James Schatzman,
Choir Director -
Choral Arts Society |
Versatility, one
of Maestro Schatzman’s most respected qualities,
has been the hallmark of the CAS’s programming
from the beginning. Equally at home in the concert
hall or the theater, Mr. Schatzman has led and
prepared the chorus to perform masterworks of
the classical repertoire and musical theater.
Bringing premieres and lesser known works to our
audience is also a passion of Maestro Schatzman.
Maestro Schatzman and the CAS are committed to
bringing you new works by living American composers.
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Maestro Schatzman is deeply committed to educational
outreach and support of youth in our community.
Two outreach programs, What’s In A Song
and Meet The Composer, have been part of the ongoing
life of the CAS and the community was led by his
initiative and ideas.
Maestro Schatzman further
extended his commitment to area youth by founding
and conducting the Kiwanis Chamber Singers. The
Chamber Singers are a high school-aged choir sponsored
by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Racine and are
in their seventh season. The Chamber Singers have
been frequent guests of the CAS. The Kiwanis Youth
Choir, an elementary and middle school ensemble
led by a member of the CAS, has also been a frequent
guest with the CAS, and can be heard on our compact
disc Carols for Christmas III.
Mr. Schatzman also leads the liturgical music
program at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in
Racine, where he has served as choir director
for eighteen years.
After receiving his education at the University
of Wisconsin-Parkside, he has continued his studies
with William Weinert of the Eastman School of
Music in Rochester, New York, Margaret Hillis
of the Chicago Symphony Chorus, and Philip Brunelle
of the Plymouth Music Series in Minneapolis.
Maestro Schatzman is a lifelong Racine resident
where he lives with his wife, JaneMarie, and his
four sons, Stephen, Luke, Gabriel, and Christopher.
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