About Us Paul Schieman – Artistic Director

Artistic Director Paul Schieman is a graduate of McGill University in Montreal. There he majored in oboe and organ performance graduating with a Bachelor of Music Degree with distinction in 1978.

In 1979, at the age of 23, he was appointed the Assistant Principal Oboe and English Horn of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. That same year he became Organist and Choir Master of St. Andrew’s United Church in Edmonton. In 1980 he formed the Alberta Baroque Ensemble and has held the position of Artistic Director ever since.

Prior to moving to Edmonton from his hometown of Montreal, Paul Schieman performed with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra, Le Studio de Musique Ancienne and the McGill Chamber Orchestra. He held positions as a church organist and taught the oboe at Vanier College and the McGill Conservatory of Music.

In 2001 Mr. Schieman was inducted into the City of Edmonton Cultural Hall of Fame. In 2002 he was one of several prominent arts figures to be awarded a Commemorative Medal for the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, acknowledging Canadians who have made a significant contribution to their community. In 2005 he was awarded an Alberta Centennial Medal for his contribution to the arts in Edmonton and the Province of Alberta.

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