Phoenix College
Karl Schindler currently serves as the Music Program Director at Phoenix College since January 2005, bringing extensive experience in music education and program management. Prior to this role, Karl worked as a Mac Specialist at Apple Retail from 2002 to 2005. Karl’s academic credentials include a Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Composition from Arizona State University (2002 - 2007), a Master of Music in Music Composition from the University of North Texas (1992 - 1997), and a Bachelor of Music in Music Composition also from the University of North Texas (1988 - 1992).
Phoenix College
Established in 1920, Phoenix College is the flagship of the Maricopa Community Colleges, a district that ranks as one of the nation’s largest community college systems and the single largest provider of higher education and career training in Arizona. Phoenix College is a learner-centered, comprehensive community college dedicated to providing affordable, high quality and accessible education to the diverse community it serves. Offering over 150 degree and certificate programs, including 3 online degrees, Phoenix College serves approximately 28,000 students each year, preparing them for university transfer, career training and advancement, or lifelong learning. Phoenix College's diverse student body speaks over 50 different languages, representing over 100 different countries, and is reflective of the multicultural central city community it serves.