Kristin Solli Schøien

Kristin Solli Schøien (born July 14, 1954) is a Norwegian author and composer.
Schøien studied at NLA University College, the University of Oslo, and the Norwegian Academy of Music. She is especially known for her hymnwriting.
Schøien lives in Eidskog and was previously employed as a lecturer at the Norwegian School of Theology. She also became known for the cabaret show Jeg synger min sang for vinden (I Sing My Song to the Wind), which sets to music poetry by Herman Wildenvey. It was first staged in 1990, and later in many places throughout Norway. A CD with the same title was later issued.

• Brunlanes Municipal Culture Award (1986) (for creating a show based on poetry by Herman Wildenvey set to music)
• Herman Wildenvey Poetry Award (2008)

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• ^ Hansen, Kjeld-Willy. 2008. Wildenvey atter i vinden. Ostlands-Posten (July 15).