the Jazzlinja at NTNU and the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm. She is known from bands such as JUNO, Superspreder, Skjæbnen and the Mona Krogstad Quartet.
Mona is an active voice in cultural life – she works as a producer for Trøndelag 2Big Band, is the upcoming festival director for Soddjazz, and tours actively as a freelance musician. Mona believes that music is one of the most beautiful forms of communication – and it shows!
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JazzStudents' annual plan Sund folk high school
The first day of school for the 2026–2027 school year is Saturday 22 August 2026
Sund folk high school , annual plan for the school year 2026-2027
Sund Folk High School, Annual plan – school year 2026-27
Year-round line 2026–27
NOK 150,000,-
School fees include:
- Accommodation in a double room at Sund fhs
- All food at Sund fhs (four meals per day) - we don't charge extra for special diets, vegetarian or vegan food
- The study trip - academic program, accommodation, food and transportation are included
- Joint school trips and excursions
- Wireless internet, copying and printing for teaching
- Use of gym, training room, rehearsal room, photo studio, darkroom
- Use of washing machines and dryers
- Expenses for the vast majority of electives
- Transport in connection with training
- Administration fee at NOK 2 500,-
All lessons are free of charge.
School fees are not included:
Most of the materials we use in teaching are included. However, if you want to make something different/more/larger than what the teacher has planned, you must expect to pay for the extra equipment yourself.
- Deposit for key and use of equipment at NOK 1 300,-
- Single room supplement at NOK. 5 850,- (650 per month for 9 months)
- Pocket money for personal consumption
Loans and grants from Lånekassen
As a student on year-round programs at Sund folk high school , you are entitled to study support from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund (if you are a Norwegian citizen).
For the 2026–2027 school year, you as a student will receive a total of NOK 154,880 in grants and loans from the Norwegian National Loan Fund. Of this, 40%, i.e. NOK 61,952, will be converted into a grant once you have completed the school year and have it approved. If you are a student on a half-year course, you will receive half the loan amount.
Read more about loans and grants atwww.lanekassen.no.
As soon as you have a place at Sund folk high school , you can apply for grants and loans atwww.lanekassen.no.
Recording at Jazzlinja
Admission to the jazz program starts on November 15th. To be considered for a place on Sund , applicants must submit a demo recording that demonstrates skills and musicality.
The recording will take place continuously after November 15th, and new recordings will be made every 14 days until the course is drunk.
- Write a little about your background, musical experience, and expectations/motivation for attending at Sund. You may attach a certificate from your teacher (can be uploaded to the same place as the demo songs).
- Upload two songs where your playing or singing is clearly visible. The recording does not need to have high sound quality. The audio files must be sent digitally. Provide an email address in your application. Once we have received your application, we will send you a link to the site where the demo songs will be uploaded.
This is how we assess applicants for the jazz program:
- Instrumental skills and musical understanding . We look for musical maturity, technical skills and the ability to express oneself musically.
- The application text .
- Ensemble composition . We assess how the applicant fits into the musical community and the composition of the ensemble. the course .
- Total number of student places . Admissions are made to the course is full, so it pays to apply early.
After that: admission from the waiting list .
Other admission criteria:
- Age limit 18 years, exceptionally 18 years before the study trip
- We accept students as long as there is room on the course you apply
- We focus on motivation and interests
Application form
- Send an online application
- We'll get back to you as soon as we can
- Write a little about yourself and why you want to join Sund
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Instruments on the jazz line
All jazz students must bring their own instruments and amplifiers.
This only applies to instrumentalists. Singers do not need to bring any equipment.
Pianists who want to use instruments other than acoustic piano/ grand piano must bring this themselves.
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What former students say
I don't know if I dare say it, but I've learned things I'll never forget that have nothing to do with music. Tolerance towards different people, patience and understanding. I've confirmed who I am and my values. Not only in others, but also in myself.
