Gwenevered
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Webpage: http://www.gwenevered.com | ||||
Location: St.Louis, MO, United States | ||||
Description: Aspiring musician hugely passionate about & driven by music in all forms. From St. Louis, MO, USA. World/Alternative/Pop/Folk/Celtic Styles. | ||||
Biography: Similar Artists Alanis Morissette, Tori Amos, The Cranberries, Sinead O'Connor, Sarah Brightman, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Bjork & Yoko Ono. Musical Influences Alanis Morissette, The Cranberries, Ani Difranco, Sarah McLachlan, Meredith Brooks, Jewel, Jennifer Trynin, Sarah Brightman, Sinead O'Connor, Tracy Bonham, U2, Shakespeare's Sister, Violent Femmes, They Might be Giants, Leah Andreone, Richard Marx, Prince, The Doors, Michael McDonald, Carole King, Donna Summer & so many more! (Also, many of the 90's era Alternative Bands- 90's - definitely my favorite era for music) Bio I am an aspiring musician w/ an Eclectic, Eccentric unique sound, w/ Alternative Pop, Folk, Middle Eastern, World, Irish & Indian styles. Most of my music is written, performed, & recorded in my home studio. I hope you enjoy visiting my website, & please tell me what you think. Yes, please critique my Music. Thanks muchly! Gwd I am a current member of BMI. I have also sung in the past w/ the professional groups "St. Louis Symphony Chorus" & "St. Louis Chamber Chorus". I am interested in some additions for my band & am open to adding Bongo player, or Drummer & a Keyboard player in St. Louis/Farmington, MO areas. Please see my Contact page if interested. *Birth date- 6/6/1974 (Gemini) *Height- 5 ' *Eyes- Cat Eyes, as my Granny says *Favorite Colors- Periwinkle & Silver *Favorite Things to do- Dancing w/ lots of spinning, yeah boy! I also really love yoga! If I could dance & do yoga all day, I'd be the happiest camper! Really! *Pet Peeves: People on power trips, sarcasm, & bad breath. *Motto: Ditto *Favorite Pets - Buddy/Fluffy & Guss- my Kee-Kee *Instruments that I play-Piano, Keyboards, Flute, & also my Voice. *Also love Philosophy/Philosophical discussions. What can I say, it's in my nature. Most inspired by-God, Life, Happiness, Defeat, Humbleness, various Artists' Art forms, aritistry & style, Mike King's & Virginia Morgan's poems, my Family & Friends & especially my Husband. Love-God, My Husband, Family, Friends, Water, Nature, Stars/Moon/Sky, Making Wishes, Dreaming, Drawing, Creativity, Chocolate, Mints, Sunflowers, Musk Perfume, Honeysuckle, Cornflowers, Daisies, Rocks/Stones/Gems, Vintage Wear, Glitter, & anything resembling the Medieval time period, hence the name "Gwenevered". Being originally from Farmington, MO, I moved to St. Louis, MO in 1994 to complete my BA in Music at Webster University. I started writing my own style of music & this is what I've come up with. I am continuously working on & developing my Music, & trying to go somewhere w/ it. Wish me luck & creative positive energy to carry me through! ;) ------------------------------------------------------------------- HOBBIES & INTERESTS: Yoga, Music, Dancing, Art (Van Gogh, Maxwell Lynn), my cat Guss, Wholistic and Natural Healing, Herbs that heal, Riches in Christ ministry, Faith healing, Healthful Nature, rocks/stones/gems, Nature and it's artful scenes, overcast days, Water, Sky, Stars, Faith, Medieval time period, Chivalry, Philosophy, Psychology, Movies (when I have time), Ships, Boats, Rainbows, Falling Stars and Wishes, four leaf clovers, laughing, being funny and goofy, glitter, magical mystical enchanting ... ------------------------------------------------------------------- Very Special Thank Yous! EXTREME Special Thanks, Appreciation, Gratitude & Gratefulness to Mike King & Virginia Morgan for their Inspirations, Love, Support & their Poems. Also, EXTREME Special Thanks, Appreciation, Gratitude, & Gratefulness to God, Mom, Morgen, Charlie, Lora, & all of my friends & family & to my fans! Thank you so much Mom & sista Morgen for putting up w/ me & listening to all my practicing & cds over & over again, thru all the years! You're the best! I love you both so much special ones! Also, Very Special Thanks to AJ Pardilla for use of his Eclipse picture on my CD Cover - (www.ajflipdesign.com). Also, a huge thank you to Brad Schuman for his collaborations and