Edward Schultz, Flute

Flutist Edward Schultz has been an active performer as a soloist and an ensemble member in chamber music concerts and orchestral performances in the Philadelphia area since his arrival there in 1977. He is the principal flutist for the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Ballet Orchestra, the Academy of Vocal Arts Opera Orchestra, and the No Name Pops. Edward has also been a member the Network for New Music.

After early studies with Herbert Medsgar, Bernard Goldberg and Jim Walker he graduated from the New England Conservatory in Boston. His studies there with James Pappoutsakis led to a fellowship at the Berkshire Music Center at Tanglewood and an engagement as featured soloist with the Boston Pops under Arthur Fiedler.

Mr. Schultz is featured in several Network for New Music recordings as well as recordings for national and local radio broadcasts. He has also released a CD with harpist Karin Fuller titled Music from France for Flute and Harp. He teaches privately at his home in Elkins Park, PA.