Nagel, Wilhelm 11/03/1871 - 10/01/1955

Wilhelm Nagel was a German organist and choirmaster. He received his education at the Esslingen teacher training seminar under Christian Fink. In 1894, he became a seminary assistant music teacher, while also studying at the Stuttgart Conservatory with Samuel de Lange, Heinrich Lang, Reinhold Seyerlen and Wilhelm Speidel, among others. From 1902, he continued his studies in Berlin with Heinrich Reimann at the Hochschule für Musik in Berlin. From 1905 to 1945, he worked as a seminary music teacher in Esslingen. From 1915 he was organist and choir director at the Stadtkirche St. Dionys in Esslingen.

He is regarded as a leading choir director in Württemberg, including Federal Choir Master of the Swabian ''Sängerbund'' and was the composer of numerous songs, secular and sacred choral works.