René R. Schmidt

Background

Schmidt, René R. was born on September 17, 1952 in Glencoe, Minnesota, United States. Son of Victor John and Ruth M. (Goodeman) Schmidt.

Education

Bachelor in Music, Luther College, 1974. Master of Music Organ and Harpsichord, Southern Methodist University, 1978. Doctor of Philosophy in Musicology, University North Texas, 1992.

Career

Music instructor Dallas Indiana School District, 1978-1981, 85—. Adjunct music faculty Southern Methodist University, 1980, University North Texas, 1995. Museum instructor St. Philip's Catholic School, 1991-1992, Skidmore College University without Walls, fall 1992, 93.

Director children's chorus Lyric Opera Dallas, summer 1990. Director Dallas Boys Choir, 1989-1991, accompanist, assistant director, 1986-1989. Organist Christ Episcopal Church, Dallas, since 1976, choirmaster, since 1976.

Lecturer summer school English Organ Music Cleveland Lodge, Dorking, England, 1979. Presenter papers in field.

Achievements

• René R. Schmidt has been listed as a noteworthy music educator, organist, choirmaster by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Guild Organists (Dallas chapter, director education committee 1990-1993, exec committee 1987-1993, steering committee national convention Dallas 1993-1994, director recital series committee since 1994), American Musicological Society, Texas Museum Educators Association.

Connections

Father:

Victor John Schmidt

Mother:

Ruth M. (Goodeman) Schmidt