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'''Mary Schneider''' [[Order of Australia|AM]] (born 25 October 1932) is an Australian singer and performer. Known as "Australia's Queen of Yodelling", she is a master at the classic Swiss Alpine style and is best known for [[yodelling]] the works of various standards by many classic composers. Her yodelling repertoire has covered everything from [[classical music]] pieces to [[marches]] and European [[folk music]] tunes and big band.


As a performer, she started her career establishing duo the Schneider Sisters with her sister Rita. Although mostly known for the country music genre, the sisters wrote and performed Australia's first original rock 'n' roll single.<ref name="Abcrn" />
'''Mary Schneider''' is an [[Australia]]n performer, renowned for [[yodelling]] works of classic composers. Her daughter [[Melinda Schneider]] is also an [[Australian country music]] singer and yodeller. She mainly appears in club and pub venues around Australia,as well as overseas.


Aside from recording and touring, Schneider is well-known for her many television appearances both locally and internationally. She is the mother of [[Melinda Schneider]], a country music singer-songwriter, musician and actress.
She has appeared on the [[Don and Mike Show]], the [[The Howard Stern Show]] and [[National Public Radio]]<ref>Yodeling The Classics, (broadcast 10 November 1997), ''All Things Considered''</ref> in the USA, [[Spicks and Specks (TV series)|Spicks and Specks]] and [[Enough Rope]]<ref>[http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,25641301-5006348,00.html Louise Nunn, (18 June 2009) Healing power of sweet music, ''The Advertiser'']</ref> on [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation|ABC TV]] and [[Eurotrash (TV series)|Eurotrash]] in the UK.

==Life and career==
===Early life===
{{expand section|date=March 2023}}
Mary Schneider was born to George Frank Schneider and his wife Amelia. One of five, she is of Bavarian descent. Her family where all musical, with her brother Alan being a jazz guitarist, whilst her sister Rita, whom she performed alongside early in her career, was a singer, writer, record producer and song compiler and publisher, who also worked briefly as a dramatic actress and was a noted presence on radio and television, most especially appearing alongside Mary. Rita also worked as a talent and copyright supervisor for 17 years with the [[Seven Network]].<ref name="smh"/>

==The Schneider Sisters==
===Australia's first rock record===
She started her performing career in 1945 when, with her sister Rita Schneider (1928–2009),<ref name="smh">{{cite web|url=https://smh.com.au/national/singing-sister-a-tv-pioneer-20190412-a3y6.html|title=Singing sister a TV pioneer|work=Sydney Morning herald|author=[[Glenn A. Baker]]|date=12 April 2009 |accessdate=30 March 2023}}</ref> they formed the duo the Schneider Sisters, who in 2002 were inducted into the [[Australian Roll of Renown]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tcmf.com.au/What-s-On/Roll-of-Renown/ |title=Roll of Renown |publisher=TCMF |accessdate=21 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180904141436/https://tcmf.com.au/What-s-On/Roll-of-Renown/ |archive-date=4 September 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The sisters also received honours with the ACE Awards Lifetime Achievement Award.<ref name="smh" />

Although a little-known fact, the Schneider Sisters were actually the first Australian act to write and perform Australia's first original rock 'n' roll song, although this distinction is normally attributed to [[Johnny O'Keefe]] with his 1958 hit "[[Wild One (Johnny O'Keefe song)|Wild One]]".<ref name="Abcrn"/> The song, titled "Washboard Rock 'n Roll", was written and recorded by the duo in the 1950s. They wrote the song because they needed a fourth track for their ''Rockin' With The Schneiders'' EP.<ref name="Abcrn">{{cite web | url=https://www.abc.net.au/listen/radionational/archived/rarecollections/first-australian-rock-and-roll-record/4931960 | title=What was the first Australian rock and roll Record? | website=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] | date=8 September 2013 }}</ref>

The sisters attended Our Lady of Victories School in Bowen Hills. During the final year of the Second World War they entertained troops in Brisbane at a concert party, after which Schneider auditioned for [[Dick Fair]]s ''Australian Amateur Hour'' radio show. She was initially passed over, but was accepted after returning with her sister Rita as a singing duo.

