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Martin Gotthard Schneider

1930 – 2017

German composer and director of church music

Composer KirchenmusikdirektorUniversity teacher
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About Martin Gotthard Schneider

Lived 1930 – 2017 (aged 86). Martin Gotthard Schneider was a German composer, kirchenmusikdirektor, university teacher, hymnwriter, theologian and musician.

Martin Gotthard Schneider (26 April 1930 – 3 February 2017) was a German theologian, church musician, Landeskantor (state cantor), songwriter, and academic teacher. He is known for prize-winning songs of the genre Neues Geistliches Lied, such as "Danke" and "Ein Schiff, das sich Gemeinde nennt".

Career Born in Konstanz, Schneider studied Protestant theology and church music in Heidelberg, Tübingen and Basel.

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Important facts

Born
26 April 1930, Constance
Birth century
20th century
Died
3 February 2017, Constance
Occupation
Composer, Kirchenmusikdirektor, university teacher, hymnwriter, theologian, musician
Nationality
Germany
Employers
University of Freiburg, Hochschule für Musik Freiburg
Awards
Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Martin Gotthard Schneider?

German composer and director of church music (1930-2017)

When was Martin Gotthard Schneider born?

Martin Gotthard Schneider was born on 26 April 1930 in Constance.

When did Martin Gotthard Schneider die?

Martin Gotthard Schneider died on 3 February 2017 in Constance.

What was Martin Gotthard Schneider's occupation?

Martin Gotthard Schneider was a composer, kirchenmusikdirektor, university teacher, hymnwriter, theologian and musician.

What nationality was Martin Gotthard Schneider?

Martin Gotthard Schneider was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Martin Gotthard Schneider

· Wikidata: Q1903872

· DBpedia: Martin Gotthard Schneider

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