Klaus-Jürgen Etzold

Prof. Klaus-Jürgen Etzold is a part-time Professor of Music Education and Internship Coordinator at the Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media. He has held roles such as honorary professor since 2001, internship officer, and head of music at the Hanover II teacher training college. His career includes founding and directing the Young Vocal Ensemble Hanover since 1981, as well as extensive radio productions with NDR. He has been actively involved in teacher training, holding positions like study assessor, senior teacher, and director of studies at Matthias-Claudius-Gymnasium in Gehrden since 1988.

• Education:
• Studied Music Education at Hanover University of Music and Drama (1978–1986)
• Studied English at University of Hanover (1978–1986)
• Postgraduate in Musicology/Music Education (1982–1986)

His research interests focus on music pedagogy, choral conducting, and teacher training methodologies. He has been instrumental in shaping interdisciplinary programs and teacher education curricula. While no personal awards are explicitly listed, his students and ensembles have achieved notable successes in competitions like 'Jugend musiziert.'

Advising and grants: He coordinates internships for the Interdisciplinary Bachelor's and Master's programs in music education. His work emphasized practical training and bridging academic and performance domains. He has maintained partnerships with educational institutions and radio collaborations for choral projects.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Young Vocal Ensemble Hanover and oversees teacher training initiatives at the university.