Fresh wind in Nortorf: Musicians Hansen brings new momentum into the ensemble

Fresh wind in Nortorf: Musicians Hansen brings new momentum into the ensemble

Nortorf, Deutschland - In Nortorf, a fresh wind blows through the musical consecration of the The parish of Nortorf has created a full church musician position, which underlines the value of music within the community. Hansen has already made a name for himself in the region. His training in music sciences and church music at renowned universities has well prepared him for his new role. He has acquired both a bachelor and a master in musicology and a diploma in church music from the University of Greifswald.

originally from Rostock, Hansen moved to Magdeburg after his studies, where he worked in early musical education and church music. After returning to the north, he would now like to bring his expertise to Nortorf and plans to integrate the tried and tested together with the two pastors.

The further musical commitment

Hansen is responsible for a variety of musical activities in the community. He heads the cantore, a mixed choir with 45 members, a children's choir with 15 singers and a youth choir with 10 members. He also leads an orchestra with 30 musicians who accompanies the services, baptisms, weddings and funerals. His vision is to create a varied and lively music life in the community and to strengthen the promotion of young talent in the choirs.

The training for his position corresponds to the demanding requirements of a professional church musician, which are also defined in German Music Information Center . There, church music training is described as particularly challenging, which is reflected in the high artistic, scientific and increasingly pedagogical talent of graduates.

Markus Hansen will lead his first service in the “Winter Church” in the Markushaus on February 2nd, 2025 at 10 a.m. and the community can look forward to an enriching musical contribution.