Music Leadership – General Music Leadership
General Music Leadership is a track within the Bachelor of Music in Music Leadership, offering a broad musical profile combined with opportunities to specialise in one or more areas of music leadership during the programme.
The programme focuses on developing students’ professional skills across a wide range of disciplines within music leadership, including music education and music leadership involving children and adults, as well as choral conducting, classical ensemble conducting, and jazz/pop band leadership.
During their Bachelor’s studies, students specialise in selected areas while also developing fundamental skills across all disciplines.
The programme places particular emphasis on developing students’ musical, pedagogical and leadership competencies, as well as their ability to apply these in a variety of musical and educational contexts. Practical music leadership is at the heart of the programme, providing a framework for each student’s professional, pedagogical, and artistic development.
Core Music Leadership Disciplines
During semesters 1–3, students are introduced to five core disciplines:
- Classical Choral Conducting
- Jazz/Pop Choral Conducting
- Jazz/Pop Band Leadership
- Classical Ensemble Conducting
- Music Education for Children and Adults
During semesters 4–6, students specialise in two disciplines selected from the following areas:
- Classical Choral Conducting
- Jazz/Pop Choral Conducting
- Jazz/Pop Band Leadership
- Classical Ensemble Conducting
- Music Leadership with Children
This structure allows students to shape an individual study pathway, tailoring the programme to their interests and professional goals within the field of music leadership.
Throughout the programme, the core disciplines are supported by practical placements and a range of supplementary subjects, including individual instrumental or vocal tuition, functional piano and singing, ear training, music theory and arranging, entrepreneurship, and a wide selection of electives.
ECTS Overview
Further Information
From the 2027/28 academic year, Music Leadership – General Music Leadership will replace the existing General Music Leadership (AM) programme.
The final curriculum for the new Music Leadership – General Music Leadership programme will not be available until spring 2027. However, all essential information is included in the programme description on this page.
For further information about the programme, please contact Head of Department Astrid Breinholdt or Professor Jim Daus Hjernøe, Study Mentor