Student Competitions

In addition to national and international competitions, inter-campus competitions also take place at the Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln. These inter-campus competitions make it possible to compare student performance and give instructors an understanding of their students’ strengths and weaknesses.

Inter-Campus Competition

Award from the Verein der Freunde und Förderer der Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln e.V.

Since 1999, the association has annually awarded this prize benefitting up-and-coming musicians.

The award is an important tool in supporting young musicians who play instruments that are rarely included at larger competitions.

The following instrument groups rotate annually:

Viola, violoncello, and double bass – flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon – saxophone, bugle, trumpet, and trombone

The repertoire is chosen by the instructors of each department. A panel of instructors selects the winners.

The prize money totals €7,700. The annual award ceremony follows a concert at the University’s concert hall. Prof. Joachim Ullrich (Vice President) is the Artistic Director for the competition.

Next Competition

Inter-Campus Competition
Award from the Verein der Freunde und Förderer der
Hochschule für Musik und Tanz Köln e.V.
May 23/31 - June 02, 2012

Instrument group: viola, cello und contrabass

1st Round: contrabass We, May 23, 2012, Chamber Music Hall
1st Round: viola, cello Thu, May 31, 2012, Chamber Music Hall
2nd Round: contrabass Thu, May 31, 2012, Chamber Music Hall
2nd Round: viola, cello Fri, June 01, 2012, Chamber Music Hall

Prize Winner’s Concert: Sat, June 02, 2012, 7.30 pm Chamber Music Hall
Prize money awarded per instrument:
1st Place      €1,000
2nd Place     €500
For all instruments: Special prizes
Information: Julia Dittrich, Tel.: +49 (0)221 912818 ext. 103