My choir conducting lessons
“Recognize strengthsand Ipromote individuality"
My focus is on authenticity and “finding yourself” through my educational support, which is always reflective and open. For me, this process is a very "creative" one - that means there is always room for change and development in learning together. In choir conducting lessons, I pay particular attention to conducting led by a singer, which, in addition to precision and general comprehensibility, is always based on the naturalness of gestures and breathing flow 2200000-0000-0000 -0000-000000000222_
My artistic work
"concentrated, efficient, entertaining, humorous"
I pay great attention to concentrated, flexible and inspired rehearsal work - goal-oriented but not dogged. Based on many years of experience, one of my strengths is a good assessment of the possible performance of the respective ensemble in order to then get the best out of it in a short time. Most of the time I even manage to shorten the planned rehearsal times - even main and dress rehearsals before concerts. This saves energy and gives all performers a good feeling instead of rehearsing until the last second and even exceeding the rehearsal time again and again. Perfect timing, clear, expressive conducting and situation-oriented actions and reactions are part of my musical tools, which I constantly reflect on. In addition to precision and high quality, an extremely flexible sound is part of my credo for choral and instrumental music. The interpersonal aspect with respect for the other and empathy for the other is one of the most important building blocks for a successful "authentic music making" ._ 11100000-000000000000011_ DAS_11100000-0000-00000000011_ Listening Topic-Listening , listening to each other, listening to the room plays a big role. Last but not least, my priority is always to get the best out of the music, but in the service of the music with gratitude and the necessary respect for the creative power. As a church musician, I also see myself as a "pastor" because music can always touch and heal our innermost being.
Church musicians
"Music as proclamation and nourishment for the soul"
Church music in particular has accompanied me since my school days in Altötting and forms the foundation of my music studies and my artistic work. I've been playing the organ since I was 14 and I've been leading choirs since I was 18. I now differentiate a little more between musical work in church service and artistic work - both of which feed off one another. Nevertheless, church music, especially in its function within the liturgy and the community. On the one hand, I see myself as a pastor through music and community, and on the other hand, as a mediator between the often very immobile institution and the issues of the time. It is precisely here that music can build bridges and move people's innermost beings, walls can be torn down and spirituality can be experienced in a new way. For me, music combined with liturgy and spiritual texts also has an educational and critical function. Because the communal "working" of spiritual works and their reference to theological aspects of Sundays and holidays always offers the possibility of a new experience if they do not become routine like the "prayer lyre" of a "father our" or a "Great God we praise you". This is exactly where artistic, creative work inspires me so that I don't become dulled by the constantly repeating processes in the church year and in church services. Especially in our fast-moving times, society has a hard time with stability, reliable promises, community, association, faith and values. As a church musician, you have to struggle with exactly these issues every day, especially in an institution that moves and allows itself to be moved so slowly and laboriously. An artist cannot become a church musician, but a church musician without an artistic free spirit will not make a difference....ConclusionAs you will learn from my "Credo", I am constantly in "Movement". My musical and personal development thus enrich each other. I think this empathy and reflection characterizes me in my work and also gets many people moving. I see my work as a calling and as a "motor" in the middle of a community. Nevertheless, it is an interaction between all individuals. Everyone is important and everyone does their part. You are welcome to write to me, exchange ideas with me, attend concerts, rehearsals, etc. and/or get to know me personally. I look forward to it!