Stephen Schermitzler

"Phenomenal human being and musician, would recommend!"

"Stephen Schermitzler is not only a talented and kind professional, he also becomes an important and passionate pillar of every community lucky enough to have him. "

"Stephen is a visionary and accomplished musical artistic director. I met Stephen when he founded the Musical Theater Alliance of Arizona. Stephen cares about our community and ensuring the opportunity to perform and watch full-scale Broadway musicals in a supportive and inclusive environment,"

"Stephen's orchestrations for both the cast and the pit of Sweeney Todd were not only helpful, but served to really flesh out the sound of the ensemble. More than that, he was always eager to learn more about instruments he was unfamiliar with. Truly a stand-up guy to work with."

"Stephen’s perspective on music as a communal force and as an endeavor worth sharing with others is clear, earnest, and inspiring!"

"Amazing!"

"Very knowledgeable and talented"

"Stephen is great!"

"Kind, easy to communicate with and has a genuine desire to create equitable spaces. I enjoy working with Stephen. He shares his talent to make the community better."

"Stephen exemplifies character and integrity."

"Stephen is an incredibly skilled musician as well as being friendly, helpful, and easy to work with. I hired Stephen as an accompanist for my daughter for several vocal competitions and audition videos, and he was always prepared musically and knowledgeable about the process. I have also had the pleasure of hearing him play piano, sing, and conduct for other performances, and have a high appreciation for his musical talent."

"Highly organized, skilled, motivated, and compassionate."

"I have known Stephen for many years. He is an enthusiastic musician and a pleasure to work with. He has brought many creative performance to the Phoenix community and would be a credit to any organization.

Carl Reiter
Music Director Scottsdale Philharmonic"

"He is a young professional who excels at every aspect of preparation, practice, and performance"

"Stephen is marvelous human, passionate about his craft and his work. I have had the pleasure of working with Stephen on several projects and those experiences were some of my favorite moments."

"Stephen is an incredibly reliable and compassionate colleague. We have had the pleasure of working with Stephen for a few different purposes and he is always the best to work with. Prepared, thoughtful, and patient - he is always ready to jump in and assist wherever is needed. We are very, very thankful for him."

"Stephen was very welcoming and professional on the project we worked together on. He brought a large amount of knowledge in a short amount of time. Stephen is a very talented musician and creative."

"Stephen is a gifted pianist, arranger, singer, and conductor, especially for Musical Theatre, but also classical and some pop styles. Extraordinary accompanying skills include improvisation and transposition. As a leader, his positive energy and his musical intelligence motivate other performers to achieve their best. He is a person of the highest integrity."

"I highly recommend Stephen Schermitzler. He is passionate, thorough, personable, shows great integrity in everything he does, and is a truly kind and easy person to work with."

"Stephen is genuinely great to work with—creative, collaborative, and always willing to jump in and help. I love his positive energy and joyful attitude. I’d happily work with him again and recommend him without hesitation."

"Great guy and very passionate about community"

"A very professional guy and so unbelievably easy to work with"

"Stephen goes above and beyond in all of his work. In my experience seeing him work in his role at MTAA, I was in awe of his level of dedication and how much of himself he poured into his work. I know he spent hours and hours trying to make the experiences MTAA provided easier and more fun for everyone else. He also is a phenomenal leader; he remembers people in his circle after just a single conversation, and he actively searches for opportunities for others to shine based on their skills and talents. Anyone would be lucky to have Stephen on their team, as they would have found a true teammate!"

"Stephen is a talented, hard working musician: phenomenal singer, a visionary conductor, community and event organizer. I had a priviledge of singing with him, performing under his conductors hip and seeing him in action as a non profit founder."

"Stephen is a brilliant musician with a genuine heart for his work. His talent, artistry, and musicianship are exceptional, but what truly sets him apart is the care and passion he brings to everything he does. He connects deeply with the music and with the people around him, and that sincerity is evident in every performance and collaboration. Stephen is not only an incredibly gifted musician, but also a dedicated, thoughtful, and inspiring artist. I recommend him wholeheartedly."