Background
Theimer, Axel Knut was born on March 10, 1946 in St. Johann, Tirol, Austria. Son of Otto and Iris M. (Zerzawy) Theimer. came to the United States, 1969.
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Axel Knut Theimer
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Axel Knut Theimer, music educator. Recipient Burlington Northern Faculty Achievement award St. John's University, 1989. Member National Association Teachers Singing (board governors Minnesota 1984-1988), American Choral Directors Association (chairman repertoire and standards committee North Center division 1985-1994), Music. Educators National Conference, Music Teachers National Association.
Education
Bachelor, St. John's University, Collegeville, Minnesota, 1971. Master of Fine Arts in Choral Conducting, University Minnesota, 1974. Doctor Music Arts in Voice Performance, University Minnesota, 1984.
Career
Conductor, Chorus Viennensis, Vienna, Austria, 1967-1969;
instructor, St. John's U., 1969-1975;
assistant professor, St. John's U., 1975-1981;
associate professor, St. John's U., 1981-1987;
professor, St. John's U., since 1987. Member of faculty Voice Care Network, Minneapolis, since 1981, assistant director, 1986-1990, president of the board directors since 1990, president, executive director, since 1991. Dir, Kantorei, Minneapolis,1988-.
Vocal and choral clinician throughout United States, since 1988. Board directors Intercollegiate Men's Chorus, since 1988. Founder, music director Amadeus Chamber Symphony, since 1991.
Achievements
Membership
Member National Association Teachers Singing (board governors Minnesota 1984-1988), American Choral Directors Association (chairman repertoire and standards committee North Center division 1985-1994), Music. Educators National Conference, Music Teachers National Association.
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Married Lois A. Worms, July 3, 1976. Children: Kira, Natalia, Stefan.
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Religion
Roman Catholic
Education
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1971
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1974
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1984