support! Also, a special thank you to Joe Runnells for use of his song "Me & Joe's Song" written by Joe. Also, Much Thanks & Appreciation to Mary Osia & Lora McCarver for their inspirations, help, guidance & support! (Special Thank-Us also to: Cyndy Ruhmann, Dana Felt, Mary Young, Audrey Deeren, Ann Carole Gaspar, Phillip Minardi, Philip Barnes, Donald Veith, Patricia O'Brien, Mrs. Pucelli, & Mr. Ritter) Lastly, I want to Thank w/ much gratitude everyone who is & was involved w/ my music projects, endeavors, & motivations, all who have supported me, loved me, helped me, & inspired me all the way! I couldn't have done any of this w/out each & every one of you. Thank you infinity! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Musical History Musical History and Background: I began studying the flute at age 10. Enjoyed the experience thoroughly and excelled at it. While attending Middle School, I had my first flute solo playing “Greensleeves” during our Christmas concert. In addition to my flute solo, I also had the opportunity to sing my first vocal solo in the Choral Christmas concert and was a member of various vocal groups in Middle school. While attending Farmington High School, I was first & second chair flute player. In addition, I performed in several musicals and plays, including "Leader of Pack", and "The Man Who Came to Dinner". In the musical “Godspell”, I played the part/role of the mouse and had a soprano solo singing “Oh Bless the Lord my Soul”. Later in High school, I began instruction under Don Veith, Choral Music Instructor at Farmington High School. I was an active member of all High School choral groups. I performed in the top high school choral groups and thoroughly enjoyed my high school musical experiences. I have sung both soprano and alto parts and consider myself to have a good ear for harmonizing. I was also a member of the Farmington High school Marching Band, Concert Band and the Color Guard for 3 years, and an active member of the Drama Team and Theatre. During my first year at Mineral Area College, I received a fully paid music scholarship for both my flute playing and vocal abilities. I then went on to major in Music, receiving top music awards with honors, including the Outstanding Music Achievement award upon my graduation from Mineral Area College. I went on to complete my Bachelor's degree in Music at Webster University. I received a music scholarship and a placement into their vocal music program. I graduated in 1997 from Webster Univesity, where I completed and earned my BA degree in Vocal Performance . In 2002, I received placement as a soprano into the St. Louis Symphony Chorus. I also performed with the St. Louis Chamber Chorus as a Soprano in 2002 as well. I no longer sing with these groups, but am aspiring to further my musical career. While I am an aspiring musician & would like to break into the music biz, really for me, the most gratifying feeling is when I share my music with my family and friends. Once I start on a composition in one of my original and mysterious styles, it is as though it takes on a life of its own & my creation process is truly my outlet & joy. (Assistance provided by Mike King) A Special THANK YOU to Mike for all of your guidance, inspirations, poems, wonderful words, ART, friendship, and loving support always! You're the best! :) Professional Musical Resume MUSICAL RESUME VOCAL/MUSICAL INSTRUCTION Audrey Deeren 1994 - 1997: -Studied various classical, operatic, musical theatre repertoire & various vocal techniques with Audrey Deeren - Webster University - 3 years. -Private lessons & performed 2 student solo recitals. -Learned & memorized over 15 songs per semester. Carole Gaspar 1994 - 1997: -Auditioned for Carole Gaspar at Webster University & was gladly accepted into the Music Department as a Vocal Performance major. -Along with acceptance as a Vocal Performance major, I was also awarded a music scholarship to Webster University. -Attended various vocal workshops, classes, French language classes, & lessons at Webster University under the study of Carole Gaspar, & other professional faculty members in the Music Department. Susan Martin 1995 - 1996: -Studied classical piano repertoire along with basic piano techniques with Susan Martin. -Private lessons & performed a piano