DHV Courses: “Crash Course in General Music Theory” and “Setting Up & Arranging” – Germany
July 31st 2026
Christine Johnstone

The DHV Landesverband Baden-Württemberg e. V. will hold two courses this year as follows:
Online: “Crash Course in General Music Theory” which will take place on September 15th and 29th at 7pm. Basic knowledge of composition and harmony is required. The course will cover Basics of notation, Structure of scales, Intervals and chords, Importance of the circle of fifths and Standard cadenzas in major and minor.
“Setting Up & Arranging” Start: October 13th, 2026, at 7pm. Eight dates, 90 minutes each. Classes take place every 14 days; the follow-up dates are determined jointly in each case. The course will cover accompaniment, bass lines, accordion registration, additional and/or easy parts, music notation programs and examples of flexible instrumentation.
The course lecturer is Stephan Müller, who completed his training at the Hohner Conservatory in Trossingen and at the Jazz & Rock School in Freiburg. He gained musical experience in various bands and orchestras, both as a musician and as an ensemble leader.
Registrations close on August 15th, 2026. For further information email: sabine.koelz@dhv-ev.de
