The Pasadena Presbyterian Church (PPC) invites you to enjoy a mid-day concert where composer and pianist Ryan Whyman shares some of his own works, plus improvisations on familiar Christmas carols, in the premiere of “The Whyman Project,” on Wednesday, December 9, via PPC’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
This week, PPC’s Music at Noon Online series will feature a special Christmas edition of music that will get the family into the holiday spirit, right in the comfort of your home.
Ryan Whyman is a gifted pianist and composer with a diverse array of influences. At age 6, he began studying classical piano with world renowned Sofia Zukerman and developed a passion for improvisation from an early age.
As he grew older, his classical piano skills quickly expanded into the jazz realm, as well as the realms of pop, rock, and assorted other genres. His musicianship and versatility has led to playing regularly at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, performing in a production of Les Miserábles in the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts in Anchorage, playing in ensembles of all shapes and sizes around Southern California, and many other opportunities.
Whyman’s composing skills go hand in hand with his improvisation abilities, resulting in a never-ending stream of musical ideas. Whether it be a film, TV show, commercial, video game, web series, or other media form, Whyman can provide a creative addition that will be sure to enhance any project.
Although he loves to experiment outside of the box and is constantly expanding his musicality, Whyman is very flexible and easygoing. He is an extremely diverse composer and has experience writing for short films, commercials, web series, and TV pilots of all genres.
“The Whyman Project” features a string quartet and a jazz rhythm section.
PPC’s Music at Noon Online is free to watch and enjoy. For more information, visit www.ppcmusic.org/music-at-noon
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