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Dean Schneider is one of the most sought-after pianists, arrangers, and musical directors on the east coast.  His career spans over 40 years of live performance based in the Philadelphia, New York, and Atlantic City regions, as well as, touring the United States and international engagements.

Mr. Schneider has accompanied distinguished artists including Placido Domingo, Bernadette Peters, Carol Channing, Paula West, Lou Rawls, Connie Francis, Michael Crawford, Anthony Newley, Eddie Bruce, Shirley Bassey, Buddy Greco, Michael Feinstein, and many others. Highlights include performances with The Philly Pops, The Minnesota Symphony, The Tuscon Symphony, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, The Palm Beach Pops, The Ocean City Pops, and many other ensembles.

For 26 years, he was accompanist for Diahann Carroll in concert halls and showrooms throughout the United States and Canada, and served as her musical director. He currently is musical director for Sinatra tribute artist Michael Martocci, and recently performed in San Francisco with eclectic vocalist Paula West.

Mr. Schneider is an adjunct professor of Jazz Piano at The Maynard Ferguson Institute of Jazz at Rowan University and has served as a clinician and adjudicator at music festivals. He has enjoyed a long-term residency at The Merion Inn in Cape May, NJ as well as performing at events and concerts throughout the world.