Harald Demmer

Harald Demmer is a percussion lecturer at the Music and Arts University of the City of Vienna (MUK) since 1991. His career spans extensive performance roles with renowned ensembles like the Wiener Staatsoper, Salzburger Festspiele, and Klangforum Wien. He specializes in percussion, composition, and interdisciplinary projects such as multimedia concerts (e.g., 'Light Painting' and 'Across Africa').

• Teaching: Percussion instruction at Mödling, Schönkirchen, and Hainburg music schools since 1988.
• Ensembles: Active in classical (Haydn Akademie, Music on line) and contemporary music (Ensemble 20. Jahrhundert, Drum Artic).
• Education: Conducted workshops on percussion pedagogy and rhythm theory at institutions like Schloss Zeillern.

His work integrates traditional and modern approaches to music performance and education, emphasizing ensemble collaboration and cross-genre experimentation.