Hans Kummerer
Hans Kummerer (born September 26, 1914 in Hipples (Lower Austria), † October 12, 1993 in Wilfersdorf ) was an Austrian composer of brass music .
Life
Hans Kummerer came from a farming family from Hipples , District Korneuburg . He spent his childhood and adolescence in his parents' house. At the age of 21 he volunteered for the military band of " Hoch- und Deutschmeister " No. 4, Kapellmeister Karl Pauspertl. He then served in the music corps of Infantry Regiment 134 of the 44th Infantry Division (high and German masters) of the Wehrmacht under Kapellmeister Wilhelm Wacek until the end of the war. The war years and the ensuing Soviet imprisonment , from which he returned in 1947, also restricted his creative urge for him. This point in time or period was probably the decisive turning point in his life. From now on he could devote himself entirely to music, his real purpose in life.
When it was founded, he joined the Guard Music Vienna in March 1956 , under Kapellmeister Gustav Gaigg and Dr. Hodik, of which he belonged until 1972. When he was transferred to the Bolfraskaserne in Mistelbach , he moved from Hipples to Wilfersdorf . He served here from 1964 to 1979, the year he retired .
After his retirement he spent his life together with his wife Johanna and his 5 children in Wilfersdorf, where he died on October 12, 1993 and was buried in the local village cemetery.
Services
At the age of eight he took violin lessons from an uncle. From the age of 12 he worked in the church choir of his home parish. In addition, he learned the bass flugelhorn and at the age of 15 played in a rural farmer's and Kirtag music band. In later years, as a member of the military band, there was also the opportunity to learn his favorite instrument, the trombone , and to take his first steps as a composer .
As soon as he settled down in Wilfersdorf, he became a member of the local music association. In the year of accession, due to his ability and reliable cooperation, he was appointed deputy conductor and staff leader . Invited by Ernst Kellermann, he conducted the Wilfersdorf church choir at festive masses until 1980. Many young musicians were trained by him and promoted through his good connections. He was also an instructor and trainer at the Musikverein Kreuzstetten and a teacher and trainer for trombones in the young brass seminar in Laa under the direction of Anton Kornherr. Furthermore, he worked for many years in the district working group of the Lower Austrian Brass Music Association as deputy district conductor.
His many years of work and dedication have been recognized with honors and awards.
honors and awards
- 1953 Thanks and recognition from the Society of Viennese in Vienna
- 1961 Thanks and recognition from the Archdiocese of Vienna for 30 years of activity in church music
- 1964 Army service badge 3rd class
- 1968 Gold Medal of Honor for 40 years of music practice
- 1970 Clasp for the 3rd class military service badge
- 1970 Army Service Sign, 2nd class
- 1974 Badge of Honor for zealous and fruitful activity in Austrian brass music
- 1977 Gold Medal of Honor for Services to the State of Lower Austria
- 1978 Medal of Honor in Gold for 50 years of music practice
- Medal of Merit in silver from the Austrian Brass Music Association
- Gold Medal of Honor for Services to Austrian Folk Music of the Federation n.ö. Brass bands
- 1979 Army service mark, 1st class
- 1988 Gold sponsor badge of the Styrian Brass Band Association
- 1989 Silver badge of honor of the N.Ö. Brass band
Works
In just under 50 years, Hans Kummerer has composed 35 pieces for brass music. His list of works includes marches, waltzes, polka and landlords, but also funeral marches and a festival mass for mixed choir and organ. His best-known works include the "Hannerl" polka, the "Chattermäulchen" polka, the "Edelschrotter Buam" march, and above all the Ernstbrunner polka, which has made him famous far beyond the borders of the Weinviertel.
Sound recordings
- 1989 Music cassette from the Original Lower Austria Chapel (Viennese noble boys, Kleiner Daniel, greetings to Waldbach, Wieselburger polka, capers, the funny Weinviertel people, music comrades, longing dreams, chatterboxes, relay run) 21 08 57
- Long-playing record by Franz Bednarik and his Petersdorfer musicians (nostalgia)
- Long-playing record of the Matthias Hauer Music School, headed by Prof. H. Pöttler (Ernstbrunner Polka, Wieselburger Polka, greetings to Waldbach, Vivat Mathias)
- CD 30 years of brass music Franz Stremnitzer, Stremnitzer 287 025, Austro Mechana (Hannerl polka, Wieselburger polka, relay gallop)
Radio appearances
- 1974 - ORF Ö Regional, for friends of brass music. Hans Kummerer - composer of Austrian brass music. For his 60th birthday.
literature
- Walter Deutsch : The great Lower Austrian brass music book - With plaque of honor from the Lower Austrian brass band, Vienna: Verlag Christian Brandstätter, 1982, 431 p., ISBN 978-3-854-47001-4
- Wolfgang Suppan , Armin Suppan : The New Lexicon of Brass Music, 4th Edition, Freiburg-Tiengen, Blasmusikverlag Schulz GmbH, 1994, ISBN 3-923058-07-1
- Austrian brass music, trade and association journal of the Austrian brass music association, 37th year, August / September 1989
- Weinviertler Nachrichten, Volume 25, Episode 21 of May 24, 1973
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Kummerer, Hans |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Kummerer Johann senior |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Austrian brass music composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 26, 1914 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hipples (Lower Austria) |
| DATE OF DEATH | October 12, 1993 |
| Place of death | Wilfersdorf |