1944
Dr. Schopp is born in Waterloo, New York to Edward Arthur and Emma Pauline Schopp.
1966
Dr. Schopp receives a Bachelor of Science in music education from Ithaca College.
1967
Dr. Schopp receives a Master of Science in music education from the University of Illinois.
1967
Dr. Schopp becomes a music teacher for Syosset Central School District in New York.
1977
Dr. Schopp serves as president of the Nassau Music Educators Association.
1980
Dr. Schopp receives a professional diploma from Long Island University Post.
1980
Dr. Schopp is appointed head of the music department of Syosset Central School District.
1984
Dr. Schopp serves as president of the New York State Council Administration of Music Education.
1985
Dr. Schopp serves as principal of Syosset Summer High School.
1987
Dr. Schopp serves as chairman of the Camerata Youth Orchestra in Long Island, New York.
1988
Dr. Schopp serves as president of the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA).
1991
Dr. Schopp becomes a band director at the Usdan Center for Performing Arts.
1993
Dr. Schopp becomes president of the eastern division of the Music Educators National Conference.
1996
Dr. Schopp receives the NYSSMA Distinguished Service Award.
2004
Dr. Schopp receives the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra Distinguished Service Award.
2004
Dr. Schopp receives the NYSCAME Nassau Distinguished Service Award.
2006
Dr. Schopp receives a Doctor of Education in music education from Columbia University.
2006
Dr. Schopp becomes executive director of NYSSMA.
2013
Dr. Schopp is recognized as an Educator of Note by the Long Island Music Hall of Fame.
2014
Dr. Schopp receives the Music Educators of New York City Award.