Professor Max Hiendlmayr was born in Bavaria. He received his education in music in Regensburg and attended the Academie of Music in Beuron where he received his degree as Professor of Music. Besides being organist in Straubing, he was Organist and Choir Dirctor at the Basilica in Ottobeuren, Bavaria before coming to Alton, Illinois.

His credits include Organist and Choir Director of St. Mary's Church in Alton, IL for approximately 50 years. He played viola in the Alton Civic Orchestra from it's conception. He directed the United Singers of St. Louis for over 30 years during which time they appeared in Detroit and Chicago. He was Conductor and Artistic Director of the Song Festival of North American Singers League in St. Louis. He also directed the St. Louis Symphony and 4,000 singers on the stage of Kiel Auditorium.