Since 2006, the «Step Across The Border» series led by Sascha Armbruster has introduced the students of the School to internationally renowned guests who tread the fine line between improvisation and composition. The eleventh edition features double-bass player Andy Guhl, duo Ann-Liis Poll and Anto Pett, jazz guitarist Marc Ducret, composer Alvin Curran, and singer/composer Trond Reinholdtsen.