Morten Norheim (b. 1988) is a Bergen‑based Norwegian saxophonist, teacher, and arranger with a strong chamber profile and an active freelance career.

He holds a master’s degree in classical saxophone from the Grieg Academy, University of Bergen and the Royal Academy of Music in Aarhus, complemented by further studies in jazz saxophone and conducting.

As a performer, he prioritizes intimate ensemble interplay, contemporary repertoire and new commissions, alongside cross‑genre studio work and arranging.
Recent activity includes international touring and residencies with JÓR, plus appearances at leading Norwegian music festivals —bridging Nordic and Japanese repertoire as part of an ongoing collaborative effort.

As a free-lance musician, Morten is used in professional groups such as the Bergen Big Band, the Norwegian Wind Ensemble, Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra, Stavanger Symphony and Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also premiered new works for the saxophone through the annual Nordic Saxophone Festival and other new music festivals in Norway and Europe.

In teaching, he focuses on classical performance, chamber coaching, orchestral/large‑ensemble practice, and stylistic versatility with a focus on improvisation and co-creation.