More about Improvisation – The Composing Musician

This information concerns the Master Programme in Music, with specialization in Improvisation Performance – The Composing Musician, (NoCoM Joint Study Programme). The next applications period is from 1 December 2025 to 15 January 2026. Studies start in the autumn of 2026.

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Grace and Zvezdana: Master students of music

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Jazz - music that unites

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Mathias, Tore, Karoline & Jacob

Concerts

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Vivid Structures

Evenemang

Start date 12 Jan 2026

Blood, Sweat and Tears
Start date 13 Jan 2026 Multiple dates

Sirén Festival
Start date 13 Jan 2026

Pop & Rock with the Music Teachers
Start date 13 Jan 2026

Music Teachers Play Chamber Music
Start date 15 Jan 2026

Pop & Rock with the Music Teachers

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Improvisation – The Composing Musician

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