Mark Schweizer

Mark Schweizer (June 12, 1956 – November 9, 2019) was an American classical musician, composer, writer, and music professor.

He returned to teach at Stetson University, followed by eight years at Louisiana College in Pineville.

As a bass-baritone, Schweizer performed with regional opera companies across the country, in solo recital, and in oratorio including appearing as the bass soloist with Robert Shaw and the Atlanta Symphony in Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.

Schweizer was the president and editor of St. James Music Press in Tryon, North Carolina.

He also hosted a classical music radio show, attempted to cash in on the pot-bellied pig boom of the 1980s, built a log cabin, and directed stage productions.