Maria Schneider Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 9 in |
Weight | 58 kg |
Date of Birth | November 27, 1960 |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Eye Color | Green |
Maria Schneider is a multiple Grammy award-winning American composer and conductor and leader of a world-renowned eponymous jazz orchestra. She is also considered to be one of the most crucial composers in the world of jazz as well as one of the few big-band leaders who don’t play but only conduct.
Born Name
Maria Lynn Schneider
Nick Name
Maria
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Windom, Minnesota, United States
Residence
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Maria attended the University of Minnesota, from where she graduated with a degree in music theory and composition in 1983.
Later, in 1985, Maria completed her master’s degree in Music at Eastman School of Music. During that time, she also received an NEA Apprenticeship Grant to study with Bob Brookmeyer.
Maria also attended the University of Miami for one year.
Occupation
Musician, Composer, Bandleader, Conductor
Genre
Jazz, Big Band, Avant-Garde, Contemporary Classical
Instruments
Piano
Labels
ArtistShare
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9Â in or 175Â cm
Weight
58 kg or 128 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Maria has dated –
- John William Fedchock – Maria was once married to jazz trombonist, bandleader, and arranger John William Fedchock. However, they later legally parted ways.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Thin eyebrows and lips
- Almond eye shape
- Green eyes
- Wide smile
Maria Schneider Facts
- After graduating from the Eastman School of Music in 1985, Maria was hired as a copyist and assistant by Canadian-American jazz pianist, arranger, composer, and bandleader, Gil Evans.
- She formed her first band in 1988, with her then-husband John William Fedchock. However, after their marriage was annulled and with that, the band was also debunked. Later, in 1992, Maria formed her own band called the Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra. The group has performed at various jazz festivals and concert halls in Europe, South America, and Asia.
- In 1994, Maria released her debut studio album titled Evanescence. It was compiled with a total of 9 tracks that included Wyrgly, Evanescence, Gumba Blue, Some Circles, Green Piece, Gush, My Lament, Dance You Monster to My Soft Song, and Last Season. From there, she went on to release several other albums including Sky Blue, Winter Morning Walks, The Thompson Fields, and Data Lords.
- The release of her 4th studio album Concert in the Garden (2004) earned Maria her first Grammy Award.
- She is an advocate for musicians’ rights and copyright. Besides that, she is also on the board of directors for the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.
- In her free time, she loves to watch birds. She has released several bird-related songs some of which are Cerulean Skies on Sky Blue, Waxwing on Coming About, Bird Count on Days of Wine and Roses, and Arbiters of Evolution on The Thompson Fields.
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