Jazz/Pop Choir Directing (Aarhus/Aalborg)
On this site you can explore the educational paths in Jazz/Pop Choir Directing at the Royal Academy of Music, Denmark / RAMA Vocal Center
NEWS: From August 2025, RAMA Vocal Center has its new home in Aarhus.
For any inquiries, please reach out to Professor Jim Daus Hjernøe, Head of RAMA Vocal Center – Contact
Bachelor’s programme
AM in Aarhus and Jazz/Pop Music in Aalborg:
AM – General Music Teacher (Aarhus)
Main Subject: Jazz/Pop Choir Directing as part of the main subject area.
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
KARK in Aarhus, AM in Aarhus, and Jazz/Pop Music in Aalborg:
Jazz/Pop Choir Directing – KARK (Aarhus)
About the Program
KARK is an elite master’s program dedicated to developing advanced artistic and pedagogical excellence in Jazz/Pop Choir Directing, recognized internationally for its high professional standards and innovative approach.
Jazz/Pop Choir Directing – KARK (Aarhus)
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
For further information, please contact Jim Daus Hjernøe
Continuing Education – Professional Master
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.
Read more about the program here.
Talent Development
RAMA Vocal Center Symposium at Aarhus Vocal Festival 2026
TBA – Read more about the 2024 edition
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(Innovative Choir Leading students presenting Vocal Painting at RAMA Festival in Aarhus 2019)