The Nordic Master of Global Music (GLOMAS) is a joint study programme, created by:

• Sibelius Academy, Helsinki (Finland)
• Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus (Denmark)
• Malmö Academy of Music (Sweden)

GLOMAS is a highly innovative, interdisciplinary programme that is responsive to new needs arising from globalization in the field of music. The programme emphasizes development of “bimusical” performance skills (typically within at least two traditions from different parts of the world), as well as studies of topics relevant to the career of a professional musician, including such areas as musical leadership and instructional skills, project management, and applied research.  

 

As a GLOMAS student, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to study in and experience three Nordic countries, to deepen and develop your artistry and technical proficiency, while simultaneously acquiring an advanced knowledge of the existing Nordic multicultural music scenes. You will also be offered opportunities for fieldwork via partner institutions in the Southern hemisphere (particularly Africa and the Middle East). As a graduate of GLOMAS, you will be well prepared for professional work in the global music field, both in the Nordic market and internationally. The programme leads to a Master Degree of Music (MMus).

 

The common language of the programme is English. The degree programme is developed and implemented as a major project of the Glomus Network. 

 

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Why study in the Nordic region for a Master of Global Music degree?

 

HERE ARE 7 GOOD REASONS:

 

1. Quality of life and quality of education. The Nordic region of Europe has a population of around 25 million and is frequently ranked in international comparisons as having both the highest standard of living in the world and the overall highest quality of education.

 

2. Opportunity for contacts in a robust music market. The economy of the Nordic region is outstanding, with 125 companies on Deloitte’s list of “Fast 500” companies. World music artists who develop a professional network of contacts in this region may enjoy greater career opportunities. This programme also includes project management and research components, so students learn about the music industry.  

 

3. Performance expertise. Teachers in this programme include innovative performers with outstanding credentials, awards, and strong international reputations for excellence as both musicians and teachers.

 

4. Research expertise. In the field of music education, Sibelius Academy and Malmo Academy of Music consistently produce the most high-profile research outputs of any European institutions outside the UK, and have robust doctoral degree programmes. The expertise of both institutions is combined in this programme.

 

5. Freedom of creativity. Unlike many academic programmes, the GLOMAS programme actively encourages students to creatively experiment to develop innovative musical fusions. Students are also advised to frequently record their original work, and will be granted access to recording equipment.

 

6. Global network for fieldwork. Through the Glomus Network (http://glomus.net), which is affiliated with the GLOMAS programme, students will have access to many opportunities to study in the southern hemisphere, especially via partner institutions in Africa and the Middle East.

 

7. Exceptional value and European experience. Higher education has tended to be heavily subsidized or even free in the Nordic region (although this is starting to change in some countries). The GLOMAS partner institutions will also assist with most of the transportation and lodging costs for the intensive joint courses in this programme, enabling each admitted student to travel for studies in all three nations: Sweden, Finland, and Denmark.