Performing musician

  • Course length: Halvår — vår
  • Start-up date: 05.01.2027
  • Course teaching amount: 15 hours/week
  • Price: from NOK 86 261,-
  • 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:
    Fairtrade
  • Location: Mosjøen
  • Study tour for the course: Japan
  • Study tour for the school: Helgelandsopplevelser
Send applicationVefsn Folkehøgskole - Toppen

Here you will gain maximum experience and competence as a musician in the course of a year. We have professional people on our team, and this line will definitely give you an advantage as a musician.

On this line, you become a better musician and gain solid experience. What is special is that you get to see so many concerts and meet professional musicians.

Become a good musician

At Performing MUSICIAN you become a more confident and better musician, which makes you more independent and attractive in the industry.

You get to:

On the course we also collaborate with several professional musicians as for example  Lasse Weeden (industry studies).

Through our collaboration with UiT and UiA you can receive mentoring and guidance, and good help on the way to auditions.

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Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Duration: 10 dager

Meals included per day: 3

A deep dive into culture, creativity, and personal growth!

Every year, we embark on a study trip to broaden our horizons.
While Berlin offers us energy, technology, big-city life, and professional inspiration, our trip to Japan provides a contrasting experience.
It is a country that invites us to slow down and explore personal growth—a chance to unwind amidst meaningful cultural encounters and memorable experiences.


Japan offers a unique blend of culture, nature, and tradition. A trip to Kyoto allows us to experience Zen gardens, ancient temples, and traditional art forms in a serene, historic setting. A visit to Okinawa introduces us to tropical islands, a distinctive way of life, and karate as both a cultural heritage and a philosophy. Regardless of the specific destination, we are welcomed into a culture that prioritizes balance, discipline, and mindfulness.
Through activities such as mindfulness, meditation, martial arts, art, traditional music, and culinary experiences, you—as a student—have the opportunity to explore not only new surroundings but also yourself.


It is all about unlocking your creativity, finding inner peace, and drawing inspiration from a culture that has harmoniously blended the aesthetic with the spiritual for centuries.
The trip to Japan will be a highlight of the school year—an experience that stays with you, shaping both who you are as a person and your development as a creative practitioner.

Mandatory: Yes

Price: Included in course price

Duration: 2-3 dager

Meals included per day: 4

Towards the end of the school year, we take you on an adventure trip to The coast of Helgeland, also called the world's most beautiful archipelago. You can't have been in Helgeland for so long without getting this! We aim for several attractions on the trip, hopefully to end up at Træna. Træna is an island municipality 33 nautical miles off the coast of Helgeland. There has been settlement here ever since the Stone Age, 9,000 years ago. This wonderful island municipality that is flourishing like never before. You may have heard of Trænafestivalen.

On 15.2 km² you will meet the people of the sea. They count 453 people, and have an entrepreneurial mentality that you have never seen. You will have the opportunity to have a milkshake at Aloha café, drink Helgeland's best cappuccino at Træna Kaffekollektiv and eat a delicious dinner at Havfolkets hus. You will have the opportunity to sing together in Kirkehelleren, walk up to the NATO station at Gompen or walk the love path around the mountains at Sanna. If you want to go fishing or sit in the sauna at the boathouse, this is also an option. Or perhaps you would like to visit the Petter Dass chapel, which was decorated by the artist Karl Erik Harr It's just a lot to look forward to!

E-sport / Gaming

For those who enjoy playing and competing in games. We explore popular titles like Tekken, FIFA and Mario Kart, and create a social environment. If you have your own equipment, you can also spend time playing PC games.

Age limits

To be offered a place at the school, the student must turn 18 during the first semester. There is no upper age limit.

Admission requirements

  • Must turn 18 during the first semester
  • The enrollment fee must be paid before the student is registered as an admitted student

 

Second-year students (students applying for a new long course)

  • Must have an admission interview to establish a plan for both academic and social development
  • Must have paid in full for the first school year before being admitted for a new school year
  • Attending a folk high school for two years is not an option for applicants from outside the EU/EFTA (https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/studies/studietillatelse/?c=col#link-60)

Priority criteria

In principle, the school admits students on a rolling basis, following a first-come, first-served policy. In cases where two applicants are equally qualified (having applied at the same time) and only one spot remains, the composition of the group may influence who receives an offer. For example, if the choice is between a guitarist and a drummer for the Performing Musician program, and there is currently no drummer; or if a class has 10 girls and 1 boy, and adding another boy would benefit the class dynamic.

 

International applicants

Applicants from countries outside the EU/EFTA are subject to regulations regarding a guaranteed deposit amount. Information regarding the admission process is sent once a complete application has been received via the application portal. If an application is incomplete, we will request further information before proceeding with the admission process.

 

The school receives funding for a maximum of 10% of its approved student intake from countries outside the EU/EFTA and may reject applications on this basis. If an applicant is from a country outside the EU/EFTA and there is a high probability that their visa application will not be processed before the start of the school year, we recommend applying the following year.

(https://www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply/studies/studietillatelse/?c=col#link-60)

 

International applicants from within the EU/EFTA are admitted on the same terms as Norwegian applicants.

Admission process

An offer of a school place will be sent to you via email and will include a 7-day deadline for responding and making payment. Applicants applying shortly before or after the start of the school year will normally be given a shorter deadline. You are registered as an enrolled student once the enrollment fee has been paid. Statutory cooling-off rights apply, meaning you can receive a refund if you change your mind within 14 days.

 

As part of the admission process, a teacher from your chosen study track will contact you so you can get to know each other and have any questions answered. In the period leading up to the start of the school year, you will receive emails containing information and forms to complete. Among other things, these forms allow you to choose where in the boarding facilities you would like to live.

Applicants from outside the EU/EFTA will be sent the full admission procedure after we have received the application.

Vefsn Folkehøgskole TOPPEN is an active and creative school, placed on the top of a hill on the outskirts of Mosjøen in the middle of Norway. But still far enough up north that the northern lights dance across the sky regularly during the winther.

We want you to experience COURAGE, MASTERY and OPPORTUNITIES when you are a student with us. In a safe community and with many new experiences, you have good opportunities for personal growth and lifelong learning. For us, professional quality and well-being for everyone is important.

To make the most of the year, we think it's important that you have a vibrant and varied environment around you. Here you can find urban and great nature, safety and excitement, humor and seriousness, professional quality and well-being, combined with committed teachers. Security and challenges, good social environment and professional development are equally important.

The school is well equipped in all classes and there is wifi throughout the school. In addition, we have several common areas like a fitness room, rooms to socialize, student kitchen ... yes, all we need to do well. Our accommodation kitchen is one of the best, and we are spoiled by skilled chefs and good food all year round.

Another thing we emphasize is to have employees who are not only proficient in their subject but mean something more for the students. With us you will find people who have energy and humor, and teachers who want to bring out the best in you. Our students should feel included and appreciated, and we are all concerned that our students should feel at home and have a good time.

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