Born: 1967
Instruments: tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone and clarinet
Music study: major in Tenor Saxophone with degree at the “SWISS JAZZ SCHOOL” in Bern.
Clarinet study: with Götz Ertle (Degree in clarinet from the Würzburg Music Conservatory).
Since 1988: Saxophonist in various Big Bands (e.g. Carlo Bäder Big Band, Kilian Heitzler Big Band, Contemporary Big Band Project).
A variety of concert activities with international artists in jazz and popular music: Onzy Mathews (USA), Carla Cook (USA), Jimmy Dillon (USA), Inga Rumpf (D), Shane Brady (IRL), Alexander Paeffgen (D), Bella Nugent (SA), Ingmar Winkler (D), Simon Holliday (GB), among others.
Since 1996: various engagements at the Basel Theater, as well as at the “Städtischen Bühnen” in Freiburg.
Since 1998: various engagements with the Freiburg Philharmonic Orchestra.
Since 2002: Saxophonist with Simon Holliday & Band.
Since 2003: Saxophonist with the Ingmar Winkler Quartett.
Since 2004: Concertos for saxophone and church organ.
Premiere of the “MONDNACHT” suite in 3 movements, for tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone and organ, opus 1.
Composer and saxophonist: Holger Rohn.
Organist: Gerhard Gnann, Professor of Organ at Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz.
Since 2005: Concertos for saxophone and organ with Johannes Götz. Organist: Johannes Götz, District Cantor in St. Peter. Saxophone: Holger Rohn
CD Productions:
Killian Heitzler Big Band, featuring Cecil Verny – “Of Course“
Contemporary Big Band Project – “Colors“
Ingmar Winkler Quartett – “Sunny Side Up “
Bella Nugent – “Forbidden Fruit “
Simon Holliday & Band – “Live In Ludwigsburg“
Since 1991: Saxophone/clarinet teacher at the “Musikschule Staufen Südl. Breisgau e.V.”
Since 1999: Saxophone/clarinet/band instructor at the Jazz & Rock Schulen Freiburg.
Since 2003: Instructor of Bands at the International Music College Freiburg.
Entrance Examination: The next audition for professional musician training program will be on 1st, 2nd, 10th and 16th of July 2011. Apply Now! Read more
Berklee Blog! How do the exchange students from Berklee do? Read the post about a visit in Freiburg at the IMCF in the Berklee Blog: Read more
Pre-Auditions 2011! For the first time it will be possible for applicants who live far away to apply for the IMCF through a pre-screening video audition. The results can be used to determine whether it is a good idea to travel a far distance for the live audition or where there might be room for improvement as preparation for the audition. Read more
Pictures from the Jazzhaus! St. Nicholas Day was celebrated in the Jazzhouse with a rocking celebration! Project Mayhem from the International Music College and student bands from the Berklee College of Music were there!Read moreRocking The German Sprache The Berklee study abroad students name a short, funny video to document the progress in their German studies. Here is the Video:
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Winter Semester 2010-11: Many young musicians from all over the world have started the studies at IMCF - including 16 exchange students from the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Welcome! Read more
Songs to download: Here is music from the students of the IMCF. Listen here!
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Deutscher Rock & Pop Prize Nomination: IMCF student Jonas Birthelmer is nominated in the category of “Deutscher Song Prize” for the Deutschen Rock & Pop Prize. Listen here with video! Read moreMore questions about training? Contact our student advisors now! Tel. 0761/36 88 89-22 Read more
The world visiting: For the first time the "Berklee International Network Summit" took place at the International Music College Freiburg - a summit of representatives of the 14 twin schools from all over the world. With photo gallery! (article in German) Read more