Background
Schimmel, William Michael was born on September 22, 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Leonard Francis and Marie Frances (Baumkratz) Schimmel.
Schimmel, William Michael was born on September 22, 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Leonard Francis and Marie Frances (Baumkratz) Schimmel.
Bachelor of Music, Juilliard School Music, 1969. Diploma, Neupauer Conservatory Music, 1969. Master of Science, Juilliard School Music, 1970.
D. Museum Arts, Juilliard School Music, 1973.
Instructor, Neupauer Conservatory Music, Philadelphia, 1967-1976;
dean, Neupauer Conservatory Music, Philadelphia, since 1976;
staff composer, Mercury Records, New York City, 1969-1971;
professor music, Brooklyn College, 1971-1976;
instructor, Julliard School Music, New York City, 1973-1974. Composer-in-residence Merry Enterprises Theater, Inc., New York City, since 1982;co-founder The Tango Project, New York City, since 1982. Co-director Institute for Private Studies, New York City, since 1987.
Artist-in-residence American Accordionist's Association.
Member Composer's Concordance (board directors since 1985), Accordion Arts Society (founder 1974).
Married Micki Judy Goodman. 1 child, Michael Joseph.