Carolyn Val Schmidt Val-Schmidt ( Profession name)

Profile Updated: September 14, 2017
Carolyn Val Schmidt
Residing In Woodland Hills, CA USA
Occupation Semi'retired Opera Singer/Voice Teacher
Children Precious Step-son Stephen Earley, 1967-2007
Yes! Attending Reunion
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Some highlights from my singing and teaching career --
B.M.& M.M. U. of I./ Member Master Class of Maria Callas/ The American Opera Center - The Juilliard School/ Leading lady in World premiere of Lord Byron by Virgil Thomson 1972/ Metropolitan Opera Debut in Benjamin Brittenn's Death in Venice 1974/ Leading lady in Town Hall debut in American Premiere of Verdi's second opera 1984/ K-12 Certification in Music/ Taught K-12/ Chair Voice Dept. The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music/ Mother Abbess to Debbie Boone in Nat'l Tour of SOM /Lived in Manhattan 17 years, Long Island 7 years, Boulder, CO.18 years, moved to the San Fernando Valley in 2008.

School Story

One time in a Brigadoon rehearsal Steve Miller and I turned to have a kiss -- and, as we were in a hurry, we landed funny -- I landed under his nose and he kissed my chin!

Carolyn Val's Latest Interactions

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May 10, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Wow, you moved to Florida. Well, well, Happy birthday, anyway!!

Jan 07, 2024 at 12:27 PM

Dear, Dear Jim, I have so very much delighted in the Brigadoon CDs which you so generously sent to me. Thank you so so very much! Happy belated Birthday wishes.

Jan 04, 2024 at 6:19 PM

Sweeet Trish, Here's to the beginning of your 8th decade - may it bless you with courage, joy and love.

Aug 09, 2022 at 1:53 PM

Happy Birthday to you!

Jul 10, 2022 at 12:48 AM

Happy Birthday, my favorite Elmhurst Hostess!

Jul 04, 2022 at 5:26 PM

Happy Birthday to a positive person!

May 27, 2022 at 2:46 PM

My Tommy, I am so glad you were born! Happy birthday, you wild man! Love from your Fiona.

Apr 08, 2022 at 3:59 PM

Happy Birthday, Norma!

Jan 09, 2022 at 10:05 PM

Charlie, Dahlink, hope you had a very happy celebration of your entrance into this lifetime.!

Sep 16, 2021 at 9:19 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR FRAN!

Jul 11, 2021 at 4:56 PM

Hey, Karen, a belated happy birthday. Hope the weather out there in Lombard has been close to normal.

May 27, 2021 at 7:08 PM

Dahling Tommy, Hoping you are celebrating your birthday at home! Love you, Fiona

May 09, 2021 at 4:08 PM

Happy Birthday, handsome!

Apr 13, 2021 at 1:47 PM

Happy Birthday, Norma! It was such a pleasure talking with you in the library at our last reunion! I would love to keep in touch, and so give you my email. valvoice08@yahoo.com

Jan 16, 2021 at 10:31 PM

Happy birthday! Love to see you pop up on FB>