KEVIN SCHRIEWER (piano) — Piano/keyboard player Kevin Schriewer (pronounced Shreever, "very German") was born and reared in the German community of Hermann, Missouri. He began classical piano lessons at age five and branched out from there playing trumpet in the high school band. He also sang and tap danced in the school musical productions. Performing was a big part of his younger years. As early as age 13 he was playing with the Moonlight Serenaders of Foristell, Missouri, followed by the B. A. Wagner Band and the Sonny Leftholtz Band. Though these bands were generally dance bands, young Kevin enjoyed playing rock and roll also. Kevin went to St. Louis University on a golf scholarship. Before he graduated, "the program was cut" and he went to work for Chrysler. After two years he enrolled in the Rolla School of Mines (University of Missouri-Rolla) and acquired a Master's degree in Ceramic Engineering. After high school, Kevin "kind of quit music". He married Debbie and they had two daughters. He traveled worldwide with his job and has lived in Texas, Ohio and Taiwan. Although Kevin considers himself "semi-retired" he currently coaches golf at Duschene High School. In 1997 Kevin began subbing for dance bands in the St. Louis area, including the Gateway City Big Band. By November, 2001 he had become a full time member of the GCBB. Kevin loves to play jazz and considers Art Tatum one of his favorite jazz pianists. Although he has played and performed most of his life, he feels he is still learning. "You have to train your ear to play jazz, " he explained. His dedication and sense of humor have been enjoyed by the entire band. He may be still learning but he's having a good time in the process. |
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