Student Musicianship That Inspires | St. Louis News

G Schmiedeke, a double major in music education and theory at UMSL, is being honored with the 2026 Remington R. Williams Award for his extraordinary dedication to music and community. Balancing rigorous academics, multiple ensembles, tutoring, and volunteer work—including teaching at Hazelwood West High School and partnering with Gateway Music Outreach—he embodies leadership, empathy, and relentless service. Believing music is innate to humanity, he sacrifices personal time to make it accessible, offering free lessons and simplifying complex theory. Praised by faculty for his character and collaborative spirit, Schmiedeke credits his mentors and UMSL’s supportive culture for his growth, while staying focused on his lifelong mission to inspire others through music. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/73c73fc7ad95ce58