Music ensembles at Kiel University
Collegium Musicum - university orchestra
Kiel University’s Collegium Musicum was founded back in 1921 and has a long tradition. Orchestral programmes are performed in the summer semesters, which include a wide spectrum of musical directions, from symphonies and solo concerts of the classic-romantic repertoire through to musical and film music. In the winter semesters, choral-symphonic pieces are performed together with the Studentenkantorei. New members are welcome at the start of the semester.
Head:
University music director Daniel Kirchmann
Rehearsals:
Wednesdays, 7:30 to 10pm in the Bach hall (Rudolf-Höber-Str. 3)
Contact:
University music director Daniel Kirchmann
Institute of Music
Rudolf-Höber-Str. 3, 24098 Kiel
0431/880-2209
kirchmann@musik.uni-kiel.de
Studentenkantorei - university choir
The Studentenkantorei at Kiel University has had a fixed position in Kiel’s music scene since its foundation in 1968. It offers students from all faculties and other interested people the opportunity to work on and perform sophisticated choral pieces.
Head:
University music director Daniel Kirchmann
Rehearsals:
Thursdays, 7:30 to 10pm in the Bach hall (Rudolf-Höber-Str. 3)
Contact:
University music director Daniel Kirchmann
Institute of Music
Rudolf-Höber-Str. 3, 24098 Kiel
0431/880-2209
kirchmann@musik.uni-kiel.de
Bach ensemble
The Bach ensemble, founded in 1992, has set itself the task of performing baroque music, especially instrumental music from Johann Sebastian Bach, as part of its own series of concerts titled “Auftakt mit Bach” (Opening with Bach). The Brandenburg Concertos, the four orchestral suites, violin concertos and - assisted by the vocal ensemble - Bach pieces for choirs and orchestras have been performed to date.
Head:
University music director Daniel Kirchmann
Rehearsals:
The ensemble works on one project at a time. Please contact the university music director.
Contact:
University music director Daniel Kirchmann
Institute of Music
Rudolf-Höber-Str. 3, 24098 Kiel
0431/880-2209
kirchmann@musik.uni-kiel.de
Vocal ensemble
In addition to the musical offers at Kiel University, selected members of the Studentenkantorei form the vocal ensemble, which rehearses and performs pieces of music in small groups (e.g. Brahms: Liebeslieder waltzes, vocal quartets; Bach: cantatas, St. John Passion, church music in Latin and the Mass in B minor).
Head:
University music director Daniel Kirchmann
Rehearsals:
The ensemble works on one project at a time. Please contact the university music director.
Contact:
University music director Daniel Kirchmann
Institute of Music
Rudolf-Höber-Str. 3, 24098 Kiel
0431/880-2209
kirchmann@musik.uni-kiel.de
Academic choir
The academic choir was founded in the winter of 1986 and performs mainly sacred (choral) pieces from baroque, classical, romantic and modern music, every semester, together with the chamber orchestra. The choir usually consists of around 50-70 students and alumni from all faculties. New singers are very welcome. If you are interested, please sign up for one of the first rehearsals or come along to the rehearsals for the Christmas Oratorio.
Head:
Dr Volker Mader
Rehearsals:
Wednesdays, 8pm in the Audimax, Lecture Hall G
Contact:
Dr Volker Mader
Max-Eyth-Str. 15
Alte Sternwarte (Old Observatory)
24098 Kiel
0431/880-3290
chor@email.uni-kiel.de
www.uni-kiel.de/chor
Chamber orchestra
Head:
Dr Volker Mader
Rehearsals:
Tuesdays, 8pm in the Audimax, Lecture Hall G
Contact:
Dr Volker Mader
Max-Eyth-Str. 15
Alte Sternwarte (Old Observatory)
24098 Kiel
0431/880-3290
chor@email.uni-kiel.de
www.kammerorchester-cau.de
Other music ensembles
Big Band der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel e.V.
Kiel University’s Big Band association was founded in 1987. A group of musically enthusiastic physics students and professors has since developed the band into one with high standards and a rich sound, which impresses audiences in Kiel and beyond.
Musical direction:
Peter Urban
Rehearsals:
Tuesdays, 8 to 10:30pm
Contact:
Big Band der Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel e.V.
Concerts
