Jacqueline Schmidt is a professional performing artist and music instructor in Portland, Oregon. As an orchestral violist, Dr. Schmidt has broad experience, performing with groups such as the Oregon Ballet Theatre, the Eugene Symphony Orchestra, the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, the Oregon Mozart Players, the Corvallis Symphony, the Eugene Opera, the Cedar Rapids Symphony, the Quad-Cities Symphony, and, as Principal Violist, with the Oskaloosa Symphony Orchestra. She has performed with some of the world's top artists, including Joshua Bell, Sharon Isbin, Van Cliburn, PDQ Bach (Peter Schickele), Andre Watts, Christian Lindberg, Glen Dicterow, and Yo-Yo Ma. During her tenure with the Eugene Symphony Orchestra, Dr. Schmidt performed the West Coast premieres of works by John Corigliano (Oscar-winning composer of "The Red Violin"), John Adams, and Aaron Jay Kernis.
She has performed in Las Vegas with the Persian pop star Dariush at the Mandalay Bay. Her album credits include former Miss America Katie Harman’s “Soul of Love” (MAH Records, 2007); "Gottschalk: A Night in the Tropics," (Naxos, 1999); Mason Williams' "Electrical Gas," (Skookum Records, 2005); and Seraphim's "God is Our Friend,” (Gentle Spirit Music, 2004).
Jacqueline Schmidt, Viola's Friend Space (Randomized)
Minneapolis!. Nice little record company there on East Lake St. I recorded 8 albums with them. (easy listening).. Mill City Music (Swallowtail Records). Good people!. Good luck. you have a beautiful clear tone...DW
gracias a ti Jacqueline por admitirnos y gustar de nuestra musica, lo mismo nos pasa con la tuya, gran talento en la viola, saludos y lo mejor para ti, O.T.C.B.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas. It's that time of the year again. Jingles, laughter, parties and celebration… to wish someone dear and close, miss someone the heart yearns… to remember the good old times, fun we had…when we dance, sing and party and get the best decorations on the tree… when Jesus rules everyone's thoughts… and you mine.
Its Christmas time again. The season of renewal, Love, faith, charity and all that is beautiful chimes greatly in to every heart beating in celebrations of Spirit, togetherness, and affirmation.
Wishing you, Jacqueline, the brightest joys of the Christmas season.
Music is a moral law. It gives a soul to the universe, Wings to the mind, Flight to the imagination, A charm to sadness And life to everything. Fine music is the essence of order And leads to all that is just and good, Of which it is the invisible, But nevertheless dazzling, passionate and eternal form. (Plato)
Love and peace to you, Jacqueline. May God bless you always. Nabeel
dear Jacqueline, you made a very smart request... if you ever come to Italy or if we ever come to Oregon, we will play together for sure... kisses, daniele
Very nice to meet you. Wonderful playing and beautiful picture. I'm a big fan of Katie Harman and have her CD. What a small world. I will have to listen again for your playing. Best wishes with all you do in music and in life. ~ Amanda
