WENDY LOOMIS: About Wendy
WENDY LOOMIS - COMPOSER/PIANIST/PRODUCER
"Composer/pianist Wendy Loomis paints with a broad palette of jazz, classical, new age, avant garde and world colors, fusing styles ranging from Debussy to Thelonius Monk." (Kelley Dolan, NoHands Records)
Award-winning composer Wendy Loomis has written music for independent film, performing ensembles COPUS and PHOENIX RISING, and recordings. She has released eight CDs of her musical works: "Ascension" (Phoenix Rising); "Anything I Perceive" (vocal single); "Jah Provide" (Copus trilogy); "Whispers" (Phoenix Rising); "The Fool" (Copus single); "Piano + Friends" (solo piano); "Later Than You Think" (Copus); "strange conjunction" (solo piano). In addition, her compositions have appeared on numerous compilations.
In August 2010 the short film 'Virgin of the Candles' by Argentinian-born writer/director Victoria Giordana was premiered at the Latino International Film Festival. Wendy's filmscore made its debut at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood (see 'Filmscore' page for a clip).
Wendy has had four of her works for flute choir premiered at the Civic Arts Center in Walnut Creek. 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 2010, 2007, 2000, and 1999; Honorable Mention in worldwide songwriting competition hosted by Unisong; and the Elite Artist Award (for ensemble "Copus") from MusicDish.com. 'Ascension' was nominated for 'best acoustic album' by the LA Music Awards and individual tracks were nominated for 'best new age' and 'best classical' by the Hollywood Music and Media Awards.
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, directs a drum circle, 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 in London, Los Angeles, Austin, Boston, Pittsfield, Nashville, and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
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CONTACT: wendy@wendyloomis.com