Special project week in music

The Iceland Academy of the Arts' Music Department held a special project week last week and was a huge success. Students had the opportunity to work with teachers and guest teachers on a variety of projects that broadened their horizons in music creation and performance.
The week ended with a harvest festival on Friday where guests got a taste of what the students had learned during the week, with three concerts providing insight into the students' diverse and creative work.

During the course Bridge Between Two Worlds, students from the Rhythmic Department performed Icelandic folk songs in oriental costume and music by Ásgeir J. Ásgeirsson influenced by world music. After that, students from the New Media Department presented installations and performances throughout Skipholt under the guidance of Jesper Pedersen.

Then, first-year students joined a composition workshop under the guidance of Óskar Guðjónsson and Steindór Grétar Kristinsson, and students in the LHÍ singing program received a course in opera improvisation under the guidance of Sóra Wilén from the Malmö Academy of Music (Lund University).

It can truly be said that the special project week was a great success and gave a clear picture of the creative and vibrant work that takes place within the Music Department of the Iceland Academy of the Arts.