Pianist-Composer Jennifer Warren Baker
I consider myself comfortable in all styles, from classical to jazz, blues, pop, and rock.  In addition to teaching, I am often contracted as an accompanist, music director, composer, arranger, and soloist for many organizations and educational institutions. For more information on services available for your organization, please e-mail me for the fastest response time.
COMPOSING & ARRANGING

2007:  Musical Arranger for Sky, a new musical by Tom Sweitzer

2006:  Solo Concert at The Sheila C. Johnson Performing Arts Center, featuring Jennifer's original piano compositions, and celebrating the release of her new CD, Midpoint

2004 - 2005, Composer, Music Director, and Accompanist for the VSA production of Twelve Dancing Princesses

1998 - 1999: Solo performances of original works with
Franklin Park Visual and Performing Arts Center

MUSICAL THEATRE & OPERA

2009:  Musical Director/ Pianist for Smokey Joe's Cafe, Franklin Park Visual and Performing Arts Center

2007:  Musical Arranger/ Keyboard for Sky, a new musical by Tom Sweitzer

Summer 2007:   Musical Director/ Principal Accompanist:  Damn Yankees, Creative Youth, at The Hill School, Middleburg, VA

2007, Music Director/ Piano:  I Weight What?, Round Hill Center (Round Hill, VA), The Sheila C. Johnson Performing Arts Center (Middleburg, VA), and Glaize Studio Theatre at Shenandoah University (Winchester, VA)

2007, Accompanist:  Sail Me Away, The Sheila C. Johnson Performing Arts Center, Middleburg, VA

2006, Keyboardist, Guys and Dolls, The Hill School, Middleburg, VA

2006, Keyboardist, The Secret Garden, The Hill School, Middleburg, VA

2005, Keyboardist, Porches, The Mishler Theatre, Altoona, PA and The Sheila C. Johnson Performing Arts Center, Middleburg, VA

2005:  Keyboardist, Children of Eden, The Hill School, Middleburg, VA

2004:  Accompanist, Hansel & Gretel, Loudoun Lyric Opera, Leesburg, VA

2004:  Accompanist/ Music Director, How to Eat Like a Child - The Growing Stage

2004:  Accompanist, Once On This Island, Simpson Middle School

2004:  Accompanist, Tom Sawyer, Blue Ridge Middle School

2004:  Accompanist, VSA production of Snow White (VSA International Festival, Washington, DC)

2003:  Accompanist,  Bye-Bye Birdie, The Growing Stage

2002:  Accompanist,  Schoolhouse Rock, The Growing Stage

2001:  Accompanist, Anything Goes, The Growing Stage

1999:  Rehearsal pianist/ orchestra pianist, Amal and the Night Visitors, an operetta performed by Round Hill United Methodist Church members and members of The Loudoun Symphony 

JAZZ

2005, Pianist, C Jam Blues, Sheila C. Johnson Performing Arts Center, Middleburg, VA

PRIVATE VOCAL ACCOMPANYING

I have provided accompanying services to many vocal artists for performances at venues such as Franklin Park Visual and Performing Arts Center (Purcellville) and the Sheila C. Johnson Performing Arts Center at the Hill School (Middleburg).

CHURCH MUSIC

May, 2009 to Present:  Pianist at Smith Chapel United Methodist Church in Great Falls, VA

2004:  Accompanist:  Spirit! (Adult Choir), Community Lutheran Church, Sterling, VA

1999-2002: Accompanist (Chancel Choir) & Church Pianist: Round Hill United Methodist Church, Round Hill, VA

2002 - 2003:  Pianist/ Keyboardist for Praise Band, Round Hill United Methodist Church, Round Hill, VA

SOLO PERFORMING

2006:  Solo Concert at The Sheila C. Johnson Performing Arts Center, featuring Jennifer's original piano compositions, and celebrating the release of her new CD, Midpoint

1998 - 1999 - Solo Piano Performances of Original Compositions, Franklin Park Visual and Performing Arts Center

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Piano instructor for 10 years.

EDUCATION
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1999 BA Music, George Mason University.  Primary instrument studied:  piano.

College teaching internship at Contemporary Keyboard Studios in Falls Church





"Her music is her own, and it is rhythmic and moving.  Influenced by Scott Joplin, Alberto Ginestera, Gershwin, Debussy and Ravel, she fuses many different musical styles to produce her own innovative sounds.  Her sense of internal rhythm coupled with her eclectic composition permits Jennifer to create a range of musical expression, all different yet exhibiting her identifiable style."

- Blue Ridge Leader, 11/13/98, Article by Gale Waldron

"Jennifer Warren Baker has provided impressive charts, especially in the use of the cello to underscore dialogue as well as giving a sense of heft to the accompaniment to the vocals."

- Brad Hathaway, 2007, reviewing "Sky," the musical for potomacstages.com.
http://www.potomacstages.com/Archive/Sky.htm





PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
MTNA (Music Teachers National Association)
VMTA (Virginia Music Teacher's Association)
Loudoun Arts Council (LAC)
American College of Musicians (ACM)
National Guild of Piano Teachers (NGPT)
Fairfax Loudoun Music Fellowship (FLMF)

PERSONAL
Favorite Composers:  Faure, Debussy, Beethoven, Scriabin 

Favorite non-musical endeavors:  composing in the kitchen (cooking), writing, living and learning with my homeschooled boys.
Favorite Quotes:

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
(Lao-Tzu, 5th century BC)

"In any project, the important factor is your belief.  Without belief there can be no successful outcome."
(William James, 1842- 1910)

Back to Keyboard Adventures Home Page
Accompanist Services

Jennifer is currently available as an accompanist for weekend performances only.  View Rates and Partial Client List.

Note to accompanist clients: 
During the school year, accompanist services are generally not available in the afternoons (1pm - 6pm).  Summer may be the exception. 

Now Booking Weddings!

Extensive repertoire of popular and classical music! 

"Thank you very much for playing for our wedding party on Saturday.  Your music really set the mood for the event and was beautiful.  I also would like to express my gratitude to you for playing through 
dinner and for your flexibility."

~ E. Robinson, wedding at Goodstone Inn, Middleburg, VA

Call now for a free consultation.

540-272-3919
jennifer@keyboardadventures.com

Articles and Public Speaking

Call me for articles or speaking engagments also.  I write and speak about topics relating to teaching, performing, technology and music, composition and improvisation, homeschooling, and more!
Jennifer's Music - Original Compositions
Sample from Three-Pedal Etude, from Midpoint Album (2006)
Sample from Adrenaline, from Midpoint Album (2006)
Sample from Lost, from Midpoint Album (2006)