WENDY LOOMIS
Wendy Loomis has released six CDs of her musical works: "Anything I Perceive" (vocal single); "Jah Provide" (Copus trilogy); "Whispers" (Phoenix Rising); "Piano + Friends" (solo piano); "Later Than You Think" (Copus); "strange conjunction" (solo piano). In addition, her compositions have appeared on numerous compilations.
In February 2009 Wendy will release her 7th CD entitled 'Ascension'. Themes were composed by Wendy with the brilliant collaborative arrangements by Monica Williams (together aka PHOENIX RISING).
Wendy has had four of her works for flute choir premiered at the Civic Arts Center in Walnut Creek. Most recently, her work 'East West Suite' was commissioned and performed by Flock of Flutes at their May 2008 10th anniversary celebration. She received the ASCAPlus award for composition in 2007, 2000, and 1999; Honorable Mention in worldwide songwriting competition hosted by Unisong; and the Elite Artist Award (for ensemble "Copus") from MusicDish.com.
As President and co-founder of independent music label Copus Music LLC, Wendy is experienced in all aspects of the music business including creation, production, performance, marketing, and publishing. She is the composer/pianist for piano-flute duo "Phoenix Rising" and spoken word/jazz ensemble "Copus". In addition, she is the music director at an alternative church service and teaches private piano lessons at her San Francisco studio. Wendy earned her master's degree in education from Syracuse University and bachelor's degree in creative arts from Denison University.
As a solo pianist, and with various ensembles - Wendy has performed at Brodie's in London, the Women's Art Festival in Long Beach, the Psychobabble Café in Los Angeles, Café One Two Three Jazz Club in Nashville, and at the major venues throughout the San Francisco Bay Area including Kimball's East, Rassela's Jazz Club, the North Beach Festival, Noe Valley Ministry, Clarion Music, Cellspace, SomArts Gallery, Cowell Theatre, The Cannery, Blake's, Center Stage, Walnut Creek Civic Arts Center, the Canvas Gallery, Café International, and numerous private parties.
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