The members of the Singphoniker met in 1980 while they were students and members of the chorus at the Munich "Hochschule". Their first appearances evolved out of their classical training as singers and their common interest in jazz, the music of the 1920's, and music from the era of the Beatles. The unusual success of their performances transformed their "fun" into a lively seriousness and professional careers. Through their concert activities, and numerous radio and television presentations, the Singphoniker have become a byword with the public and the press.