LOS ANGELES, CA, December 27, 2021 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Claudia Maria Schmidt has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Since 2019, Dr. Schmidt has served as a chorus master and ensemble leader with the Los Angeles Metropolitan Opera. In addition to helping a small group of vocalists develop their musical talents, she ensures that each performer exhibits effective vocalism and proper pronunciation while preparing for performances. Dr. Schmidt also sings in the aforementioned company's soprano section and assists her colleagues with myriad tasks, such as staging and choreography.

Prior to her recruitment with the Los Angeles Metropolitan Opera, Dr. Schmidt earned a Master of Music in choral conducting from California State University, Los Angeles. She had previously worked as a teacher of visual arts in adult education. Dr. Schmidt originally began her career as a linguist after obtaining a doctorate in German language and literature, with a focus on linguistics, and a minor in musicology.

Alongside her responsibilities as a chorus master and ensemble leader, Dr. Schmidt has recently excelled as a mathematics tutor and enrichment teacher, yoga teacher and cheerleading coach. In the coming years, she aims to add to her career her passions for mathematics and dance. In addition to choreographing and performing as a dancer, Dr. Schmidt intends to pursue opportunities to teach both of the aforementioned disciplines.

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