Johannes Baumann

Johannes Baumann was born in Oberkirch/Baden and completed his training at the Hohner Conservatory with the main subjects of accordion and conducting. Further studies took place with Walter Hügler and Bernd Maltry. In addition, he attended masterclasses with Douglas Bostock, Jacob de Haan and Johann Mösenbichler.  

He is a highly sought-after lecturer and judge and, following Karl Perenthaler, leads the Hohner Orchestra Trossingen 1927 e.V. 

Johannes Baumann is a much-sought-after conductor with orchestras such as the Projection Orchestra Breisgau, the Orchestra of the District Association FDS-Rottweil, and the Baden-Württemberg State Youth Orchestra. 

As a juror, he has been active in national and international music competitions since 1985. In 2013 he took over the chairmanship of the highest-ranking jury at the World Music Festival in Innsbruck. He is a member of the Music Council of the DHV, a member of the expanded Presidium of the DHV, and since 2000 the state conductor of the Baden-Württemberg branch of the DHV. Here he is involved in organizing competitions and in conducting and jury training.