Music (P4)

For the first time, the Department of Music will be gathered with the rest of NTNU — and just as importantly, gathered with themselves. The building will be located between Studentersamfundet (the Student Society) and Gløshaugen.

A new home for music education

Since the merger of the Music Conservatory and the Department of Musicology in 2002, the academic community has wanted to work more closely together, both professionally and physically. For the first time, the entire department will be housed in one building. Today, study programmes are divided between Dragvoll and several locations in and around Olavskvartalet. The new building will accommodate jazz, classical music, musicology and music technology. Bringing the department together strengthens opportunities for academic development and collaboration across genres and study paths.

Shared use and close neighbours

The Music Building will be situated between NTNUs Main Building and Studentersamfundet (the Student Society). This provides proximity to both the wider campus and the city’s student life. The short distance opens possibilities for shared use of spaces, benefitting both music education and student society.

Purpose-built facilities for music

The Department of Music has long needed improved facilities. The new building will include purpose-built rooms for practice, ensemble work and production. Students will have short distances between disciplines, and better access to equipment and technical resources.

Building programme for P4 (PDF in Norwegian)