WE INVEST IN
INSPIRATION

Building better communities, nurturing young artists
and fostering access and excellence in education.

WE INVEST IN
INSPIRATION

Building better communities, nurturing young artists and fostering access and excellence in education.

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WE
SUPPORT

Motivated individuals and organizations through grantmaking and partnerships which facilitate learning, expand access, and empower growth, specifically in the areas of vocal arts and education.

With the support of his extended family, William E. Schmidt established the foundation to create opportunities for young singers – opportunities that would propel them on their journey toward a career in the arts.

Our cornerstone initiative, Schmidt Vocal Arts, engages more than 400 young singers each year, igniting their passion through access to premier vocal instruction and experiences, and fostering their talent in classical singing and vocal arts.

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YOUTH BENEFITING
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ORGANIZATIONS
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William E. Schmidt since 1992
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SINGERS
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Schmidt Vocal Arts Program
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NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
industry experts and professional artists who
are part of the Schmidt Vocal Arts Network
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NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED
industry experts and professional artists who are part of the Schmidt Vocal Arts Network
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SCHMIDT VOCAL
COMPETITION

locations across the U.S.

OUR IMPACT

REACHING THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW
WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR TODAY.

Schmidt Vocal Arts connects talented young singers with premier educational experiences to help them succeed.

We invest in programs that create stronger communities by promoting access for all to educational opportunities and enriching life experiences.

OUR IMPACT

REACHING THE LEADERS OF TOMORROW
WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR TODAY.

Schmidt Vocal Arts connects talented young singers with premier educational experiences to help them succeed.

We invest in programs that create stronger communities by promoting access for all to educational opportunities and enriching life experiences.

Organizations that we support:
  • Sarasota Opera

    Sarasota Opera introduces young singers to the magic of opera through fully-staged Youth Opera productions.

  • Tennessee Golf Foundation

    The mission of the Tennessee Golf Foundation is to promote golf and its life-enhancing values with an emphasis on teaching youth and the disadvantaged.

  • Schmidt Vocal Arts – Undergraduate Awards

    Aspiring young singers compete for the chance to win cash prizes and life-changing educational opportunities through the renowned Schmidt Vocal Competition.

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    Dream Center Evansville

    Students in Evansville, Indiana have access to safe play spaces and a revitalized community thanks to the Dream Center’s work in the Jacobsville Kids Zone.

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Are you a singer interested in exploring how
the William E. Schmidt Foundation
can help you pursue your dreams?

Organizations that we support:
  • Sarasota Opera

    Sarasota Opera introduces young singers to the magic of opera through fully-staged Youth Opera productions.

  • Tennessee Golf Foundation

    The mission of the Tennessee Golf Foundation is to promote golf and its life-enhancing values with an emphasis on teaching youth and the disadvantaged.

  • Schmidt Vocal Arts – Undergraduate Awards

    Aspiring young singers compete for the chance to win cash prizes and life-changing educational opportunities through the renowned Schmidt Vocal Competition.

  • dc1

    Dream Center Evansville

    Students in Evansville, Indiana have access to safe play spaces and a revitalized community thanks to the Dream Center’s work in the Jacobsville Kids Zone.

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Are you a singer interested in exploring how the William E. Schmidt Foundation can help you pursue your dreams?