Director of Music
Susan Schuman
A church musician since age 16, Susan Schuman has been Director of Music at Kenmore United Methodist Church since 2018. Susan is a frequent performer in the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Chautauqua Symphony, where she performs on piano, celesta, organ, and harpsichord. One of the most sought-after accompanists and coaches in the Western New York area, she is known for her work with both instrumental and vocal soloists. Susan has collaborated with faculty and student recitals at Eastman School of Music, Fredonia State College, University at Buffalo, Buffalo State College, and Canisius College’s Formally/Informal Recital Series featuring members of the BPO. Susan has been accompanist for the prestigious JoAnn Falletta International Guitar Concerto Competition since its inception in 2004. Susan is a member of the Buffalo Chamber Players and a member of the Buffalo State College Music Faculty as well as maintaining a private piano and coaching studio. A graduate of the University at Buffalo with a degree in piano performance, she has also attended Ithaca College and Harvard University.
