Competitions

Competitions

Many competitions, which attract much public attention from outside of the university, serve to compare performances and professionalize students. The following competitions are currently being held:

• Wolfgang Meyer Award sponsored by the Lions Club Karlsruhe
  international competition for clarinetists. Information on the competition in September 2024 →
   
• Dr. Hermann Büttner Piano Competition of the Adler Büttner Foundation
  Focus: piano, occasionally in combination with other instruments/ ensemble
   
• Heinz Kunle Competition of the Friends of the University of Music Karlsruhe
  Focus: alternating genres 
   
• Kulturfonds Baden competitions
  Focus: performing works by Wolfgang Rihm, chamber music, individual instruments 
   
• Competition for School Musicians
  Focus: programs developed by students of School Music
   
• DAAD Competition
  The DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) organizes a competition for foreign students.
  Focus: The subject changes every year