Eric Schultz
Eric Schultz (born September 7, 1990) is an American clarinetist, educator, and recording artist. He is known for championing contemporary classical music and works by living composers, and is a 2024 Grammy Music Educator of the Year nominee.[1] https://www.coastal.edu/ccustories/news/news-article/index.php?id=5566 https://www.wfxb.com/2023/05/15/ccus-eric-schultz-earns-grammy-2024-music-educator-award-quarterfinalist-nomination/ https://www.wbtw.com/news/grand-strand/conway/coastal-carolina-university-music-professor-eric-schultz-in-shock-over-grammy-nomination/ https://www.postandcourier.com/myrtle-beach/news/coastal-carolina-music-professor-in-running-for-grammy-award/article_e1f47002-f0ea-11ed-bf36-c7c8aacb7415.html Schultz serves as Associate Professor of Music and Director of Woodwind Studies at Coastal Carolina University.
Early life and education
Schultz was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, the University of Minnesota, and a Doctor of Musical Arts from Stony Brook University.
Career
Schultz is recognized for his work commissioning and premiering new works for the clarinet. He is the founding clarinetist of the Victory Players Chamber Orchestra and has performed widely as a soloist and ensemble artist. In 2024, he released his debut solo album, POLYGLOT, on Navona Records.https://www.navonarecords.com/catalog/nv6655/ https://www.navonarecords.com/news/inside-story-eric-schultz-polyglot/ https://icareifyoulisten.com/2024/10/polyglot-de-centers-the-canon/
He has performed with ensembles such as the Chelsea Symphony and Long Bay Symphony and appeared as principal clarinet in the 2023 Netflix film Maestro during the recreation of Bernstein’s orchestral debut at Carnegie Hall.https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Eric-Schultz-To-Perform-John-Coriglianos-Iconic-Clarinet-Concerto-With-The-Chelsea-Symphony-20240611
Awards and recognition
In addition to his Grammy nomination, Schultz received a Statewide Artist Fellowship from the South Carolina Arts Commission in 2024.https://www.scartshub.com/scac-announces-four-new-fellowship-recipients/ He is also a Buffet Crampon, AEA R88A, and Chedeville Artist.
Personal life
Schultz actively advocates for inclusive pedagogy and representation in classical music.
External links
BroadwayWorld – Corigliano Concerto Feature
WMBF News – GRAMMY Nomination Video
Coastal Carolina University Story
WFXB – GRAMMY Quarterfinalist Feature
Post and Courier – GRAMMY Story
South Carolina Arts Commission Fellowship Announcement
Coastal Carolina feature on album release
BroadwayWorld – Han Chen on POLYGLOT
References
- ↑ 'It's been a whirlwind': CCU music professor nominated for Grammy. 2023-05-10. Retrieved 2025-06-11 – via www.wmbfnews.com.
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