Since its foundation in 1965, our school, which is rich in tradition, offers an in-depth education, provided by lecturers of the Hochschule für Musik Carl Maria von Weber Dresden. Children and teens, who are particularly musically gifted, receive an integral support starting from year 5. With the corresponding suitability, an entry is possible up to year 11. The goal of our work is to comprehensively connect the musical and artistic education with the secondary school education. By that, the students are being prepared for a course of study in music or a music-related vocational training in the best possible way. The musical education covers the individual lessons in a major artistic subject as well as in the minor subject piano for all non-pianists. Music theory lessons, ensemble lessons, accompaniment, rhythmics, the making of music together in the symphonic orchestra, the choir or the big band offer a profound basis for the artistic and musical development of our students. At the public performances like recitals or concerts at representative venues in Germany as well as abroad, both national and international competitions, the young students gain their first stage experience. Additional information

There are plenty of opportunities to practise at the Landesgymnasium für Musik every day during the competition.

The Dresden College of Music Carl Maria von Weber is well known for its extraordinary broad spectrum of higher education programs in music, taught with excellence. There is a lively exchange between tradition and innovation, continuity and experiment. Two faculty departments educate future musicians and music teachers. Currently more than 700 students of multiple nationalities are enrolled at the college. Additional information

Since 2008 the modern concert hall of the College of Music Carl Maria von Weber provides performance opportunities for students and musical enjoyment for the broader public. Here, also the college symphonic orchestra finds optimal conditions for rehearsals and its regular public performances. Additional information

Not only one of the most beautiful opera houses in the world, the Semperoper is renowned both here and abroad for the brilliant star-studded performances by Saxon State Opera as well as numerous international guest artists. This is the home of the Staatskapelle Dresden, an orchestra which looks back on almost 475 years of uninterrupted music-making. The State Opera Chorus was founded by Carl Maria von Weber in 1817. Operatic history has been written here, with the Semperoper playing host to numerous important premieres, such as Richard Wagner’s »Rienzi«, »Der fliegende Holländer« and »Tannhäuser«. There is also an indissoluble link to Richard Strauss, nine of whose 15 operas were premiered in Dresden, including »Salome«, »Der Rosenkavalier« and »Elektra«. The small venue Semper Zwei provides space for diverse forms of music theatre as well as theatrical experiments, and is also the venue for performances of Semperoper Junge Szene. Additional information

For those, interested in art and culture, the Saxon state capital Dresden provides unique architecture, world renowned art treasures, first class music performances, green parks, trendy quarters and much more. The major attractions of Dresden include the Old Masters Painting Gallery, the Historic Green Vault Museum, the rebuild Church of Our Lady, the Dresden Zwinger palatial complex as well as the Semper Opera. In addition, the location of Dresden on the wide banks of the river Elbe carries an exceptional atmosphere.  Additional information

Not far from the Pillnitzer Schloss (Pillnitz Palace) is the Carl Maria von Weber Museum. The composer and his wife discovered this typical vintner’s house while out walking in the spring of 1818. Weber and his family stayed here in the warmer parts of the year in1818 and 1819 and again in 1822–1824, and many fellow-musicians and friends came to visit him here. It was in this house that he wrote his opera Euryanthe, as well as Invitation to the Dance. In the former living room and study, displays of music manuscripts, pictures and texts provide an insight into Carl Maria von Weber’s creative activity in Dresden. Special exhibitions provide an insight into specific topics in Dresden’s music history.  Additional information

Participants have the opportunity to stay with host families in Dresden. As places are limited, there can be no guarantee, so please register your requirements early, by 1 September at the latest.

Further accommodation options can be found under the following link: https://www.dresden.de/de/tourismus/buchen/uebernachtung.php