They made their first professional appearance on radio on 4BH on the program ''Smokes for Sick Soldiers''. They were signed to EMI's Regal Zonophone label in 1950 and toured with Mack's Revue Company. In 1957 they toured and entertained troops stationed in Korea and Japan. In 1970 they toured South East Asia for American troops.

The sisters were staples on TV shows, appearing on early ABC series ''Seeing Stars'' and also local TV in Brisbane on variety shows, singing harmony for stars such as [[the Bee Gees]].<ref name="smh" />

==Media appearances==
She has appeared on numerous radio and TV programs locally and internationally including the ''[[Don and Mike Show]]'', ''[[The Howard Stern Show]]'' and [[National Public Radio]]<ref>Yodeling The Classics, (broadcast 10 November 1997), ''All Things Considered''</ref> in the US, ''[[Spicks and Specks (TV series)|Spicks and Specks]]'' and ''[[Enough Rope]]''<ref>[http://www.news.com.au/adelaidenow/story/0,22606,25641301-5006348,00.html Louise Nunn, (18 June 2009) Healing power of sweet music, ''The Advertiser'']</ref> on [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation|ABC TV]] and ''[[Eurotrash (TV series)|Eurotrash]]'' in the UK.

==Honours==
Schneider was recognised in the [[Queen's Birthday]] Honours in 2012, with the Order of Australia (AM)


==Discography==
==Discography==
===Albums===
* ''Yodeling the Classics'' (Koch Crossover Music, Catalog #3-6650-2)
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
* 2001: ''Yodeling the Classics II'' (Koch Crossover Music, Catalog #3-6660-2)
|+ List of albums, with Australian chart positions
* ''Ultimate Collection''
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;" | Title
* "The magic of yodelling" (K-tel)
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;" | Album details
! scope="col" colspan="1" | Peak chart<br />positions
|-
! scope="col" style="text-align:center;" | <small>[[Kent Music Report|AUS]]</small><br /><ref name=aus>{{cite book|last=Kent|first=David|authorlink=David Kent (historian)|title=Australian Chart Book 1970–1992|edition=illustrated|publisher=Australian Chart Book|location=St Ives, N.S.W.|year=1993|isbn=0-646-11917-6|page=266}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | ''The Magic of Yodelling''
|
* Released: 1981
* Format: [[LP album|LP]], [[Cassette tape|Cassette]]
* Label: K-Tel (NA 614)
| align="center" | 33
|-
! scope="row" | ''Can't Stop Yodelling''
|
* Released: 1983
* Format: LP, Cassette
* Label: K-Tel (NA 656)
| align="center" | 70
|-
! scope="row" | ''Australia's Queen of Yodelling''
|
* Released: 1986
* Format: LP, Cassette
* Label: Colstal Music (MARY 101/2)
| align="center" | –
|-
! scope="row" | ''Yodelling the Classics''
|
* Released: 1997
* Format: CD
* Label: Koch Crossover Music (3-6650-2)
| align="center" | –
|-
! scope="row" | ''Yodelling the Classics II''
|
* Released: 2001
* Format: CD
* Label: Musigal Music (RMGRO434)
| align="center" | –
|-
! scope="row" | ''The Great Mary Schneider – Australia's Queen of Yodelling''
|
* Released: 2005
* Format: 3x CD
* Label: Rajon (CDR0425)
* Compilation album
| align="center" | –
|-
! scope="row" | ''Ultimate Collection''
|
* Released:
* Format: CD
* Label:
* Compilation album
| align="center" | –
|}

==Awards and honours==
===Australian Roll of Renown===
The [[Australian Roll of Renown]] honours Australian and New Zealand musicians who have shaped the music industry by making a significant and lasting contribution to country music. It was inaugurated in 1976 and the inductees are announced at the [[Country Music Awards of Australia]] in Tamworth in January.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tcmf.com.au/roll-of-renown |title=Roll of Renown |publisher=Tamworth Country Music Festival|accessdate=29 October 2020}}</ref>

{{awards table}}
|-
| 2002
| The Schneider Sisters (Mary and Rita Schneider)
| Australian Roll of Renown
| {{yes2|inductee}}
{{end}}

