Juanita Faas

JUANITA FAAS BIO Instrumental piano virtuoso, eclectic styles such as jazz, Latin jazz, gospel, R&B traditional, lounge music and Celtic. Composer, arranger and performer. I was born and raised in Medicine Hat AB Canada. Piano lessons started at age five. Throughout the 1980’s and 90’s I was a church pianist, music teacher, member in several bands (Christian and secular), ballet, vocal and choral accompanist. My three main genre’s of music would be; Christian, jazz and new classical,...

JUANITA FAAS BIO Instrumental piano virtuoso, eclectic styles such as jazz, Latin jazz, gospel, R&B traditional, lounge music and Celtic. Composer, arranger and performer. I was born and raised in Medicine Hat AB Canada. Piano lessons started at age five. Throughout the 1980’s and 90’s I was a church pianist, music teacher, member in several bands (Christian and secular), ballet, vocal and choral accompanist. My three main genre’s of music would be; Christian, jazz and new classical, which I usually mix (along with several other styles) together in my arrangements and compositions. I started recording professionally in 2001 and started touring Canada in 2002 and then the USA in 2005. I have performed in many Christian and secular events (see performance highlights). Composing and arranging my own music has become my main focus. I still do some cover tunes, with my own arrangements. My music is aired on radio, internet radio and TV. In 2005 I connected with AngelAID. A non profit Christian charity in Jacksonville FL servicing terminally and critically ill children and their families. Dr. Carl Shipley (former member of the Strawberry Alarm Clock), cofounder, president and COO, hired me on as the volunteer music director in 2007. I continue to compose, arrange and tour. Websites and related web information, search, Juanita Faas on any search engine. Education and Conference/Workshops Anderson University Anderson IN, music program 1982. Passed ARTC performance exam Royal Conservatory of Music mid 90’s Ballet accompanist work shop Vancouver BC early 90”s Tom Jackson workshops, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, and 2000. Breakforth Ministry conference, Edmonton AB, 2000, 2001, 2003. GMA music conference Three Hills AB, 2003, music song competition. GMA Music In The Rockies Estes Park CO, 2004, piano competition. Private jazz lessons 2000-2004 World Vision, Huston TX 2006 Music Ministers conference Jacksonville FL, 2008 Discography Holy Hands—indie 2002, over 1000 CD’s sold Attitudes—indie 2004, over 1000 CD’s sold Angels Believe In Santa Clause/Angels Spirit At Christmas, double CD, AngelAID Productions 2007 AngelKIDS at Christmas, AngelAID Productions, 2007 Healing Waters, AngelAID Productions, 2009 Accolades AngelKIDS, winner Honor Award, The Great American Song Contest 2008 Attitudes, winner, two Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards, 2007. Attitudes, nominated for two Los Angeles Music Awards, 2006. Music Ministry Endorsement from Christian Music Presenters, Nashville TN 2006. Attitudes, nominated for two SHAI Gospel Music Awards, 2005 Attitudes, nominated for two CGMA covenant Music Awards, 2005. Performance Highlights Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre, Medicine Hat AB, October 2008 Canadian Gospel Music Awards, Calgary AB, October 2008 The Miracle Channel, Ufonic music program May 08 Jacksonville Irish Festival, April 2008 AngelAID Christmas Extravaganza, Jacksonville FL, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005. Anchor Ministries Regional Conference, Guelph Ont. 2007 SHAI Gospel Music Awards, Edmonton AB, Jan 2007 Sweet Daddy’s Christian Coffee House, Phoenix AZ, April 2006 Pageant Of Peace, The White House, Washington DC, Dec. 2006 A Christmas Jazz Celebration, (vocal accompanist) Carnegie Hall NY NY Dec.2006 Southern Baptist Convention Exhibit Hall, Greensborough NC 2006 100 Huntley St TV program, Crossroads Ministries Ont. 2005 Wine Blues and All That Jazz Festival, Woodstock Ont. July 2005 Medicine Hat Jazz Festival, June, 2004 The Miracle Channel Lifeline Christmas program, Lethbridge AB Dec. 2004 GMA Music In The Rockies Estes Pk CO, 2004, daily showcase performance Wav File, The Miracle Channel, Lethbridge AB 2004 Foodbank Roadshow Tour, Ont. 2003 Alberta Music Showcase, Edmonton AB 2003 Memberships & Affiliations AFM—American Federation of Musicians GMA—Gospel Music Association (USA) CGMA—Canadian Gospel Music Association SOCAN—Society Of Composers Authors and Music Publishers of Canada CMP—Christian Music Presenters Nashville TN AMIA—Alberta Music Industry Association JAMM—Jacksonville Alliance Of Music Ministers FL AngelAID-- Jacksonville FL World Vision—Canada/USA CMRRA----Canadian Musical Production Rights Agen