Year-round course (two semesters)
Jazz vocals
This is the course for those who want to explore vocals as an instrument, and immerse yourself in vocal improvisation based on rhythmic music and jazz tradition.
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.
That's why we offer a specialized study program for those of you who want to develop as a vocalist.
A year at Jazz Vocals the course will give you the experiences, courage and inspiration to use your voice to express yourself and influence the world we live in.
Community and development
In addition to academic specialization, a year of Sund give you room for personal growth and development. The school will give you increased knowledge about the world we live in today through participating in a community of students and teachers. It will be a creative year with lots of learning!
More about the course
Professional program
The voice is a personal instrument, which can have many expressions and qualities. Jazz vocal- the course is for those of you who want to learn more about singing technique, and develop your musicality and creative expression as a vocalist.
Individual follow-up
We combine learning in community with individual follow-up. Each student receives individual guidance from skilled jazz vocal teachers, and our goal is for everyone to work on their challenges and experience mastery. Together at the course We work with ear and theory, improvisation and singing together in the form of a vocal ensemble. This is a space for creative collaboration, where you get to practice listening, giving space to each other, and daring to take it on yourself – and sing each other good.
We want to keep the course small and personal with room for 8-12 vocalists, so that each individual gets the follow-up and support they need to develop. During the year we work together towards concerts and performances, and the implementation of tours and/or recordings.
Method
The method we use is based on auditory learning, and we have a strong focus on experiencing and developing, through work with ear, improvisation and singing together. Students also have the opportunity to participate and shape the content of the teaching according to their interests and needs.
Inderøy Jazz forum & Sodd jazz
Inderøy Jazzforum, 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, Soddjazz is held, a jazz festival where jazz classes participate as organizers and volunteers, gaining valuable experience in contributing to a larger jazz festival.
Study tour
In the school year 25/26 the study trip went to Seville in Spain to learn about Flamenco, and to Lisbon in Portugal to learn Fado. We have not decided where we will go for the school year 2026-2027. Maybe you have a good suggestion for a destination we can explore?
Admission of students
We are looking for talented and motivated students who want to learn and challenge themselves, and who have good collaboration skills. We accept students for jazz vocals on the basis of an application and submitted demo.
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
- Working with your own composition
- 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
- Learn from and be inspired by guest teachers who are active on the national and international jazz scene
Teachers
The main teachers at Jazzvokal are Maren Resell Sørheim and Sissel Vera Pettersen. Both are active performing musicians, who are passionate about creating an inspiring jazz environment at Sund folk high school Throughout the year we invite various guest teachers who hold workshops and masterclasses with the students, in addition to the possibility of individual singing lessons.
What we expect from you
- interest
- involvement
- participation
- good collaboration skills
Practice rooms
Sund is a large school with many rooms! We have nice rehearsal rooms for both large and small ensembles. We hope you get an impression of some of the rooms here. At Sund All rooms are open 24/7 and you can practice whenever you want.
Maren Resell Sørheim is a jazz vocalist, composer and educator, with a background in performing studies at the jazz department in Stavanger, cultural entrepreneurship from the Norwegian Academy of Music, and pedagogy from NTNU.
In addition to teaching at Sund She freelances with various performing projects as a vocalist, songwriter, composer and arranger. Among other things, she works with “Det Annet Kjønn - kollektiv”, an ensemble that elevates and promotes female and non-binary musicians and composers within jazz. Maren is a curious and creative performer who enjoys exploring related genres to jazz and improvisation, working with text, and actively using electronics and secondary instruments together with her voice.
Sissel Vera Pettersen is a jazz vocalist and saxophonist. She also actively uses electronics as a musician.
Sissel Vera has been the leader of Trondheim Voices for a number of years. She is artistically responsible for the highly respected Soddjazz festival, and she often plays in the Trondheim jazz orchestra.
Sissel Vera Pettersen has a background in jazz at NTNU, and she has worked as a musician in Copenhagen for many years. In addition to this, she is a skilled visual artist, and she is kind and positive!
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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 149,500,-
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 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 Jazzvocal
The recording for Jazzvocal 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 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.
This is how we assess applicants for Jazz Vocals:
- Musical understanding . We look for musical maturity, technical skills and the ability to express oneself musically.
- Application text . Write about your motivation for taking jazz vocal and folk high school generally.
- 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
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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.
