Karl House
Karl Haus (born September 24, 1928 in Schweinfurt ; † January 9, 2018 ) was a German musicologist and composer .
Life
Karl Haus pursued his studies in Würzburg and Augsburg . After passing his state examination , he was hired as a music teacher at the local grammar school and the municipal singing school in Schweinfurt. In 1964 he took over its management and expanded it into a general music school. In the same year Karl Haus organized the “ Jugend musiziert ” competition for the first time . In 1965 he was offered a professorship for choral conducting and music education at the University of Music in Würzburg , which he accepted. From 1968 to 1987 he was in charge of the “Great Choir” and “Experimental Choir” at the university.
In addition to his job, he held numerous seminars at home and abroad, worked for specialist magazines and was a member of several associations and committees. His compositions mainly include cantatas , choral cycles and movements. A characteristic of his works is the constant consideration of the vocal possibilities of amateur choirs. Karl Haus has received several awards for his special musical achievements.
Awards and medals
- 1963: Valentin Becker Prize
- 1967: Prize of the Carl Engels Foundation
- 1987: Hans Berge Memorial Prize
- 1988: City Medal of the City of Schweinfurt
- 1990: Federal Cross of Merit on ribbon
- 2004: Honorary member of the Franconian Singing Association
- 2008: Citizen's medal in silver from the community of Schonungen
Karl House Foundation
- 1993 Establishment of the “ Karl Haus Foundation ” to support talented or needy young students at the Schweinfurt Music School.
Works (selection)
- Now is the right time of joy . Small Christmas cantata . Three-part children's choir or three-part mixed choir . Merseburger Publishing House, Kassel
- There by the river . Four-part male choir . Merseburger Publishing House, Kassel
- Bachelor song . Four-part male choir. Merseburger Publishing House, Kassel
- Gold dice game . Four-part mixed choir. Merseburger Publishing House, Kassel
- The kid . Four-part mixed choir. Merseburger Publishing House, Kassel
- Funny, funny, dear brothers . Seven Franconian folk songs . Mixed choir. Publishing house Böhm, Augsburg
- Singing and playing . Children's choir. Schott publishing house, Mainz
- Gold rings . Women's choir . Publishing house Concertino, Bad Heilbrunn
- For three flutes . Instrumental music . Manuscript from K. Haus
- Trombone . Quartet for trombones. Chamber music . Concertino, Bad Heilbrunn
- Piano games . Piano music . Vogt ₰ Fritz publishing house, Schweinfurt
Web links
- Karl Haus at the Merseburger publishing house
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | House, Karl |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German musicologist and composer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 24, 1928 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Schweinfurt |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 9, 2018 |