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Music - Band/Vocal

  • Course length: All year
  • Start-up date: 23.08.2026
  • Course teaching amount: 16 hours/week
  • Price: from NOK 144 491,-
  • Foundation:
    Liberal
    The liberal folk high schools are built on values that are not based on one particular belief. They encourage students with different interests and beliefs to apply.
  • Food: Vegetarian, vegan
    Most schools will accommodate food allergies and other dietary needs. If you have questions, please contact the school directly.
  • Environmental certification:
    Miljøfyrtårn • Fairtrade
  • Location: Elverum
  • Study tour for the course: London, Turné, Interrail: Split (Kroatia) til Berlin (Tyskland), Budapest
  • Study tour for the school: Jotunheimen - Glitterheim
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Become a better musician, go on tour, and experience Europe!

Practice, write, record, play. Repeat.

We focus on developing your instrument and vocal skills through ensemble work. You play both covers and original music in different band setups or vocal groups, and we hold concerts throughout the year.

Live shows

We will play an acoustic concert at the foot of Glittertind, a rock concert for thousands of children at a charity event, a VIP concert at a film festival, a Christmas concert, intimate house concerts with reworked covers, shows at upper secondary schools, on tour, and at venues in Elverum.

Festival gig?

Each summer, the festival Elvebris is held at the school, featuring well-known Norwegian and international artists. As a student on Music – Band/Vocal, you may get the chance to play, through a selection program led by teacher Arild Sveum.

Mentor days

Professional musicians give lessons on your main instrument through workshops and one-to-one teaching.

Studio and theory

You have free access to the school’s recording studio. You learn to record, mix, and master your own music, and you learn basic music theory useful for all musicians.

You will learn:

• Band ensemble
• Vocal technique
• Composition/arranging
• Concerts/tour work
• Studio work in Cubase and FL Studio
• Music theory
• Festival production
• Practice methods
• Light and sound rigging + design

Applicants should be able to play an instrument, sing, or work with music programming on a computer.

London

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

  • Konserter
  • Abbey Road – åstedet for Beatle-mania
  • Denmark street – gata med kun musikksjapper
  • De viktigste turiststattraksjonene

Gode dager i musikkmetropolen London. Vi besøker Abbey Road, Denmark Street, Royal Albert Hall, ser konserter og musikaler og opplever London på sitt beste.

Turné

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

I mars har vi en musikkproduksjon klar, og tar den med på turné i Norge

  • Planlegging av logistikk
  • Rigg - gjennomføring av konsert - nedrigg
  • Samvær med likesinnede elever fra andre folkehøgskoler
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Interrail: Split (Kroatia) til Berlin (Tyskland)

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Create your own dream trip through Europe!

The Music – Band/Vocal and Photo/Experience classes travel together. We start in historic Split on the Croatian coast, with turquoise seas and charming alleys among ancient ruins.

From Split the trip continues in groups. Each group plans transport, accommodation, and activities, creating their own unique journey. Many choose to visit Ljubljana in Slovenia, Bratislava in Slovakia, Vienna in Austria, and Prague in the Czech Republic. Others also explore smaller places like Graz in Austria, Lake Bled in Slovenia, Dresden in Germany, and Wroclaw in Poland.

Finally, we all gather in Berlin, wrapping up the trip with galleries, a jazz club, and sightseeing.

Budapest

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Budapest has everything from modern glass facades to worn backstreets. You’ll get a spectacular view from the castle “Fisherman’s Bastion” and can easily get around by metro, bus, and tram.

The Photo and Music classes travel together, drawing inspiration from each other’s fields. We visit several exhibitions, including the world’s best press photos at World Press Photo, and experience world-class jazz at the Budapest Jazz Club. We also catch stand-up at the local joint “Hoff House.”

In addition, Budapest is famous for its ruin pubs, and at “Szimpla Kert” there are concerts every night. Just around the corner is Soos Foto – a vintage photo shop packed with analog gear.

Video

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

At the very start of the school year, the whole school travels to Glitterheim in Jotunheimen national park. Here we attempt to climb Glittertind, Norway’s second-highest peak at 2452 meters. (Don’t worry, if hiking isn’t your thing, you can choose a shorter trail).

In the evenings we play cards, relax, and quickly get to know each other.

A year without grade pressure

At Elverum folkehøgskole you will get the oportunity to develop as a person, challenge yourself and your values, and form lasting relations. All without the pressure of grades or exams. Choose a year filled with experiences, new friends, opportunities, and activities around the clock – without the pressure of grades. We offer full-year and half-year courses, and our students are on average 19 years old. Most come from Norway, but many also come from Europe and beyond.

More than 30 electives and plenty of activities

In your main subject you can focus on what you love or try something completely new! You can choose from more than 30 electives, and in addition there are student evenings, concerts, handball matches, and much more. There’s always something to join in on!

Perfect location with both nature and city nearby

The school is close to the town center, with a swimming spot and outdoor areas right outside the door. In summer you can play football and volleyball, and in winter we build a rail park in the yard for skiing and snowboarding. You’ll have access to studios, workshops, a gymnasium, fitness room, and great facilities for both creative and practical subjects.

Teachers who see you

Our teachers are passionate about their subjects and provide close follow-up. You are taken seriously, there is always someone on duty if you need help, and we do our best to make sure you thrive. We have a large and inclusive community, with students from all over Norway and many international students each year.

Good food – adapted to all needs

At the school you’ll get good meals every day, and we have long experience in accommodating gluten-free, vegetarian, and other diets.

All inclusive

Elverum Folk High School is open and inclusive. No grades, no exams—just growth, learning, and new experiences. Everything is included: teaching, study trips, food, room, electricity, Wi-Fi, and materials.

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