Stage Studio Tour
Immerse yourself in music, theater or sound and music production, while gaining an insight into the entire production.
Music:
- Instrumental and vocal technique
- band
- songwriting
- studio
- Concerts and tours
Theatre:
- Acting technique
- Script and character work
- Direction and room use
- Method acting, dance and movement
Production:
- Studio
- Music production
- Data as a musical tool
- Stage rigging
- Industry knowledge
Travels:
- New York
- London
- Tour in Norway
- Joint trip to Spain and Gibraltar
Create unforgettable moments!
Experience a year of unforgettable moments, either on stage, in the studio, or at live concerts and performances! Immerse yourself in the subject you want, and also get an insight into it
the entire production.
Theatre
Discover the world of acting through techniques in improvisation, character development and script writing. Learn to express yourself through method acting, observation and movement, as well as to master voice use and relaxation techniques for a convincing stage performance.
Music
Get space to grow and develop your musical talent, either solo or in collaboration with others. We focus on vocal and instrument techniques, as well as band dynamics. Explore songwriting from idea to finished work, and test out ideas in the school's studio.
Sound and Music Production
Practical training in everything from studio work to live performances. Our facilities include a professional studio equipped with Pro Tools, and the ability to work with a full stage rig including sound, lighting and AV equipment.
Common
We also have subjects together where we look more holistically at our three subjects. We work and travel on tour, and go on study trips to London and New York together.
Subject areas
Theatre
- Acting technique
- Script work
- Direction and room use
- Body and movement
- Character work
- Improvisation
- Method acting, observation skills, imagination, security, relaxation exercises, dance and movement.
Music
- Time to practice on your own instrument with follow-up
- Vocal technique
- Band/interaction
- Songwriting
- Studio work
Sound and music production
- Studio – theory and practice
- Sound/lights/rig for stage
- Data as a musical tool
- Music production
- Basic industry knowledge
Common
The specializations also have subjects together, where we try to take a more holistic view of our three subjects.
- Production subjects
- Performance, concerts, tour
Travel - London and New York
London, autumn: Kickstart the school year with an inspiring trip to London. This trip is a great opportunity to get to know each other well, to have new experiences together. London offers over 150 theatres, and we will experience world-class musicals and theatre. Explore possibilities in music, sound and theatre, and consider the study options in this creative metropolis. Live concerts, iconic red buses, and much more await you. This will be an unforgettable start to your year at the folk university.
New York, Spring: The main tour goes to legendary New York. Here we find experiences and opportunities around every corner. You get to experience the best the city has to offer in terms of culture, such as theater in various genres and musicals on Broadway. We are inspired by people who follow their dreams in music, theater and sound.
Discover the city through famous film locations, cycle in Central Park, and see the city skyline from a boat deck or the view from one of Manhattan's tallest skyscrapers... The possibilities are endless! we know the city well and can therefore take you to things that are not so easy to do on your own.
Did someone mention American Pancakes..?
Teachers on the line
Annette Lyngstad Skavhaug
Theater teacher
Annette is a teacher at the Theater line; Actor. She has previously both attended and been a scholarship holder at the school and on the line, and knows the everyday life of folk high schools well. Furthermore, she has a pedagogical education and is now studying at Nord University in addition to working at the school.
Erling Helland
Principal, teacher Sound and Music Production and Music
I find that everyday life at folk college provides great opportunities for young people to grow as a person in many ways. I want to contribute to that!
Qualified general teacher (adjunct professor), emphasis on music and history. Further education in music technology, music production and personnel and management
email: rektor@bakketun.fhs.no
Equipment list
The school has most of the equipment you will need, but you are welcome to bring your own equipment that you would like to use throughout the school year.
You can borrow this equipment from the school
Theatre
- Different rooms (hall with mirror wall, black box)
- Costume stock and theater make-up
- Props and scenography
Music
- Band instruments
- Piano/grand piano
- Different practice rooms
Sound/Music production
Studio
- Stations w/Mac (Pro Tools/Abelton)
- Studio w/Pro Tools, C24 control surface
- Microphones
- Instruments
Live
- PA (digital and analog mixer), microphones (wired/wireless)
- Lighting system w/conventional and moving light
- Stage and rope system, playback of AV on screen
Common
- Black box
- Stage rigging
- Sound studio at school
- Trucks and minibuses for tours
Schedule
In addition to the main subjects, you also have joint subjects, elective subjects and project subjects. The common subjects is worth its weight in gold for building community and preparing you for life after school. We offer many exciting electives, such as golf, horse riding, photography, the hunting test, the boat driving test and much more. IN project subject you get the opportunity to, among other things, take up subjects, or explore different career paths.
No two weeks are the same, but a typical week might look like this:
Shared every day: Good breakfast + morning meeting (a word for the day, today's news, marking birthdays and other important information).
- Monday: Room cleaning, Boarding subjects, Housing collection, lunch and line subjects
- Tuesday: Electives throughout the day
- Wednesday: Common subjects, lunch and line subjects
- Thursday: Main courses all day
- Friday: Line subjects. Boarding laundry the hour before dinner
- Saturday: Seminar/activity/trip, student evening, Saturday dinner with hot meal
Price
From NOK 121,350
Including
- Instruction
- All meals
- Shared room at the school
- Joint trip with the whole school to Spain and Gibraltar (incl. 3 meals per day)
- Bus trip to London and New York (incl. 3 meals per day)
- Tour
- Industry visits and workshops
- Tours in the local area
- Songbook
- Accident insurance
- Free use of student kitchens and special rooms
- Internet
- Washing machine
The price includes a double room with a bathroom in the hallway.
Read more about our prices and room types here
Loans and Scholarships
For the 2024/2025 school year, you can be paid up to NOK 137,907 from the Lånekassen. 60 per cent of this sum is a loan, 40 per cent is a loan that can be converted into a scholarship when you are approved for your year at folkehøgskole.
Contact
Do you have questions about the bus or the school?
Erling Helland (subject teacher): rektor@bakketun.fhs.no
School administration: 74 04 91 00 / adm@bakketun.fhs.no
I really enjoyed the unique cohesion in the class and good teachers. We learn so many exciting things, such as songwriting and new instruments. The concerts were the highlight.
- Magnhild Olise Olsen-Rye, Music
The year offered challenges and opportunities. As a theater student, I had the opportunity to learn new ways of expressing myself. It was wonderful to be able to look forward to every single school day.
- Sølvi Anita Thomassen, Theatre
This is a wonderful school with very good people. Lydlinja has given me new challenges, and has taught me a lot about both the industry and not least about what actually happens behind a stage, during a record recording and with a music producer. A top year!
- Simen Flaten Svisdal, Sound and music production
News from the line
Get to know the scholarship recipients for next year
Meet Albertine and Victoria who will be scholarship holders (2nd year students) on the Scene Studio Tour.
- I needed a year without grade pressure, and at the same time to do something I think is fun
Ingeborg plays music on the Scene Studio Tour, and says that one of the best things about the line is being able to try new things within a safe framework.
Line trip to New York 2023
11 days in wonderful New York! We lived in central Manhattan, and got to experience several theatres, visits to music studios, museums and art exhibitions. We explored Times Square, Brooklyn, picnics in Central Park and much more!
This is how you live at Bakketun
Are you wondering what it's like to live at Folkehøgskole? At Bakketun we have three cozy boarding houses, which are again divided into smaller housing units.