Erik Schmalz
Sackbut
Erik Schmalz received degrees in trombone performance from Oberlin Conservatory of Music and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, but discovered early music and period instruments shortly thereafter and was hooked. With a current instrumentarium of around 50 pieces, ranging from a 14th century straight trumpet copy to original romantic era and important early modern trombones, he has been a historic trombone specialist and performer for more than twenty years.
As a member of Piffaro The Renaissance Band, Dark Horse Consort, and Sol Divino; a regular performer with large ensembles such as Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra, Handel and Haydn Society, Tafelmusik, Trinity Baroque Orchestra; and an active freelancer, Erik can be heard on many stages and on numerous recordings. His musical and instrumental versatility also led him to be cast as one of the seven instrumentalists in the Globe Theatre’s Tony nominated production of Shakespeare on Broadway. Erik currently resides in Collinsville, CT.