Maximilian Brunner

Maximilian Brunner, born in 1998 in Neuburg an der Donau, is a Lecturer in Composition and Aural Training at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich (HfKM) since 2024. He is also currently pursuing his doctoral studies at the Institute of Musicology, University of Regensburg, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Katelijne Schiltz.

Education:

• Church Music & Music Theory, Regensburg University of Catholic Church Music and Music Education
• Master's Degree in Music Theory, Regensburg University of Catholic Church Music and Music Education (completed with distinction)

His research focuses on the Influence of Microtonality on Video Game Music and Its Reception, combining music theory, digital media, and interactive sound design. As a practitioner, Brunner works as an organist, choir director, and music producer, integrating composition with modern music technologies.

Scientific Achievements:

• Master's degree with distinction

Brunner's work bridges traditional musicology with contemporary applications in gaming and digital environments, reflecting interdisciplinary interests in music theory, compositional techniques, and audience engagement.