Erik Schmalz

Erik Schmalz received degrees in trombone performance from Oberlin Conservatory of Music and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Shortly thereafter, he was introduced to early music and period instruments. He currently specializes in period trombones ranging from renaissance slide trumpet to the romantic era and performs internationally with prestigious ensembles, including Piffaro, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Handel and Haydn Society, Green Mountain Project, and Dark Horse Consort. Erik resides in Collinsville, Connecticut.