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Inside Germany’s Elite Church Music Education: Julian Beutmiller on Boy Choir and Mastering Organ Improvisation
In this insightful interview, German organ improviser and cathedral cantor Julian Beutmiller discusses his extensive training in church music, organ improvisation techniques, and the unique German approach to educating church musicians. Julian explains the rigorous curriculum involved in earning a church music degree in Germany, highlighting the necessity of proficiency in multiple instruments, conducting, music theory, Gregorian chant, and liturgy. He shares valuable insights on mastering organ improvisation, including how aspiring musicians can develop skills through structured practice…
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