The Department of Popular Music educates musicians, composers, music technologists, musicologists, and music educators.
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About the department
The department works with the entire popular music field and strives for a wide range of genres and musical creativity.
We offer programmes in performing popular music at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels, as well as a teacher education programme in popular music.
We are Norway's largest professional community within rhythmic music. We have a strong focus on performance, and excellent facilities at Campus Kristiansand. We have two top-equipped studios, a room with a 3D sound system, and well-equipped practice and band rooms.
Contact
Head of Department
- erik.gunvaldsen@uia.no
- Phone
- +47 38 14 19 21