Born on March 8, 1960, in Siegburg, Germany

Elementary music lessons, recorder

Instrumental lessons in piano and clarinet

Composition and music theory at the Siegburg Conservatory with Heinz Irsen

Counterpoint with Karl-Josef Müller in Bonn

Choral conducting class at the Cologne Conservatory with Prof. Fritz Lehan and
Music Director Theo Breuer; graduated in 1983

Master’s degree (MA) in musicology,
education, and ancient history; graduated in 1987 under
Prof. Günther Massenkeil in Bonn

1991–1992: Federal Academy for Musical Youth Education in Trossingen; course with examination for directors of children’s and youth choirs under
Prof. Alois Ickstadt and Prof. Kurt Hofbauer (vocal training)

Music Director of the FDB from 1997 to 2023

Member of the Music Committee of the Sängerbund NRW from 1999 to 2003

Professional choir director of currently nine choirs

Composer and arranger—
My own compositions and arrangements are regularly
performed by all of my choirs

Instructor of choral practice and theory at the Chorverband NRW

Speaker
Presentations at seminars and regional choral conferences on modern program planning and the future of choirs