Music Theory
Live and study music theory in Denmark · Højskolen Mors
Understand how music fits togetherMusic Theory is a subject at Højskolen Mors, a creative residential school on the island of Mors in Denmark (in Danish, a højskole), for you who want to understand how music is built and how it works in practice. Beginners are welcome, but we expect you to be curious, eager to learn and to give it everything. You work with rhythm, melody, harmony and form, scales, chords and the circle of fifths, and we link the theory to the music you know. The teaching is in English, and your teacher is Gry Boller Jespersen.
Updated November 2026
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What you do in Music Theory
We listen actively to different genres and use theory as a tool to understand how music is built and what it expresses. The subject stands on its own and is also a strong addition to playing in a band, choir and singing.
What you learn
- Rhythm, melody, harmony and form
- Scales, chords and the circle of fifths
- Analysing and talking about music
- Active listening to different genres
- Using theory when you play together, in choir and when you sing
Music every day
Combine Music Theory with Music as a main subject, Vocal Training, World Music and Choir, and have music all week.
See all subjects ›4 · Din uge + kombinér med
An example week, spring 2027
Your week with music
Music Theory is on Tuesday 13.30–15.15 in the 2nd period. The light boxes are the school's other music subjects, so you can see how much music you can have in a week.
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Want music all week?
Combine it with the other music subjects
Music
Play and sing in a band every week.
Songwriting & Music Production
Write and produce your own songs.
Vocal Training
Find your voice.
World Music & Kucheza
Rhythms from all over the world.
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Your teacher in Music Theory
Gry Boller Jespersen
Gry holds a master's degree in musicology from Aarhus University, with a focus on both band leading and music anthropology. Ever since she was very young she has been curious about the world of music: both what we play together and how music shapes us, affects us and creates community.
She grew up in the Danish free schools and knows the folk high school songbook inside out. At Højskolen Mors she teaches Music, Choir, Vocal Training, World Music & Kucheza, Party Band and Music Theory.
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Questions and answers about Music Theory
When is Music Theory taught?
Music Theory is on Tuesday 13.30–15.15 in the 2nd period.
Do I need to read music?
No. The subject has no prerequisites, and the teaching is adapted to your level. It is taught in English.
What do you learn in Music Theory?
You learn about rhythm, melody, harmony and form, scales, chords and the circle of fifths, and you learn to analyse and talk about music.
Who teaches Music Theory?
Gry Boller Jespersen, who holds a master's degree in musicology from Aarhus University.
How do I get to Højskolen Mors?
We pick you up at Snedsted Station if you come by train, and at Nykøbing Mors bus station if you come by bus. See how to get here.
How much does a stay with Music Theory cost?
The price is the same whichever subjects you choose and depends on the length of your stay. See the current prices under Fees and how to apply. International students can apply for a scholarship, but only a limited number are available.
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Terms, price and virtual tours
See the school and meet the students on a virtual tour from home before you choose.
Book a virtual tour ›We pick you up at Snedsted Station or Nykøbing Mors bus station, and as a student you can use the school's cars.
How to get here ›9 · Afslutning
Start at Højskolen Mors
Autumn 2027 · open for international students
Send an email to applyor see your week first