recital. Patricia O'Brien 1992 1994: -Studied with & took private & class voice lessons with Patricia O'Brien at Mineral Area College. -Auditioned for Patricia O'Brien at Mineral Area College & was gladly accepted into the Music Department as a Vocal Music major. -Along with acceptance as a Vocal Music major, I also received a full Music scholarship for both the Vocal Music Department & the Band Department (Flute, first chair) at Mineral Area College. -Learned & memorized 15 songs per semester. -Performed on two student recitals at Mineral Area College. EXPERIENCE “Once on this Island” (Tom Clear) - 5/4 thru 5/7, 2006: -Played flute for the Whitfield High School’s Musical Production of “Once on this Island”. Piano & Flute duet (Tom Clear) - 4/29/2006: -Played flute for piano/flute duet with Tom Clear, piano for Cocktail Party Event at Thomas Jefferson School, St. Louis, MO. Seasonal Carollers (Tom Clear & Christy Simmons of Topper Productions) - 2005: -Sang Soprano in Christmas Carolling Quartet during the December, 2005 season. St. Louis Symphony Chorus (Amy Kaiser) - 2002: -Performed & sang with the St. Louis Symphony Chorus in their 2002 season. St. Louis Chamber Chorus (Philip Barnes) 2002: -Performed & sang with the St. Louis Chamber Chorus in their 2002 season. Opera: Pirates of Penzance performed with the Webster University Opera Studio (Alice Nelson) 1996: -Performed, sang & danced in the production. Webster University Chorale (Kathryn Smith-Bowers) 1994 - 1996: -Performed a Soprano Solo in the Christmas Concert, 1995 at the Webster Groves Presbyterian Church. Webster University Concert Choir (Kathryn Smith-Bowers): 1994 - 1996 Webster University Choral Society (Kathryn Smith-Bowers): 1994 - 1996 Webster University Big Band (Allen Larson) 1994 - 1996: Flute, second chair. Sigma Alpha Iota SAI St. Louis Webster University Chapter (Jane McDaniel) 1994 - 1996: 2 year member of Sigma Alpha Iota - SAI. Additional Career Highlights: Several songs that I’ve composed placed on Broadjam’s top 10 list. (www.broadjam.com), Top 10 Tenth place in Performers.com 1st Annual “The Best” competition for The Best Female Vocalist www.performer.com/the_best/ EDUCATION BA Degree - Webster University St. Louis, MO 1994 1997: Music Major -Emphasis in Vocal Performance Minor - Media Communications AA Degree - Mineral Area College Park Hills, MO 1992 1994: Musical Studies Gwenevered | ||||
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Release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GWENEVERED Website: www.gwenevered.com Email: jdunngwenevered@hotmail.com St. Louis, MO 63123 GWENEVERED RELEASES HER 2005 DEMO CD "Gwenevered - Demo CD"! St. Louis, MO 63123 Decemeber 19, 2005 Gwenevered is an upcoming different artist for sure. An aspiring musician, she has a World eclectic sound, with Middle Eastern, Irish, Indian and a folkish feel. It's a very unique and alternative sound to today's radio, and her inventiveness and bold creativity, give her an added twist. She is paving the way into a new style of music. She is very brave and emotive through her shimmering expressions, and her passion for music is definitely heard through her music. A high voice, with a very clear sharp tone, utilizes different controlled styles of vibrato. A vocal major from Webster University, a dynamic professional ready to expand her adventure in life with her music. Fans' comments and comments from music critiquers: "Finally, something different" "Poetic. Introspective." "fearless in your creativity" "The lyrics really tell the story. I don't know what instrumentation you are using, but it is very innovative. I love the originality. Definitely has hook." "Very ethnic and fascinating in a strange way. A little Bj?rk (from Iceland) influenced?" "Original, evocative, exciting. probably too different for most, but imaginitive musical energy." "Original and really brimfull of potential." "Great idea and I could hear what sound and feel you were going for...very Sinead O'Connor." "sounds like a traditional Irish folk tune." "nice voice" "Alanis!? Is that you again?" "Strong female vocal with synthy accordion sound cool opening, like her shimmering vocals, emotive and effective. Lyrics so simple but engaging, melody flow well." ### |
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