Sointu Scharenberg

Prof. Dr. Sointu Scharenberg is a Dean of Studies at Faculty I Music Education, Stuttgart University of Music and Performing Arts, with a distinguished career in music education and research. She has held leadership roles in academic committees and initiatives since the 2000s.

• Research Focus: Historical music education, didactics of new music, and phase-transparent teacher training programs.
• Committee Work: Member of the Senate (since 2008), Chair of the School Music Committee (since 2006), and active in national and regional educational policy groups.
• Associations: Participates in AMPF, BFG, EAS, and ISME.

Education: Studied school music, German studies, philosophy, psychology, and education in Kassel and Hanover. Completed her first state examination in 1987 and second in 1989. Earned her doctorate in philosophy in 1997 with a dissertation on Arnold Schoenberg's teaching methods.