Spencer Schillerstrom was born and raised in Downers Grove, Illinois. Here, he studied music early with Alex Beltran and Mark Colby. He received his Bachelor’s of Music at DePauw University and Master’s of Jazz Studies at DePaul University. Spencer now lives in Chicago, Illinois where he works as a freelance musician and educator.
Spencer Schillerstrom is a Chicago-based saxophonist, educator, and composer. Attempting to bend definitions established by genre, Spencer has taken his unique sound to venues all over the midwest as a bandleader and sideman at venues such as Andy’s Jazz Club, The Chicago Jazz Showcase, The Promontory, and currently holds a residency at The Waterfront Cafe. Spencer holds an MFA from DePaul University in Jazz Saxophone, is a Tenor Madness Saxophones Artist, and is a former student of world renowned musicians Dana Hall, Scott Burns, Patrick Bartley, and Steven Snyder. As an educator, Spencer has held positions at DePauw University, the British International School of Chicago, and, currently, Hinsdale South High School as the saxophone studio paraprofessional and jazz program co-director. “Introducing Spencer Schillerstrom” is now available on all streaming platforms.