Born on June 19 1927 in Wiesen, Burgenland Studies at the Vienna Academy of Music (structure with Alfred Uhl, music pedagogy, organ) and at Vienna University (history). Schoolteacher from 1949 at secondary schools and at the Haydn Conservatory in Eisenstadt; choirmaster from 1947 (director of the Eisenstadt Haydn Choir from 1950); Province of Burgenland choirmaster; activity in further education for teachers; teacher at chorale courses; organist. (Doblinger Catalogue)