New course for jazz vocalists! This will be a creative and exciting year with a focus on improvisation, ensemble singing, and developing your own voice in collaboration with other vocalists and instrumentalists.
Sund has long been known for its high professional level within jazz, and we have seen a growing need among vocalists who want to develop within jazz and improvisation.
Now we are ready to offer a specialized study program that gives you the tools you need to take your vocal performance to the next level.
More about the course
Vocal environment in Trondheim
The background for this line is the strong vocal community in Trondheim, with inspiring groups such as Trondheim Voices and Young Voices , which show how vocalists can explore the many possibilities of jazz in a creative and innovative way.
Audio-based learning
The learning method is inspired by the jazz program at NTNU, with a strong focus on ear, improvisation and interaction . We learn to explore harmonies, melodies and how to use the voice in improvised contexts.
Composition
In addition, you will have the opportunity to compose your own material – both for vocal ensembles and in collaboration with instrumentalists.
Individual growth
This the course is for those who want to delve into both technique and creativity , while giving you the opportunity to work on your strengths and challenges as a jazz vocalist. We create a space for individual growth while raising the level of ensemble work and improvisation
Professional program
What can you expect to work on?
- Exploring the infinite possibilities and expressions of the vocal
- Experiment with different techniques and styles within jazz vocals
- Work on your own composition – both for vocal ensembles and collaboration with instrumentalists
- Strengthen your musicality and improvisational skills through singing
- Improve music reading and listening skills
- Individual singing lessons with some of the country's best jazz vocalists
- Tour
- Have collaborative projects with instrumentalists and the jazz line
- Learn from and be inspired by guest teachers who are active on the national and international jazz scene
We want to keep the line small and personal, with room for 8-12 vocalists , so that each individual gets the follow-up and support they need to develop.
What we expect from you
- interest
- involvement
- participation
- good collaboration skills
Sissel Vera Pettersen is a jazz vocalist and saxophonist. She also actively uses electronics as a musician.
Sissel Vera Pettersen has been the leader of Trondheim Voices for many years, and is also artistic director of Soddjazz. She has a background in jazz at NTNU, and has also worked for many years as a jazz musician in Copenhagen.
Heidi Skjerve is a jazz vocalist and composer, educated in jazz and music technology at NTNU. She is employed as a senior lecturer at the Department of Music at NTNU, has been a member of Trondheim Voices for several years, in addition to being a soloist in the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra.
Erik Wie Flaig
JazzNikolai Hansli
JazzRuna Kirby Torbo
JazzBrede Sørum
JazzStudents' annual plan Sund folk high school
The last day of school for the 2024–25 school year is Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Sund folk high school , annual plan for the school year 2025-2026
Sund Folk High School, Annual plan – school year 2025-2026
Year program: Fall 2025–Spring 2026
NOK 147 500,-
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 2025–2026 school year, you as a student will receive a total of NOK 151,700 in grants and loans from the Norwegian State Loan Fund. Of this, 40%, i.e. NOK 60,680, 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 Jazzvocal
We accept students for jazz vocals based on application and submitted demo. You must be skilled and motivated, so that we can put together a good class that can function well in teams.
- We don't have an application deadline and you can apply all year round.
- 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 what you sing comes through clearly. The recording does not need to be of high sound quality. The audio files are sent digitally. In the application, you provide an email address. Once we have received the application, we will send you a link to the location where the demo songs should be uploaded.
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
-
Try our questions and answers page (FAQ)
Do you have any questions? Feel free to contact us ›
What former students say
