Abbühl and Dillier head institutes in Lucerne
Susanne Abbuehl is the new head of the Institute of Jazz and Folk Music at the Lucerne School of Music, while Julian Dillier is the new head of the Institute of Music Education.
The singer and university lecturer Susanne Abbuehl will take over the position from March 1, 2019 as the successor to Hämi Hämmerli, who is retiring. Susanne Abbuehl brings practical experience in the field of jazz and folk music in the form of lectureships at various educational institutions, complemented by many years of research activity, involvement in various national committees and institutions as well as national and international networking.
Percussionist and university lecturer Julian Dillier will succeed Walter Hess, who is retiring. He is deputy director of the Kriens Music School and a longstanding rhythm and percussion teacher at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Julian Dillier will officially take up his new role as Head of the Institute of Music Education on September 1, 2019.
