Aberer Rolf
- Compositions
- General Information
- Education
- Activities
- Performances (Selection)
- Commissions (Selection)
- Awards
- Description of Style
- Discography, Projects
- Contact, Links
Compositions
General Information
Co-founder and director of the jazz seminar Dornbirn, freelancer for the Austrian broadcasting station ORF (manager of jazz/rock music), teacher at the Tyrolean State Conservatory (focus on Popular Music).
Education
| Period | Education | Instrument | Teacher | Education Organisation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1968
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Realgymnasium Dornbirn: secondary-school graduation diploma qualifying for university entrance | ||||
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geography studies | |||||
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music studies | |||||
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lessons with Eckinger Isla | |||||
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rhythm lessons with Billie Brooks | |||||
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theory, ear training, arrangement, composition lessons | |||||
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1978
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graduation |
Activities
| Period | Activity | Organisation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
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co-founder and director | |||
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freelancer in the production management of jazz and rock music | |||
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teacher with a focus on popular music | |||
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Trio Fool und Flissig: director of the ensemble, together with Ulrich Gabriel and Herbert van Smuer | |||
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The Williams Standard Jazz Quintett: director of the jazz formation | |||
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arrangements and support of the singer-songwriters | |||
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management and arrangements for CD productions and live concerts | |||
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music for commercials and industry films | |||
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music for several radio plays by Peter Klein, Michael Köhlmeier, Hubert Dragaschnig | |||
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Radio Vorarlberg: signations | |||
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ROLF A. Band: founder and leader | |||
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several formations: "Wanted", "And Mosa Lisa Smiles", "Glasshouse", "Good Morning", "G.S.Band", "Suspended Four", "Ralf Aberer Quartett" | |||
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Swiss Entertainment Orchestra SUO: member | |||
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composition and production of songs for children |
Performances (Selection)
| Period | Performance | Composition | Organisation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Commissions (Selection)
| Period | Commission | Composition | Commissioner (Organisation) | Commissioner (Person) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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musical arrangement of "Kiss me Kate", with Ulrich Gabriel | ||||
Awards
| Period | Award | Composition | Awarding Organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
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1989
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honorary prize | ||
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2007
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Toni Russ Award |
Description of Style
I compose quite traditionally, popular, harmonic or modal, from children's songs to big bands.
Discography, Projects
discography here
Contact, Links
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