Background
- Government Grant for Artists 2024-2028
- Ph.D. in Musicology, University of Oslo
- Cand.philol. (2 years MA) in Musicology, University of Oslo
- MA in Composing for Film and TV, Kingston University, England
- Cand.mag.(4 years BA) in Musicology and Media, University of Oslo
- Composers Scholarship at the University of Agder, Norway
- Freelance composer and arranger: Concert music (on commission), music for TV dramas at the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) and the stage
- Teaching composition, arranging, orchestration, harmony and counterpoint at the following institutions:
- University of Oslo, Norway
- University of Agder, Norway
- Norwegian Teacher Academy University College (NLA) in Staffeldtsgate, Oslo, Norway
- Fjellhaug International University College and Fjellhaug Bible School, Oslo, Norway
- The Norwegian Band Federation (NMF), Norway
Specialisms/Tutoring
- Music theory: Harmony, orchestration and counterpoint
- Composition and arranging
- Notation and editing
- Film Music
Current Research Activities
In addition to my 50% position at IMV, I am a freelance composer and arranger and have been performed by, among others, the Oslo Philharmonic, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra, Stavanger Symphony Orchestra, Royal Norwegian Navy Band and the Norwegian Opera Choir, the Armed Forces Staff Music Orchestra, Schola Cantorum, Ensemble 96, Oslo Cathedral Choir and at festivals such as the Oslo International Church Music Festival and the Ålesund Chamber Music Festival. I have also written the music for several drama series on NRK and nearly 200 events, most for orchestra. I am currently working on a large-scale oratorio for the Olavfestdagene and the Trondheim Symphony Orchestra. More about my composing work on my website www.olyd.no
Since 2010 I have been involved in Norwegian Music Heritage, a research initiative that aims to publish new critical editions of works from the Norwegian art music tradition. My work has been particularly linked to the composer Johan Svendsen.