Join the Scholz Trumpet Quartet for their upcoming performance with the ProArts Society, themed “Trumpet Through Time”. This unique program requires 17 different instruments and takes the audience on a musical journey that highlights trumpet repertoire ranging from the 16th century to the present day. The quartet greatly enjoys discovering new repertoire of all different genres and is looking forward to sharing their passion for brass chamber music with the ProArts audience.
The Scholz Trumpet Quartet was established in 2020 by Richard Scholz along with his three sons Andrew, Mark and Paul. Playing trumpet quartets has always been a bonding activity in the household but became serious in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, when the family started their series of online concerts. Livestreaming performances became their outlet for musical expression during a time where very few groups were actively performing. As the world opened up, they grasped every opportunity to perform and can be seen playing concerts and recitals all around Alberta.
In their programs they take their audiences on a musical journey through different genres and eras of trumpet repertoire. Throughout their program they perform on 17 different instruments, and love to chat about what makes each one special! In their programs they take their audiences on a musical journey through different genres and eras of trumpet repertoire. Throughout their program they perform on 17 different instruments, and love to chat about what makes each one special!
Richard Scholz (trumpet) boasts a career spanning over 30 years of performing in the Calgary area. Described as a “commanding, dynamic player”, he has been the principal trumpet player for the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra since 2009 and has been performing with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra since 1995. Andrew Scholz (bass trumpet/trombone) prides himself on versatility among the low-brass family. He has performed with groups such as the Red Deer Symphony Orchestra, PrimeTime Big Band, Symphony of the Kootaneys and Alberta Winds. He is an active low brass clinician and owns Scholz Music Works – a company that repairs string, brass, and woodwind instruments.
Mark Scholz (trumpet) has a passion for music performance and education. He can be seen performing with groups around Calgary including the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Red Deer Symphony Orchestra, Rocky Mountain Symphony Orchestra, Calgary Bach Society, Festival Chorus, Altius Brass and PrimeTime Big Band. Mark also enjoys leading clinics and runs a private studio out of his home where he enjoys teaching and collaborating with his students.
Paul Scholz (trumpet) began his music career at age 5 on the violin but always had a desire to pick up the trumpet. He began playing trumpet with his school band and his love for the trumpet was soon solidified. He is now a trumpet performer in the city of Calgary, having played with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Festival Chorus and Altius Brass, just to name a few.
