A Letter from Yzabeth: Piano Music by Carl Schroeder, released in June 2024, is a CD of 14 original solo piano works composed and performed by Carl Schroeder.

Highlights include "A Letter from Yzabeth," a six-movement suite inspired by scenes and characters from the composer's 2023 novella A Letter from Yzabeth, and two pieces dedicated to the composer's niece and nephews: "Twinsz" and "Shining Light (Sage's Lullaby)." A painting of hydrangeas on the physical CD was created by Susan Bartel.

• CD Title: A Letter from Yzabeth: Piano Music by Carl Schroeder
• Performer: Carl Schroeder (piano)
• Audio Engineer: Joshua Parlanti, Wild Sound Recording Studio (tracks 1-12, 14); Joshua Wyatt, Pacific Rim Sound (track 13)
• Artist: Susan Bartel (original painting "Hydrangea")
• Tracks/CD Length: 14 tracks, 47:40 total

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Southwest Memories and other music by Carl Schroeder, released in fall 2019, is a CD of 12 original works for concert band and solo piano composed by Carl Schroeder.

Highlights include "Southwest Memories," a nostalgic work composed in honor of Southwest High School’s 75th anniversary; "Spin," inspired by the composer’s childhood bike trips; "Remembrance," inspired by the many who served in the American Civil War; "The Willing," dedicated to members of the U.S. Armed Forces; and seven solo piano works performed by the composer, including "A Celestial Triptych," a three-movement piece inspired by the outer space landscape paintings of Kendall Bohn. The ensembles performing on the CD are the Minnesota Symphonic Winds, Southwest Wind Ensemble, Edina Symphonic Band and Cornell University Symphonic Band.

• CD Title: Southwest Memories and other music by Carl Schroeder
• Performing Ensembles: Cornell University Symphonic Band (James Patrick Miller, conductor); Southwest Wind Ensemble (Reid Wixson, conductor); Minnesota Symphonic Winds (Timothy Mahr, conductor); Edina Symphonic Band (Paul Kile, conductor)
• Soloist: Carl Schroeder (piano, tracks 6-14)
• Audio Engineer: Joshua Parlanti, Wild Sound Recording Studio (tracks 6, 10-13); McNally Smith College of Music (tracks 7-9, 14)
• Tracks/CD Length: 14 tracks, 59:03 total

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88 Keys: Piano Music by Carl Schroeder, released in 2006, is a CD of 10 original piano works written and performed by Carl Schroeder.

Highlights include "Birmingham," composed in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; "Mississippi River," a lyrical musical reflection on North America's longest river; and the title track, "88 Keys," which uses the piano's 88 keys once each.

• CD Title: 88 Keys: Piano Music by Carl Schroeder
• Performer: Carl Schroeder (piano)
• Audio Engineer: Joshua Wyatt, Pacific Rim Sound (tracks 1-4 and 6-10); McNally Smith College of Music (track 5)
• Tracks/CD Length: 10 tracks, 40:15 total
• Purchase Sheet Music Book at Amazon.com

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The Minnesota Portraits and other music by Carl Schroeder, released in 2004, contains 12 original works for concert band, orchestra, chamber ensembles and solo piano written by Carl Schroeder.

The CD's highlights include the concert band suite The Minnesota Portraits, a set of musical sketches inspired by the state's landmarks and history; the orchestral elegy Christine's Lullaby, written in honor of the youngest 9/11 victim; and three solo piano works performed by the composer.

and other music by Carl Schroeder

• CD Title: The Minnesota Portraits and other music by Carl Schroeder
• Performing Ensembles: Minnesota Symphonic Winds, St. Olaf Band (Timothy Mahr, conductor); Nebraska Wind Symphony (Erica Neidlinger, conductor); Cornell University Symphonic Band (Robert Whalen, conductor); MYS Symphony Orchestra (Minnesota Youth Symphonies) (Manny Laureano, conductor)  St. Olaf Orchestra (Steven Amundson, conductor); St. Olaf Norseman Band (Paul Niemisto, conductor)
• Soloists: Saleha Erdmann (cello); Jon Feustel (drum set); Dave Hagedorn (timpani); Mari Kempton (viola); Austin Mayhew (tenor saxophone); Carl Schroeder (piano)
• Audio Engineer: Joshua Wyatt, Pacific Rim Sound (tracks 9, 11-14)
• Tracks/CD Length: 14 tracks, 51:36 total

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