Felix Schaepers: Diabelli-Contest 2014

Felix Schaepers - Born 1939 in Gemen (Borken district)
- Attended primary school in Gemen, then went on to grammar school
- After graduating from grammar school, studied German and Catholic religion in Münster and Tübingen to become a grammar school teacher
- Married since August 1967, two children
- Following teacher training at schools in Warendorf and Münster, taught German and Catholic religious education at Thomas Morus Grammar School in Oelde (Westphalia) from 1969
- Retired in February 2002

Since I was a child, I’ve been keen on (mostly classical) music. I play the violin and viola in various ensembles (orchestral and chamber music, with a special liking for string quartets). Over time, I’ve felt an increasing desire to learn more about the "composer’s trade", i.e. to compose my own music.
Over the years, I’ve devoted myself to musical composition by teaching myself (composition exercises using theory books by H. Grabner, W. Maler and others). I enjoy using the Finale and Capella programs to work on my compositions.
I’ve published more than 30 pieces on the MyOwnMusic internet portal, where my works have frequently been listed among the Top 10. To listen to my music on the internet, go to https://www.myownmusic.de and enter my pseudonym "theophil". Most of my pieces are listed in the “Classical” category, and in my understanding “classical” covers a wide variety of music.