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Del Schroeder: Clarinet, Flute, Piano, Saxophone

Genre: Classical, Jazz

RIYL: John Coltrane, Charlie Parker

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Influences: Charlie Parker, Lester "Prez" Young, Jackie McLean, John Coltrane

Background:

The San Diego Concert Band features saxophonist Del Schroeder, who in 1971 began teaching music lessons teaching music at local schools like Sunset View, Barnard, Correia Middle School, and Loma Portal elementary. Schroeder - who earned a master’s degree in music arts from San Diego State University - also plays piano, flute, and clarinet. Other local groups she founded include the Warren Walker Middle School Band, the Peninsula Wind Ensemble, and Band at the Beach.