Adrian Niegot

Prof. Dr. Adrian Niegot is a full professor of Music Education and Music Didactics at Faculty 2 of Folkwang University of the Arts, where he has been serving since 2015. He is also the study programme coordinator for Music Teaching. Previously, he held teaching positions at Bergische Universität Wuppertal and served as a senior teacher for music and German at a secondary school in Duisburg.

His educational background includes a doctorate (Dr. phil.) from Folkwang University of the Arts in 2014, with a dissertation on historical meaning formation and validity in music education. He completed his teacher training at Folkwang-Hochschule Essen and the University of Duisburg-Essen, earning his first state examination in 2001/2004, followed by the second state examination in 2007. He also holds a degree in Catholic Church Music (A-Examen, 2003) and a C-Examen in church music from Münster (1993).

Adrian Niegot’s research centers on epistemological, cultural-theoretical, and educational-philosophical foundations of music pedagogy. His work explores historical meaning-making in musical contexts, symbolic orders of knowledge, and the integration of contemporary music in school curricula. He investigates how aesthetic practices and cultural semiotics shape music education, particularly through the lens of composers like Hanns Eisler.

The publications listed reflect a strong thematic focus on music didactics, historical consciousness, and political dimensions of music. There is a recurring engagement with Hanns Eisler, memory theory, and the philosophical underpinnings of music education. His works span journal articles, book chapters, and educational materials, demonstrating both scholarly depth and practical classroom relevance.

• Excellence Scholarship of Folkwang University of the Arts (2010)
• Prizewinner of the German Study Prize (2004)

He is a member of several academic societies, including the Arbeitskreis Musikpädagogische Forschung (AMPF), Gesellschaft für Musikpädagogik (GMP), Bundesfachgruppe Musikpädagogik (BFG), and the Internationale Hanns Eisler Gesellschaft (IHEG). While no formal students or grants are listed, his role as a doctoral supervisor and study coordinator suggests active academic mentorship. His work bridges theoretical research and practical music teaching, particularly in secondary and higher education contexts.

Adrian Niegot has also been involved in artistic projects as an organist, choir conductor, and composer, particularly of songs for children and youth choirs. He has initiated and led interdisciplinary cultural events, reflecting a commitment to integrating music with broader educational and societal themes.