Mary Schneider

Mary Schneider AM, (born 25 October 1932) is an Australian singer, songwriter and performer, who is a master at the classic Swiss Alpine style, she is best known for yodelling the works of various standards by many a classic composer. Her repertoire has covered everything from yodelling of classical music pieces to marches and European folk music tunes. Her daughter is the ARIA Award winning singer songwriter Melinda Schneider is also an Australian country music entertainer and performer. She mainly appears in club and pub venues around Australia, as well as overseas, but has also performed at many arena venues. She performed with her sister Rita Schneider, as part of The Schneider Sisters singing duo, who in 2002 were inducted into the Australian Roll of Renown.[1]

This article is about the Australian musician. For the American politician, see Mary Schneider (politician).

Mary Schneider
Born (1932-10-25) 25 October 1932
Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
OriginAustralia
GenresCountry, yodelling
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • performer
Associated actsRita Schneider, Melinda Schneider

Television and radio

She has appeared on the Don and Mike Show, The Howard Stern Show and National Public Radio[2] in the US, Spicks and Specks and Enough Rope[3] on ABC TV and Eurotrash in the UK. Schneider was recognised in the Queens Birthday Honours in 2012.

Discography

Albums
List of albums, with Australian chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
AUS
[4]
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)
 –
Yodeling the Classics
  • Released: 1997
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Koch Crossover Music (3-6650-2)
 –
Yodeling 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

Australian Roll of Renown

The Australian Roll of Renown honours Australian and New Zealander musicians who have shaped the music industry by making a significant and lasting contribution to Country Music. It was inaugurated in 1976 and the inductee is announced at the Country Music Awards of Australia in Tamworth in January.[5]

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

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.[6]

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 Awards

The Tamworth Songwriters Association (TSA) is an annual songwriting contest for original country songs, awarded in January at the Tamworth Country Music Festival. They commenced in 1986.[7] Mary Schneider has won two awards.[8]

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
  1. "Roll of Renown". TCMF. Archived from the original on 4 September 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2018.
  2. Yodeling The Classics, (broadcast 10 November 1997), All Things Considered
  3. Louise Nunn, (18 June 2009) Healing power of sweet music, The Advertiser
  4. 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.
  5. "Roll of Renown". Tamworth Country Music Festival. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  6. "MO Award Winners". Mo Awards. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
  7. "Tamworth Songwriters Association". Tamworth Songwriters Association Online. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  8. "Tamworth Songwriters Association Past Winners". Tamworth Songwriters Association Online. Retrieved 23 March 2022.


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