Philipp Amelung

Philipp Amelung is the University Music Director (Universitätsmusikdirektor) and a part-time lecturer at the Musikwissenschaftliches Institut, Faculty of Humanities, University of Tübingen. He has held the position of UMD since April 1, 2011, and teaches Satzlehre (musical composition/analysis) at the institute since the winter semester 2011/2012. He leads multiple ensembles, including the Akademischer Chor, Akademisches Orchester, and Camerata Vocalis.

His professional focus lies in choral and orchestral conducting, with a deep engagement in sacred and classical repertoire. His work emphasizes historically informed performance, particularly with Baroque ensembles like Ensemble La Banda Augsburg. He has conducted major works by composers such as J.S. Bach, Brahms, Beethoven, Mozart, and Schumann in prestigious venues and festivals across Europe and beyond.

Philipp Amelung has led international concert tours to countries including Israel, Brazil, the USA, Italy, and Sweden with Tübingen’s academic ensembles. He has also been invited to perform at renowned festivals such as the Carmel Bach Festival and Herrenchiemsee-Festival. His early career included leadership roles with the Münchener Bach-Chor (2001–2005), Schola Cantorum Leipzig (from 2005), and the Leipziger Vocalensemble (2006–2011).

He studied singing, choral conducting, and orchestral conducting at the Musikhochschule München, completing his studies with Meisterklasse distinction. His musical training began at age eight in the Tölzer Knabenchor. He also held teaching positions at the University of Music and Theatre Munich (2001–2005) and the Catholic University of Church Music in Rottenburg (since 2011).

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Philipp Amelung mentors students through ensemble direction and vocal coaching, though no formal PhD or master’s advisees are named. He has received institutional support for international tours and festival appearances. His work integrates performance, pedagogy, and artistic leadership within the academic environment.

He leads the Akademischer Chor, Akademisches Orchester, and Camerata Vocalis at the University of Tübingen. He was also artistic director of the Kammerchor München (2005–2011), which performed at major German and international festivals and undertook cultural missions to Southeast Asia under the Goethe-Institut.