===Mo Awards===
The Australian Entertainment Mo Awards (commonly known informally as the [[Mo Awards]]), were annual Australian entertainment industry awards. They recognise achievements in live entertainment in Australia from 1975 to 2016. Mary Schneider won five awards in that time.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.moawards.com.au/awardwinners|title=MO Award Winners|website=Mo Awards|access-date=16 March 2022}}</ref>
{{awards table}} (wins only)
|-
| 1983
| Mary Schneider
| Vocal / Instrumental Act of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| 1984
| Mary Schneider
| Vocal / Instrumental Act of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| 1985
| Mary Schneider
| Vocal / Instrumental Act of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| 1986
| Mary Schneider
| Vocal / Instrumental Act of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| 1987
| Mary Schneider
| Vocal / Instrumental Act of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
{{end}}

===Tamworth Songwriters Association awards===
The Tamworth Songwriters Association (TSA) awards are an annual songwriting contest for original country songs, awarded in January at the [[Tamworth Country Music Festival]]. They commenced in 1986.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tsaonline.com.au/song-competition/|title=Tamworth Songwriters Association|website=Tamworth Songwriters Association Online|access-date=23 March 2022}}</ref> Schneider has won two awards.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tsaonline.com.au/past-winners/|title=Tamworth Songwriters Association Past Winners|website=Tamworth Songwriters Association Online|access-date=23 March 2022}}</ref>
{{awards table}} (wins only)
|-
| 1999
| "The Video Song" by Rita and Mary Schneider and [[Jim Haynes (writer)|Jim Haynes]]
| Comedy/ Novelty Song of the Year
| {{won}}
|-
| 2009
| The Schnieder Sisters
| Songmaker Award
| {{yes2|awarded}}
{{end}}


==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.maryschneider.com.au/ Home page]
*[http://www.maryschneider.com.au/ Official website]
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This article is about the Australian musician. For the American politician, see Mary Schneider (politician).

Mary Schneider
AM
Born (1932-10-25) 25 October 1932 (age 92)
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
GenresCountry, yodelling
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active1945–present
Formerly ofThe Schneider Sisters

Mary Schneider AM (born 25 October 1932) is an Australian singer and performer. Known as "Australia's Queen of Yodelling", she is a master at the classic Swiss Alpine style and is best known for yodelling the works of various standards by many classic composers. Her yodelling repertoire has covered everything from classical music pieces to marches and European folk music tunes and big band.

As a performer, she started her career establishing duo the Schneider Sisters with her sister Rita. Although mostly known for the country music genre, the sisters wrote and performed Australia's first original rock 'n' roll single.[1]

Aside from recording and touring, Schneider is well-known for her many television appearances both locally and internationally. She is the mother of Melinda Schneider, a country music singer-songwriter, musician and actress.

Life and career

[edit]

Early life

[edit]

Mary Schneider was born to George Frank Schneider and his wife Amelia. One of five, she is of Bavarian descent. Her family where all musical, with her brother Alan being a jazz guitarist, whilst her sister Rita, whom she performed alongside early in her career, was a singer, writer, record producer and song compiler and publisher, who also worked briefly as a dramatic actress and was a noted presence on radio and television, most especially appearing alongside Mary. Rita also worked as a talent and copyright supervisor for 17 years with the Seven Network.[2]

The Schneider Sisters

[edit]

Australia's first rock record

[edit]

She started her performing career in 1945 when, with her sister Rita Schneider (1928–2009),[2] they formed the duo the Schneider Sisters, who in 2002 were inducted into the Australian Roll of Renown.[3] The sisters also received honours with the ACE Awards Lifetime Achievement Award.[2]

Although a little-known fact, the Schneider Sisters were actually the first Australian act to write and perform Australia's first original rock 'n' roll song, although this distinction is normally attributed to Johnny O'Keefe with his 1958 hit "Wild One".[1] The song, titled "Washboard Rock 'n Roll", was written and recorded by the duo in the 1950s. They wrote the song because they needed a fourth track for their Rockin' With The Schneiders EP.[1]

The sisters attended Our Lady of Victories School in Bowen Hills. During the final year of the Second World War they entertained troops in Brisbane at a concert party, after which Schneider auditioned for Dick Fairs Australian Amateur Hour radio show. She was initially passed over, but was accepted after returning with her sister Rita as a singing duo.

