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Rebecca has been playing the piano by ear since the
age of 7 years, but it wasn't until the age of 9
when she began learning to read music through
classical music training. Receiving superior ratings
at piano competitions took her to Belmont College in
Nashville, TN to perform in recitals at an early
age. Years later, as Rebecca's singing career
blossomed, she was never without her muse- the
piano. Returning to school as an adult to receive a
Master's Degree in Music, she rediscovered harmony,
and the lush chords and fascinating rhythms that
make up jazz. Her performance credits include
opening for Mel Torme at the Johnny Mercer Festival
in Savannah, GA, the International Association for
Jazz Education (IAJE) Conference, St. Simons Island
Jazz-in-the-Park Series, local Atlanta venues such
as Sambuca Jazz Cafe and Eddie's Attic, and many
others too numerous to list here. She has enjoyed
featured artist performing stints in Japan, England,
and France; with pianist Mac Frampton and the
Hollywood Hills Orchestra; and in concert venues
throughout the U.S. A founding member, vocal
director, and arranger for the touring vocal jazz
quartet, South City Voices, Rebecca co-produced the
group's debut CD, "Got Swing" in 2003. Often
compared to the Manhattan Transfer, they appear with
the Atlanta Pops Orchestra as well as at local
concert venues such as Libby's Cabaret.
In 2001, this award-winning singer/songwriter
released her debut album of original music "To A
Warmer Heart", which features Rebecca's piano
playing as well as that of other outstanding
musicians. She has written piano songs appropriate
for young students from late beginner to early
advanced levels, and enjoys accompanying, producing,
and mentoring her students in the studio as well as
in performance. Rebecca has experience working in
Japan as a solo act accompanying herself on piano,
and has arranged for big band and orchestra, using
Encore and Sibelius software.
An avid educator as well as performer, Rebecca is
proud of her private piano and composition students,
many of whom have won scholarships, excelled in
competitions and festivals, advanced to perform
professionally, and received local and national
awards, including recognition in Billboard magazine
and Time Warner New Artist of the Year Award.
For more information, please visit the websites:
www.rebeccawindham.com
www.southcityvoices.com
or
e-mail:
rebeccawindham@hotmail.com
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