- M.S. and Ed. D., Columbia University
- B.S. in Music Education, SUNY Fredonia
BIO
RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM
Herbert L. Schultz
Professor of Music
1923 - 2007
Herbert L. Schultz was born in Fredonia, NY on December 24, 1923. He passed away on October 2, 2007. He was awarded the B.S. in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia, and both the M.S. and Ed. D. from Columbia. A Bronze Star recipient during World War II, Dr. Schultz was a member of the 84th Infantry Band, a marksman, a gold medal athlete in the Allied Olympics, and played a pivotal role in the capture of a senior German SS officer (after which he was told by the British: "Please don't do that again!")
Dr. Schultz was on the faculty of ¶¶Òõ̽̽ for 30 years – from 1956-1986. He was the conductor of the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Band for his entire time here at ¶¶Òõ̽̽, founded the Vermont Wind Ensemble, ran ¶¶Òõ̽̽'s High School Summer Music Session for many years, and taught the music education courses in the Music Department.
He was active as a guest conductor and adjudicator throughout the United States, including an appearance as guest conductor of the US Army Band. As founder of the American Winds Concert Band, he conducted over 200 concerts throughout Europe over twenty years, receiving the Golden Meritorious Award from the Alliance for All European Music Societies, the highest award given to conductors in Europe. The citation for this award made particular note of his contribution to improving international relations, breaking borders, and reducing prejudice through excellence in band music. In this country, his prowess as a band director was recognized by election to the prestigious American Bandmasters Association. Dr. Schultz held state, regional, and national offices in many music organizations, including serving as President of the Association of Concert Bands, Eastern Division President of the Music Educators National Conference, and on the Board of Directors of the John Philip Sousa Foundation.
Dr. Schultz founded the Northeast Music Festival and developed it from a single group of 40 - 50 high school students at Ira Allen Chapel, to a four-day festival with two high school bands and an adult community band that occurs every November in Lake Placid, NY, and is part of his ongoing legacy.
Dr. Schultz was not someone who bragged, and I suspect most students he encountered wouldn't even be aware of his biographical details. To them, Herb Schultz was "just" a wonderful man who would do anything for you and didn't seem to have a mean bone in his body. When Dennis Wilson, trombonist with the Count Basie Orchestra and a faculty member of the University of Michigan, came to Vermont a few years ago to conduct the All-State Jazz Band, he made special note of Herb's presence at the concert and thanked him in front of a packed Flynn Theatre for all that Dr. Schultz had done for him.
I first met Dr. Schultz when I was in high school (playing in the Northeast Music Festival), worked for him as a counselor at the summer session, and played for him in the Vermont Wind Ensemble. Over the course of time, I have been honored to follow him as conductor of both the Concert Band and the Wind Ensemble, and Director of the Northeast Music Festival. In all those years, he always struck me as someone who really cared about giving people of all ages the opportunity to both enjoy music and have a meaningful learning experience.
The Music Department dedicated our Homecoming Concert on October 4 to Dr. Schultz, and last night's ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Band concert, also dedicated to his memory, featured some of his favorite pieces.
Dr. Schultz is survived by his wife, Jean, of Westford, and three adult children.
- D. Thomas Toner, Assoc. Prof. and Chair of the Department of Music, November 12, 2007
Area(s) of expertise
Music education, Concert Band, Vermont Wind Ensemble
Bio
RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM
Herbert L. Schultz
Professor of Music
1923 - 2007
Herbert L. Schultz was born in Fredonia, NY on December 24, 1923. He passed away on October 2, 2007. He was awarded the B.S. in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia, and both the M.S. and Ed. D. from Columbia. A Bronze Star recipient during World War II, Dr. Schultz was a member of the 84th Infantry Band, a marksman, a gold medal athlete in the Allied Olympics, and played a pivotal role in the capture of a senior German SS officer (after which he was told by the British: "Please don't do that again!")
Dr. Schultz was on the faculty of ¶¶Òõ̽̽ for 30 years – from 1956-1986. He was the conductor of the ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Band for his entire time here at ¶¶Òõ̽̽, founded the Vermont Wind Ensemble, ran ¶¶Òõ̽̽'s High School Summer Music Session for many years, and taught the music education courses in the Music Department.
He was active as a guest conductor and adjudicator throughout the United States, including an appearance as guest conductor of the US Army Band. As founder of the American Winds Concert Band, he conducted over 200 concerts throughout Europe over twenty years, receiving the Golden Meritorious Award from the Alliance for All European Music Societies, the highest award given to conductors in Europe. The citation for this award made particular note of his contribution to improving international relations, breaking borders, and reducing prejudice through excellence in band music. In this country, his prowess as a band director was recognized by election to the prestigious American Bandmasters Association. Dr. Schultz held state, regional, and national offices in many music organizations, including serving as President of the Association of Concert Bands, Eastern Division President of the Music Educators National Conference, and on the Board of Directors of the John Philip Sousa Foundation.
Dr. Schultz founded the Northeast Music Festival and developed it from a single group of 40 - 50 high school students at Ira Allen Chapel, to a four-day festival with two high school bands and an adult community band that occurs every November in Lake Placid, NY, and is part of his ongoing legacy.
Dr. Schultz was not someone who bragged, and I suspect most students he encountered wouldn't even be aware of his biographical details. To them, Herb Schultz was "just" a wonderful man who would do anything for you and didn't seem to have a mean bone in his body. When Dennis Wilson, trombonist with the Count Basie Orchestra and a faculty member of the University of Michigan, came to Vermont a few years ago to conduct the All-State Jazz Band, he made special note of Herb's presence at the concert and thanked him in front of a packed Flynn Theatre for all that Dr. Schultz had done for him.
I first met Dr. Schultz when I was in high school (playing in the Northeast Music Festival), worked for him as a counselor at the summer session, and played for him in the Vermont Wind Ensemble. Over the course of time, I have been honored to follow him as conductor of both the Concert Band and the Wind Ensemble, and Director of the Northeast Music Festival. In all those years, he always struck me as someone who really cared about giving people of all ages the opportunity to both enjoy music and have a meaningful learning experience.
The Music Department dedicated our Homecoming Concert on October 4 to Dr. Schultz, and last night's ¶¶Òõ̽̽ Band concert, also dedicated to his memory, featured some of his favorite pieces.
Dr. Schultz is survived by his wife, Jean, of Westford, and three adult children.
- D. Thomas Toner, Assoc. Prof. and Chair of the Department of Music, November 12, 2007
Areas of Expertise
Music education, Concert Band, Vermont Wind Ensemble