Thomas Schmidt (21)

US pianist, performs as soloist, chamber musician, organist, conductor, and teacher. In 1991, Dr. Schmidt was appointed Director of Music at Saint Peter’s Lutheran Church in New York City, where in addition to his duties as organist and director of choral activities, he performs a weekly organ recital and organizes the weekly Classical Concert Series. He founded the Basically Bach at Saint Peter’s festival in 1993, which has become an annual addition to the city’s musical life. Before his appointment to Saint Peter’s, he was Professor of Piano at Concordia College in Bronxville, New York for twenty-four years. Dr. Schmidt earned his undergraduate degree in church music at Valparaiso University, and holds advanced degrees in piano performance from the University of Wisconsin and Yale.