Maria Schneider

Maria Schneider is a five-time GRAMMY-winning composer, bandleader, and musician whose vast body of work blurs the lines between genres. Ms. Schneider has performed at major festivals and concert halls worldwide with her Maria Schneider Orchestra, and collaborated with a wide variety of respected organizations and artists including Jazz at Lincoln Center and Los Angeles Philharmonic. Her work exemplifies the diversity of music being created in the world today. She is also a vocal advocate for the rights of musicians.