Patty Schmitt

Birth Place: Hatboro, PA

Education: Bachelor of Music '03, New England Conservatory; HS Diploma '99, Hatboro-Horsham Sr. High School

One World Symphony French Horn

1. Are any of your family members musicians? If so, what do they do?
My younger brother used to play the sax. My younger sister used to sing and play the clarinet. My youngest sister plays trumpet in high school

2. What has been the highlight of your One World Symphony career to date?
Playing West Side Story in Town Hall

3. What would you say is your favorite piece of music?
Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 2

4. What's the best thing about One World Symphony?
Playing with so many talented musicians

...And the worst moment (if any)?
Coming in to sub three days for someone who showed up every day

5. What music do you listen to in the car or subway?
I listen to Mets games in the car and I read the paper in the subway.

6. What is your favorite drink?
Thai Iced Tea

7. What was the most recent book you read?
It has been a while since I read a book. I read National Geographic.

8. When you do have some free time, how do you relax?
Relax? What's that?

9. If you had the opportunity to time travel, when and where would you prefer to live?
Philadelphia in the fifties.

10. If you weren't a musician what would you be?
Wildlife conservationist

11. Why would you recommend to other musicians and public to participate with One World Symphony?
The orchestra makes every effort to bridge the gap between classical music and the general public, and it's working!

12. What are your hobbies?
My boyfriend has more than enough for both of us. I can't keep up!