<sod>In 1855, he took an appointment as Professor of Music and Choral Conductor in [[Göttingen]].  Five years later, in 1860 he accepted the post of conductor of the Musikverein (Music Association) of Münster.<eod>
<sod>In 1855, he took an appointment as Professor of Music and Choral Conductor in [[Göttingen]].  Five years later, in 1860 he accepted the post of conductor of the Musikverein (Music Association) of Münster. During his 40 years of activity in Münster he received many honors and appointments.<ref>{{cite journal|last=Werra|first=Monika|language=German|chapter=Zeitgenössische Musik in Münster - Die Brahms-Rezeption 1862 bis 1876 im münsterischen Musikleben|title=Stadtgesellschaft im Wandel. Untersuchungen zur Sozialgeschichte Münsters im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert|editor=Franz-Josef Jakobi|location=Münster|year=1995|pages=357–394}}</ref> He received an honorary doctorate in 1897.<ref name="baker">{{cite book|title=Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Music and Musicians|year=1919|publisher=Schirmer|pages=339|edition=3rd|<eod>