They made their first professional appearance on radio on 4BH on the program Smokes for Sick Soldiers. They were signed to EMI's Regal Zonophone label in 1950 and toured with Mack's Revue Company. In 1957 they toured and entertained troops stationed in Korea and Japan. In 1970 they toured South East Asia for American troops.

The sisters were staples on TV shows, appearing on early ABC series Seeing Stars and also local TV in Brisbane on variety shows, singing harmony for stars such as the Bee Gees.[2]

Media appearances

[edit]

She has appeared on numerous radio and TV programs locally and internationally including the Don and Mike Show, The Howard Stern Show and National Public Radio[4] in the US, Spicks and Specks and Enough Rope[5] on ABC TV and Eurotrash in the UK.

Honours

[edit]

Schneider was recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2012, with the Order of Australia (AM)

Discography

[edit]

Albums

[edit]
List of albums, with Australian chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
AUS
[6]
The Magic of Yodelling
  • Released: 1981
  • Format: LP, Cassette
  • Label: K-Tel (NA 614)
 33
Can't Stop Yodelling
  • Released: 1983
  • Format: LP, Cassette
  • Label: K-Tel (NA 656)
 70
Australia's Queen of Yodelling
  • Released: 1986
  • Format: LP, Cassette
  • Label: Colstal Music (MARY 101/2)
 –
Yodelling the Classics
  • Released: 1997
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Koch Crossover Music (3-6650-2)
 –
Yodelling the Classics II
  • Released: 2001
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Musigal Music (RMGRO434)
 –
The Great Mary Schneider – Australia's Queen of Yodelling
  • Released: 2005
  • Format: 3x CD
  • Label: Rajon (CDR0425)
  • Compilation album
 –
Ultimate Collection
  • Released:
  • Format: CD
  • Label:
  • Compilation album
 –

Awards and honours

[edit]

Australian Roll of Renown

[edit]

The Australian Roll of Renown honours Australian and New Zealand musicians who have shaped the music industry by making a significant and lasting contribution to country music. It was inaugurated in 1976 and the inductees are announced at the Country Music Awards of Australia in Tamworth in January.[7]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2002 The Schneider Sisters (Mary and Rita Schneider) Australian Roll of Renown inductee

Mo Awards

[edit]

The Australian Entertainment Mo Awards (commonly known informally as the Mo Awards), were annual Australian entertainment industry awards. They recognise achievements in live entertainment in Australia from 1975 to 2016. Mary Schneider won five awards in that time.[8]

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
1983 Mary Schneider Vocal / Instrumental Act of the Year Won
1984 Mary Schneider Vocal / Instrumental Act of the Year Won
1985 Mary Schneider Vocal / Instrumental Act of the Year Won
1986 Mary Schneider Vocal / Instrumental Act of the Year Won
1987 Mary Schneider Vocal / Instrumental Act of the Year Won

Tamworth Songwriters Association awards

[edit]

The Tamworth Songwriters Association (TSA) awards are an annual songwriting contest for original country songs, awarded in January at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. They commenced in 1986.[9] Schneider has won two awards.[10]

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
1999 "The Video Song" by Rita and Mary Schneider and Jim Haynes Comedy/ Novelty Song of the Year Won
2009 The Schnieder Sisters Songmaker Award awarded

References

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  1. ^ a b c "What was the first Australian rock and roll Record?". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 8 September 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d Glenn A. Baker (12 April 2009). "Singing sister a TV pioneer". Sydney Morning herald. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Roll of Renown". TCMF. Archived from the original on 4 September 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  4. ^ Yodeling The Classics, (broadcast 10 November 1997), All Things Considered
  5. ^ Louise Nunn, (18 June 2009) Healing power of sweet music, The Advertiser
  6. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 266. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  7. ^ "Roll of Renown". Tamworth Country Music Festival. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  8. ^ "MO Award Winners". Mo Awards. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
  9. ^ "Tamworth Songwriters Association". Tamworth Songwriters Association Online. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  10. ^ "Tamworth Songwriters Association Past Winners". Tamworth Songwriters Association Online. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
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