Walter Schneider | Composers

Walter Schneider-Argenbühl was born on 26th September, 1924 in Leitmeritz (Bohemia).
He had his first lessons in music theory and piano under his father, who was a teacher. At young age, Walter Schneider already wrote some light compositions and when he was 17, his first march was premièred by the local band. After the end of the Great War, Schneider came to Sweden and played in a band, first piston in Eb, later tuba, euphonium and finally his favorite instrument, the trombone. He also was a very successful soloist, and member of the symphonic orchestra in Köping. 1961 he returned to Germany and settled in the Allgau. He continued his band activities and played dance music. During that time he wrote many of his compositions. He also performed his pieces with his own band and experienced great success.
Walter Schneider died on 4th July, 2000 at the age of 75.