Ingrid Mostad Bråten

Ingrid Mostad Bråten is an Associate Professor in the Teacher Education program at NLA University College, Bergen. Her expertise spans Music, Music Didactics, Ensemble, and Aural Training, with a focus on Composing and Arranging for choirs and ensembles.

• Education: Candidate in Music Pedagogy, Main Subject in Aural Training Pedagogy (Norwegian Academy of Music); Vocal Methodology and Practice (Grieg Academy, UiB)

Her research integrates artistic development with pedagogical practice, exemplified in projects like "Kunsterisk utviklingsprosess" (2024) and "Ro" (2025) where she contributes vocal improvisation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her 20+ years of compositions include sacred works performed internationally at festivals like St. Magnus International Festival and Bergen Kirkeautunnale.

Bråten has received recognition such as 3rd Prize in Ung Kirkesang's Composition Competition (2011) and has collaborated with artists like Sigurd Øgaard and Kim Andre Arnesen. Her artistic output includes 15+ recent works spanning hymns, motets, and choral arrangements, emphasizing emotional expression and educational relevance.

She actively disseminates knowledge through concerts (e.g., "Be Strong, My Soul" 2024, "Gehørtrening" presentation 2024) and artistic projects, bridging music theory, pedagogy, and sacred performance.