Peter Samuel Schroeder

Performance Experience

Professional Education

Capilano University | North Vancouver

Coursework toward Bachelor of Music, Jazz Studies Degree Program | 2000–2003

Studied under Chris Sigerson, Ross Taggart, Lorne Kellet, and Al Wold

Grant MacEwan University — North Vancouver

Diploma of Music with Honours - Dean's List, Piano Performance | 1994–1996

Studied under Charles Austin

University of Alberta — Edmonton, AB

Coursework toward Bachelor of Arts, Major in Music | 1993–1994

Concordia University of Edmonton, AB

Coursework toward Bachelor of Arts, Major in Music | 1992–1993

Alberta College - Edmonton, AB

Private classical piano instruction under Concert Pianist, Mrs. Helen Schmidt | 1987–1994

Private Jazz Instruction with Bob Stroup. Bill Ames, Andrew Glover

Private RCM Piano Instruction since 1980

Professional Summary

Recognized professional pianist, composer, producer, and live entertainer with more than 25 years of performance experience across Canada, international cruise contracts, festivals, corporate events, weddings, theatre productions, luxury private events, and touring productions. Experienced in jazz, Latin, salsa, classical, funk, pop, R&B, and contemporary performance styles. Founder of Fine Art Productions, providing professional music, photography, and visual art services since 1998.

Core Competencies

· Live Piano Performance - Worship, Classical, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Groove, House, Latin, and Salsa Piano

· Corporate Entertainment

· Wedding & Private Event Performance

· Music Production & Composition

· Studio Recording

· Cruise Ship Entertainment - Guest Entertainer Latin Band/Orchestra

· Stage Performance

· Music Direction

· Band Collaboration

· Client Relations

Performance Experience (Summary List)

HouseCall Piano Lessons - North Shore, BC

Owner / Operator / Instructor / Producer | 2007-2018

Professional Piano Instructor | 30+ students per week, in their homes.

La Candela (Mark Beaty) - Vancouver, BC

Pianist | 2009-2010

• Performed salsa, timba, and Latin music locally and internationally for large local and international festivals, private events, and corporate functions with recognized artists David Lopez - vocals/percussion, Mark Beaty - bass/vocals (Island Symphony Orchestra), Miguel Benevides (Somos Music) - timbales/vocals, and Malcomb Aiken (Mazacote) - trumpet/vocals, Paul Bray - congas, and vocals.

• Vancouver Olympic Games - Opening Ceremony Celebrations - City of Vancouver – Robson Square | 2010

  Performed salsa, timba, and Latin music in downtown Vancouver

• Lime Restaurant Fiesta Party- Vancouver, BC

• Sacramento Jazz Festival - Sacramento, California

• In the House Festival - Vancouver, BC

Adonis Puentes Band - West Coast - Vancouver, BC

Pianist | 2007-2008

• Performed Cuban salsa, timba, and Latin pop music throughout Vancouver and Western Canada with acclaimed Cuban vocalist Adonis Puentes and world-renowned collaborators Gilberto Mereaux "Gilbertonn" - drum set/timbales/congas (Charanga Habenera), Jose Sanchez "El Jose"- drum set/timbales/congas, vocals (Alex Cuba), Miguelito Valdes - trumpet/ vocals/percussion (Buena Vista Social Club's Omara Portuondo and Afro-Cuban All-Stars), Miles Bigalow - congas (Orlando "Maraca" Valle).

• Harmony Arts Festival (Headliner) - West Vancouver, BC

• Africa Day Festival - Calgary, AB

• University of Calgary Cuban Music Clinic, Calgary, AB

• House band, performing weekly, at Premium Martini Bar/Restaurant - Victoria, BC

Salsa Beat - Canadian-based International salsa band

Pianist | 2002–2010

Performed salsa, timba, traditional Latin, Latin jazz, jazz, contemporary Latin pop, and dance music styles.

• Performed hundreds of times, in numerous festivals, soft-seat theatres, fundraisers, private, civic, and corporate functions and events throughout British Columbia, and completed 6 contracts as Guest Entertainers on Royal Caribbean and Princess cruise ships with routes to Puerto Rico, through the Caribbean, the United States, Mexico, and Europe.

• Recorded debut CD 'Gozala'.

• Completed 6x 3-4 month contracts with Royal Caribbean International Cruise Line and one contract with Princess Cruises, touring throughout the Caribbean, Europe, and the USA

• Carnival Del Sol Festival -Vancouver, BC

• House band at Mexican fusion restaurant Zocalo, multiple years - Vancouver, BC

Marlin Ramazzini Orchestra

Pianist | 2002–2004

• Performed in large format Salsa Orchestra at private, civic, and corporate events, clubs, and festivals across B.C., with Juno award-winning and West Coast Music Award-nominated band leaders Marlin Ramazzini and Fito Garcia, their album 'Quiero Ser Yo' was nominated for Best World Album.

• Vancouver Jazz Festival - Vancouver, BC

• Mesa Luna's Latin Night Club - Vancouver

• Hot Jazz Club - Vancouver, BC

• Tomato Festival - Oliver, BC

• Sun Peaks Resort - Kamloops, BC

• Polish Hall - Vancouver

• Mesa Luna Night Club (House Band) - Vancouver

• Milestones Grill - Whistler, BC

• Latin Fest - Maple Ridge, BC

• Car Fest - Commercial Drive - Vancouver

Royal Caribbean International Cruise Line (Caribbean, USA, and Mexico)

Pianist | 2002–2006

• Contract Guest Entertainer and Pianist, performing afternoon Jazz in Centrum and nightly main-stage performances for guests aboard cruise ships.

