Lars Seniuk

Lars Seniuk is a Professor of Trumpet and Head of the Jazz Program at the Music and Arts Private University of the City of Vienna (MUK) since 2019. A versatile musician with expertise as a jazz trumpeter, composer, and conductor, he has been a faculty member at prestigious institutions such as the Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts, Hamburg State Youth Jazz Orchestra, and Weimar University. His research focuses on the intersection of jazz and new music, electronic music integration, artists' health, and higher education didactics.

• Key affiliations: MUK, Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts
• Leadership roles: Founder of Miteinander durch Musik e.V., former head of Hamburg State Youth Jazz Orchestra

His research and teaching emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, music pedagogy, and social impact through music. Projects like Miteinander durch Musik e.V. highlight his commitment to refugee support and anti-racism initiatives.

Scientific Awards:

• Jury Recognition Prize at the Ars Docendi State Prize for Excellent Teaching (2022)
• ECHO Jazz Award Nomination with New German Art Orchestra (2016)
• International Made In New York Jazz Competition winner

Seniuk conducts workshops globally, serves as an embouchure specialist, and contributes to institutions like hr-Bigband, NDR Big Band, and WDR Big Band. He also established the Jazz & Gender working group in 2018.