Songwriters & Composers

Wendy Waldman is a songwriter and musician. Her songs have been recorded by artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Randy Travis, and Kenny Rogers. She is also the only female musician in the "Taylor Guitars" clinician program.

Wendy Beckerman is a songwriter. She was a finalist in "Telluride's" songwriting contest. She has also recorded songs for "Fast Folk Music Magazine".

Jim Brunberg is a songwriter. He released his first solo CD, “Love Express” in 2003. He has also shared the mic with artists, including Willie Nelson, Kristin Hersh, John Wesley Harding, and Huey Lewis.

Jim Fox is a composer. His music has been commissioned and performed by ensembles and soloists throughout the U.S. He is also the founder/director of the "Cold Blue Music" record label.

Peter Schickele is a composer and musician. He arranged one of the musical segments for the Disney animated feature film, "Fantasia 2000". He also created music for feature films, documentaries and television commercials.

Peter Eötvös is a Hungarian composer and conductor. His music has been featured in the programmes of orchestras, contemporary music ensembles and festivals worldwide. He has been awarded are the "Kossuth Prize", by the President of the Hungarian Republic in 2002.

Patrick Williams is a composer. He has won two Grammy's for his jazz arrangements and was also nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. He has also lectured at institutions such as The Berklee College of Music and Yale University.

Patrick Wilson is a composer. He has released music with record labels, including Sony, BMG and EMI. Wilson has collaborated with numerous musicians, covering a vast range of styles, from classical to rock and techno.

Patrick J. Burns is a composer. He also serves as Adjunct Professor of Music at Montclair State University in New Jersey, where he teaches courses in orchestration, counterpoint, band literature and music composition. His music has also been performed by conservatory bands in Russia and Japan.

Patrick Nunn is a composer. He has been commissioned by performers such as Icebreaker, Piano Circus, The New London Children's Choir, and Sub Divo, among others. His work has gained many awards including the "Gregynog Award 94".