Jazz/Pop Choir Directing
Get the full overview of all educational opportunities in rhythmic choir conducting at the Royal Academy of Music, in both Aarhus and Aalborg.
LATEST NEWS: From August 2025, RAMA Vocal Center will be based in Aarhus.
If you have any questions, please contact the head of RAMA Vocal Center, Professor Jim Daus Hjernøe.
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Bachelor’s programme
AM – General Music Teacher (Aarhus)
Main Subject: Jazz/Pop Choir Directing (optional)
The program combines pop/jazz choir directing with a broader understanding of general music pedagogy and musical leadership.
AM – General Music Teacher (Aarhus)
Jazz/Pop Music (Aalborg)
The programme prepares you for a career as a musician, songwriter/composer, and teacher.
Rhythmic choir directing is one of three leadership subjects you must choose from under the pedagogical courses.
Jazz/Pop Music (Aalborg)
Master’s Program
Jazz/Pop Choir Directing – KARK (Aarhus)
About the Program
KARK is an independent one-subject master’s program focusing on advanced artistic and pedagogical practice in jazz/pop choir directing at a high international level.
Jazz/Pop Choir Directing – KARK (Aarhus)
Teaching Format:
- 8 intensive bootcamps per semester (Monday to Friday). See more details about attendance and dates Read more.
- Online teaching takes place between bootcamps.
General Music Teacher (Aarhus)
Main Subject: Jazz/Pop Choir Directing as one of two main subjects (optional).
This program focuses on advanced artistic and pedagogical practice in jazz/pop choir directing.
AM – General Music Teacher (Aarhus)
Jazz/Pop Music (Aalborg)
The programme offers the opportunity for specialization through a range of one-year elective subjects, including Rhythmic Choir directing.
Jazz/Pop Music (Aalborg)
Soloist Program
Specialization in Jazz/Pop Choir Directing at the Highest International Artistic Level (Aarhus).
Purpose: To develop independent artistic research and prepare for a career in the international music scene.
You can see the soloist programme curriculum here
Admission requirements here
Important Notice! Due to exceptional circumstances, the application deadline has been extended to March 17, 2025, at 12:00 noon. Registration will open during week 8 or 9.
For further information, please contact Jim Daus Hjernøe
Continuing Education – Professional Master
About the Program
The Master’s program in jazz/pop choir directing is a part-time study in Aarhus that:
- Awards 60 ECTS credits and spans 2 years.
- Includes 3 bootcamps per semester (Thursday – Saturday).
- Offers online teaching between bootcamps.
Read more about the program here.
Talent Development (TBA)
RAMA Vocal Center Symposium at Aarhus Vocal Festival 2024
TBA – Read more about the 2024 edition
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(Innovative Choir Leading students presenting Vocal Painting at RAMA Festival in Aarhus 2019)