Cordula Pätzold

Dr. Cordula Pätzold serves as a Lecturer in Aural Education at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart, where she has taught since 2001 and held the position of Dean of Studies for Faculty 1 (Teaching, Music Theory, Science, Composition) from 2021 to 2023. Her career spans academic instruction, administrative leadership, and scholarly research in music disciplines.

Her educational background includes:

• Music Education (Piano, Advanced Music Theory, Jazz/Pop with Saxophone specialization) at Stuttgart University of Music (1989-1994)
• Mathematics at University of Stuttgart (1992-1995)
• Doctorate in Musicology from Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg/Breisgau
• Part-time Master's in Educational Management from Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg (2008-2010)
• Part-time Master's in Theory of Early Music from Schola Cantorum Basel (2016-2017)

Dr. Pätzold's research integrates Music Theory with practical applications in Aural Education, focusing on Microtonality, Early Music analysis, and Contemporary Music practices. Her work bridges historical musicology with modern pedagogical techniques, particularly in hearing analysis and new music interpretation. She has spearheaded major projects including the "Microtonality. Practice & Utopia" conference (2011) and the Cello Competition for New Music (2014, 2016).

Her scientific recognition includes:

• Paul Sacher Foundation research scholarship for the Brian Ferneyhough Collection (2001)
• Stifterverband Science Management Fellowship supporting her Educational Management studies (2008-2010)

Administratively, she has directed the Studio for New Music (2008-2011), edited the university magazine SPEKTRUM (2002-2007), managed university communications as Rector's representative for prospective students (2003-2010), and led digital initiatives including the Rising Stars! Festival series (2015-2018). Her recent work explores digital transformation in music education through participation in the University Forum for Digitalization's Summer School (2020).

She maintains active involvement with the Studio for New Music and continues developing curriculum in early music theory while contributing to the university's digital strategy through peer consultation workshops.