Christoph Kalz

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Germany

Christoph Kalz

As a born Berliner, I now live and work in Hamburg and Berlin.

Free University Berlin und University of Hanover

  • Musicology, political science, psychology, philosophy, education
  • First and Second German State Examination (“Studienrat”, Master degree)

Academy of Music and Theatre Hanover

  • Composition (Johannes Schöllhorn), musical theory (Anton Plate), music education, orchestra conducting (Walter Nußbaum), choir conducting (Kai-Uwe Jirka)

Scholarships

  • of the Royal Conservatory Brussels / Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel (Jean Gyselynck, Silveer van den Broek)
  • for Contemporary Music with Siemens Arts Program (Pierre Boulez)

Professional experience

  • Since 1990: compositions, arrangements, lyrics, style copies and music production for contemporary music, entertainment and pop music, musicals and events.
  • Since 1998: A cappella group ‘Männerwirtschaft’ (several competition awards, artistic management, singer, composer, arranger, lyricist, direction)
  • Since 1999: Artistic management of several choirs, orchestras and ensembles
  • 2000-2002: Jazz choir Vivid Voices (1st prize winner at the 6th German Choir Competition in 2001)
  • Since 2003: music productions for films, media and advertising
  • Since 2006: teaching positions in Berlin and Hamburg, France and Singapore, freelance arranger, composer and music producer
  • 2007: A cappella group musix (several competition awards, singer, arranger, lyricist)
  • Since 2011: workshop instructor for choirs, orchestras, ensembles and bands
  • Since 2013: Collaboration with Carus-Verlag (music publishers), arrangements and compositions
  • 2015: Release of "Rock 'n' Robo" musical