• Maintained professional client-facing entertainment standards for international audiences.

• Showcased on International radio shows

• Interviewed for local and international Latin Television channels, including Latino Soy

• Salsa Beats Songs Aired on Latino Soy Radio in Vancouver, featuring Marlin Ramazzini, Fito Garcia, and Peter Schroeder

Princess Cruises- Europe and USA: Azores Island - Portugal, Southampton - England, Spain, Gijon - France, New York

Pianist | 2010

• Guest entertainer and pianist performing Latin and salsa repertoire from New York to Europe.

Camilla Freed Jazz Duo
Pianist | 2002–2004
Performed jazz piano at Beecher’s Street Café, Hollyburn Lodge, Cypress Mountain, and private functions.

Amalia Band
Pianist/Keys | 2002

• Performed funk, fusion, dance, and electro pop music with Amalia Band with Artists Morgan Childs - drums, Alvin Cornista- Sax

• UBC Faculty of Music Year-End Grad Party - Vancouver, BC

Modern Dance Production 'DART' – Dr. Naomi Lefebvre Sell
Composer | 1999

• Composed, produced, engineered, recorded, and presented original music for the modern dance production 'DART', choreographed by renowned choreographer Naomi Lefebvre (now Dr. Naomi Lefebvre Sell, Trinity Laban - Academia.edu), presented at the FIREHALL Arts Centre in Vancouver, B.C.

New Asian Village Restaurant

Solo Pianist

• Performed solo classical, pop, jazz, and contemporary music weekly, for dinners at a premium restaurant.

Manulife Financial District - Edmonton, AB

Solo Pianist

• Performed solo classical, pop, and contemporary music at the center of Manulife Place, for crowds of shoppers and businesspeople eating lunch and working.

Tony and Tina’s Wedding
Pianist/keys | 1996

• Performed piano, keyboards, vocals, and acting roles in the live comedy dinner theatre production.

Far West
Pianist/Keys/Synths/Programmer/Dancer | 1999

• Performed keyboards and piano in the popular Top 40 band at Urban Lounge, Horseshoe Cocktail Club, and Yesterdays in St. Albert, Alberta.

Jeff Hendrick Group | Chris Andrew
Pianist/Keys | 1997–1999

• Substitute Pianist for Chris Andrew - Performed jazz trio and groove-based keyboard performances including New Year’s Gala celebrations at Back Door Vodka Bar and Lola’s in Edmonton.

Chain of Fools
Pianist/keys | 1999

• Performed piano with Edmonton’s well-known rhythm and blues band, Reds Rec Room.

The Jazz Thing
Pianist | 1997

• Performed jazz and funk piano for the University of Alberta Department of Physiology dinner and dance events.

Broc MacQueen Quartet
Pianist/keys | 1997

• Performed jazz fusion keyboard performances in Edmonton.

Grant MacEwan Showcase One Band
Pianist/keys | 1994–1996

• Performed jazz and funk piano, original compositions, television appearances, promotional performances, and touring performances to Banff, Alberta.

Ants On A Log
Pianist/keys | 1996

• Performed 70s rock and original compositions with television appearances, studio recording sessions, City Media Club performances, The Rev, and festival appearances.

Worlds Apart
Pianist/Synths/Keys | 1993

• Performed progressive rock at soft theatres (The Citadel) and large-scale civic events (Klondike Days Promenade and Music Festival - Edmonton, AB).

University of Alberta Fundraising & Gala Events
Pianist | 1992–1999

• Performed solo classical, jazz, and popular piano for Evening of Magic Firefighters Burn Treatment Fundraiser Galas, Alberta Foundation for Community Living Awards Gala, and numerous university and corporate events.

Wedding & Corporate Event Entertainment
Pianist | 1993–Present

• Performed for weddings, luxury private functions, cocktail receptions, and corporate galas at Hotel MacDonald Edmonton, Rutherford House, Coast Terrace Inn, Convention Inn South, Fantasy Land Hotel Ballroom, The Old Man’s Cabin, The Petroleum Club, Jericho Yacht Club, and many private luxury events.

Edmonton's Travelling Circus
Pianist | 1992

• Sight-read circus music at multiple shows around Edmonton, AB.

Awards & Recognition

· Dean’s List & High Honours — Grant MacEwan Community College

· Lois Armstrong Jazz Award

· Most Likely to Succeed Award & Cash Bursary — M.E. Lazerte Composite High School

Representative Clients, Festivals & Venues

· Vancouver Jazz Festival

· Carnival Del Sol Festival

· Sacramento Jazz Festival

· 2010 Vancouver Olympics Opening Ceremonies

· Harmony Arts Festival – West Vancouver

· Fundraiser for Autistic Children - Granville Island

· Lynn Valley Full Gospel

· Jericho Yacht Club

· Royal Caribbean International

· Princess Cruises

· FIREHALL Arts Centre

· Cypress Mountain

· Miss Canada

· Manulife Financial

· Reds Rec Room

· Hotel MacDonald Edmonton

· Fantasy Land Hotel Ballroom

· The Petroleum Club

· Price Waterhouse Corporate Galas

· Able Auctions Corporate Events

· University of Alberta Events

· Miss Canada Pageant

· City of Vancouver Events

· City of North Vancouver Events

Secondary Instruments

· Clarinet

· Guitar

· Bass

· Synths

· Keys/Rhodes

· Drums / Programming

· Mixing

· Percussion

· MIDI

Software

Logic X Pro + Plugins and Patch Collection

Music Producer | 2007 - Present

Professional References

Professional references upon request.