Trombonist
- Member of the Brandenburg State Orchestra in Frankfurt/O. since 2014, performing on both tenor and bass trombone.
- Guest performances with orchestras such as the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, Hamburg Symphony Orchestra, NDR Radiophilharmonie, Komische Oper Berlin, Konzerthausorchester Berlin, and the Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne.
- Live musical accompaniment for silent films at the Babylon Cinema in Berlin and guest bass trombonist/tubist for the musical “The Lion King” in Hamburg.
- Participation in numerous CD and radio productions, including for NDR, BR, WDR, RBB, and recording the solo part for the film “Bach in Brazil”.
- Studied at music conservatories in London, Vienna, Berlin, Mannheim, and Leipzig.
Chamber Musician & Soloist
- Soloist with the Symphony Orchestra of Humboldt University Berlin, the Lower Saxony State Youth Wind Orchestra, and the Junge Ensemble Berlin.
- Guest appearances with ensembles such as Weltblech/Worldbrass, Ensemble Mosaik, Ensemble Apparat (former member), and Ensemblekollektiv Berlin.
- Chamber music partner for performances with organ or piano.
Music Educator &
Brass Coach
- He holds teaching positions for trombone and chamber music at the Bach Gymnasium in Berlin, as well as for brass instrument pedagogy at the Berlin University of the Arts.
- Trombone and chamber music teacher at the Béla Bartók Music School in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg and in the pre-college program at the Paul Hindemith Music School in Berlin-Neukölln. His students have performed in various orchestras and have achieved top awards at competitions such as “Jugend Musiziert”, and some have gone on to pursue professional music careers.
- Brass section coach for rehearsals with the orchestras of Humboldt University Berlin, the Lower Saxony State Youth Wind Orchestra, the German-Scandinavian Youth Philharmonic, as well as at various workshops and retreats for wind orchestras and trombone choirs. Instructor for the chamber music course offered by the Lower Saxony Music Council.
- Studied instrumental pedagogy at the Mannheim University of Music.
Detailed Biography
Since the 2014/15 season, Fabian Schmidt has been engaged as a trombonist with the
Brandenburg State Orchestra in Frankfurt/O.
Since the 2014/15 season, Fabian Schmidt has been engaged as a trombonist with the Brandenburg State Orchestra in Frankfurt/O. Over the years, he has established himself as a versatile musician, performing both as a tenor and bass trombonist. His dynamic musical career includes numerous guest appearances with prestigious orchestras such as the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen, the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra, the NDR Radiophilharmonie, the Komische Oper Berlin, the Konzerthausorchester Berlin, and the Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne.
In addition to his orchestral work, Fabian has developed a deep passion for chamber music and solo performances. He has performed as a soloist with the Symphony Orchestra of Humboldt University Berlin, the Lower Saxony State Youth Wind Orchestra, and the Junge Ensemble Berlin. His chamber music collaborations include work with ensembles such as Weltblech/Worldbrass, Ensemble Mosaik, Ensemble Apparat (as a former member), and Ensemblekollektiv Berlin. Furthermore, he regularly partners with organists and pianists for chamber music performances.
Fabian's diverse interests also extend to live musical accompaniment for silent films, particularly at the renowned Babylon Cinema in Berlin. Additionally, he has performed as a guest bass trombonist and tubist in Hamburg’s production of the musical “The Lion King”. His extensive experience in recording includes numerous CD and radio productions for broadcasters such as NDR, BR, WDR, and RBB. Notably, he recorded the solo euphonium part for the film “Bach in Brazil”.
Education has always played a pivotal role in Fabian’s career. He studied at esteemed music conservatories across Europe, including institutions in London, Vienna, Berlin, Mannheim, and Leipzig, where he honed his skills in performance and instrumental pedagogy.
As a passionate educator, Fabian has held teaching positions at the Bach Gymnasium in Berlin, where he teaches trombone and chamber music. He also teaches at the Béla Bartók Music School in Berlin-Prenzlauer Berg and prepares students for advanced studies at the Paul Hindemith Music School in Berlin-Neukölln. His students have achieved significant success, performing in various orchestras and earning top prizes in competitions like “Jugend Musiziert”, and some have even pursued professional music careers. Furthermore, he teaches brass instrument pedagogy at the Berlin University of the Arts.
In addition to his teaching, Fabian is a sought-after brass coach. He has led brass section rehearsals for the Humboldt University Berlin orchestra, the Lower Saxony State Youth Wind Orchestra, and the German-Scandinavian Youth Philharmonic. He frequently conducts workshops and retreats for wind orchestras and trombone choirs and serves as a chamber music instructor for the Lower Saxony Music Council’s chamber music program.
Fabian Schmidt’s broad expertise as a performer, educator, and coach has solidified his reputation as a dedicated and accomplished musician, contributing to the enrichment of both the orchestral and educational musical landscapes.
Updated November 2024