Join the Scholz Trumpet Quartet for their upcoming performance with the ProArts Society, called “More Trumpets!” where they will perform a variety of different works using a variety of different instruments. Expect to hear some pieces that you know and love in all different genres, along with some selections that are new to you (and to the ensemble!) The quartet looks forward to sharing their passion for trumpet music with the ProArts audience.
During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, the Scholz Trumpet Quartet was formed by Richard, Mark, Andrew and Paul Scholz who livestream’d a concert series from their home as a way to continue their passion for performance during a time when no groups were actively performing. Playing trumpet quartets had always been a bonding activity in the household but became serious in the early stages of the pandemic when the family started their series of online concerts.
As the world started to open again, the Scholz Trumpet Quartet decided to take their show on the road and can now be seen performing around the province in churches, concert halls and care homes.
They are continually practicing and performing music from all different genres and time periods, and have even performed commissions from Canadian composers. The Scholz Trumpet Quartet can often be seen with around 15 different instruments at a single performance.
In addition to creating music, the ensemble loves to engage with the audience by chatting about their program and the instruments they play.
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, Red Deer Symphony Orchestra, Festival Chorus and Altius Brass, just to name a few.
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