Katharina Sittler

Artistic and pedagogical education

• 2010: Master’s degree in Instrumental and Vocal Pedagogy with distinction, University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.
• 2007: Bachelor’s degree in Instrumental and Vocal Pedagogy with distinction, University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna.
• Studied classical voice with University Professor Georgia Michaelides and popular music voice with Patricia Simpson and Stephan Gleixner.
• 2002: Graduated with distinction from the Teacher Training College in Baden, qualifying to teach German and Music Education at lower secondary level.
• Continuing professional development in choral conducting, vocal training for children and adolescents, Complete Vocal Technique (CVT), and music education.

Teaching & Research

Teaching

• 2010–present: Teaching solo singing, children’s choir, vocal ensemble, piano, and music theory at Musikschulverband Bucklige Welt Süd.
• 2006–present: Teaching solo singing, children’s choir, vocal ensemble, and piano at Musikschulverband Bucklige Welt Mitte.
• Since autumn 2025, both associations, together with Kirchschlag and Bad Schönau, have formed the Musik- und Kunstschule Bucklige Welt.
• Experience teaching students aged six to over 60.

Academic work

• Master’s thesis on the Andrews Sisters.
• Diploma thesis on vocal training for children and adolescents.

Publications

Selected recording and film credits

• 2004: Vocals and lyrics for “Far Away,” featured in Die Jungen von der Paulstraße, directed by Maurizio Zaccaro.
• 2001: Vocals for “Fly Mary,” featured in the Polizeiruf 110 episode “Um Kopf und Kragen,” directed by Peter Patzak.

Further work experience

• Choral and solo singing since the age of 14.
• Regular solo performances since the age of 16 with a wide variety of bands, ensembles, and orchestras, primarily in pop and jazz.
• Extensive studio work for advertising, film scores, and other projects as a lead vocalist, backing vocalist, and lyricist.
• 2004 and 2011: Stood in for Astrid Wirtenberger on tour with Die Seer.
• Passionate choral conductor with Chor Leobersdorf.