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KARL SCHULZ
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Karl Schulz
Pianist
Karl is a semi-professional, jazz-focussed pianist with 14 years of musical experience across genres, including jazz, rock, jam, funk, fusion, choral, theater, reggae, and classical. In his hometown of Weston, Connecticut, Karl has enjoyed performing at a wide range of venues, from farmers markets to political fundraisers to graduation parties, and much in between! Now a student and active performer at Columbia University in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, he looks to continue engaging with the city's vibrant and historic music scene.
Karl's musical accolades include:
- CMEA All-State and Western Region Jazz Bands
- HALO Award for "Best Orchestra" in the musicals Sister Act, Shrek, and Vintage Hitchcock
- Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
- WestonArts Music Leadership Award
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Jazz at The Forum with Anat Cohen
- Standing Room Only at Factory Underground
- Jazz at Columbia University's Italian Academy Teatro
- 10th Anniversary Beechwood Open
- Georgetown Day
- Westport Country Playhouse Pop-Up Art Show
- Weston Fine Arts Festival
- SoNo Arts Festival
- Sherwood Island Shorefest
- Red White and Blues Music Festival
- Lachat Town Farm Weston Against Cancer Fundraiser
- Emmanuel Church Fair
- Norfield Grange Earth Day Celebration
- WPKN Radio, "Sometimes Classical"
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Music and Community
In addition to performing, Karl enjoys bringing music to local communities "behind the scenes." From 2019 through 2023, Karl was one of two voting members of the student board of WestonArts, a highly active 501(c)(3) organization that promotes the arts in Weston, CT. Here, Karl spearheaded, directed, coordinated, and stage-managed a two-day music lineup for the two original Weston Fine Arts Festivals, which featured notable performers like José Feliciano, Chris Coogan, the Bar Car Band, and Teddy Goldstein. Following this accomplishment, Karl used this organizational experience for similar endeavors, putting together community music events such as the 2022 and 2023 Weston Red White and Blues Music Festival, the annual Spring Pop-Up Sale and Earth Day Celebration at the Norfield Grange, and weekly summer performances at the Weston Senior Center. Looking forward, Karl intends to take advantage of diverse musical opportunities to cultivate community.
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Testimonials
"New Paradigm Theatre has had Karl perform a few times and have been impressed each time with his professionalism and talent. He is a lovely and creative soul who collaborates well and is a bonus for any event. Our Broadway performers were so wowed by his talent and his contribution to our shows and our audiences were equally as impressed. His skills are beyond his years, but more importantly his spirit and willingness to perform with others is outstanding. As a professional performer myself, I see great things ahead for this young man."
"Karl played at our biannual holiday party this past December. There were almost 100 people there and Karl's piano playing was - by far - the #1 highlight of the evening. Our guests were blown away. He arrived a little early, got himself set up at the piano, and played the most fantastic jazz and holiday music for over three hours. We have him on the calendar for our gathering two years from now! He is a star: a lovely, polite and extremely talented musician. We are lucky to have him!"
"Last year I hired Karl to play piano at a fundraising event for over 100 people. He set an upbeat and fun tone for the evening. Karl's talent, maturity, and professionalism exceed his years. I highly recommend this young man, and will be hiring him again for future events."