Andrew Schmidt

Andrew Schmidt serves as an Assistant Professor of Music at Oglethorpe University, teaching vocal music education, choral conducting, and musical theater. His academic journey began in rural Illinois, where he excelled as an oboist and pianist before focusing on vocal studies.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning, Music Education, Georgia State University
• M.Mus. in Choral Conducting, University of Washington
• B.M.E. in Music Education Secondary Choral Emphasis, Northwestern University

Prof. Schmidt's research explores multivocality—the embodied intersection of techniques and meanings enabling vocalization across genres. This framework aims to reimagine vocal music education by embracing diverse vocal timbres and cultural practices. His work bridges vocal pedagogy, choral conducting, and scientific inquiry, emphasizing that all voices are beautiful.

His recent publications (2022-2025) reveal a trend toward interdisciplinary research, integrating cultural studies, vocal science, and pedagogical theory. Key topics include non-Western vocal techniques, the historical debate on choral vibrato, and empirical validation of vocal teaching methods.

His academic honors include:

• Brain and Behaviors Fellow, Georgia State University (2021-2024)
• Graduate Assistantship, Georgia State University (2021-2024)
• Redner Memorial Teaching Award, University of Washington (2009)
• Foreign Language Area Studies Award (Estonian), Washington State University (2008)
• U.S. Student Fulbright Award (Estonian), Northwestern University (2005)

While specific details on student advising and research grants are not provided, Prof. Schmidt has presented his work at international conferences including the Estill World Voice Symposium and the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics.