Wiedemann, Joe (ASCAP)

With a degree in broadcasting from the University of Evansville, and a double major in music, Wiedemann has been active in creating works for documentaries and news programs since 1981. His music has aired in national syndication, and on CBS and PBS affiliates. Commercial videos for the San Diego District Atty., Thomas Jefferson School of Law, City of Chula Vista, Regional Transportation Council and others are in circulation on the internet.

Using electronic and acoustic instruments, Wiedemann integrates new players into classical ensembles. Whether it’s just one synth part added to an orchestra, a full concerto, symphony, quartet or duet, there will always be room for sounds the audience has never heard before. All-Acoustic compositions take the orchestra and other ensembles into new territory as well.

American Idol Underground
Winner, Classical category, First Online Competition, Feb. 2006

Unsigned Artist of the Month
Keyboard Magazine, September 2003

Emmy Nominations:
-Audio Technician, Cinderella: Behind the Scenes 11-29-90
-Composer/Arranger, Heroes of 1997, 12-20-97
-Composer/Arranger, Downtown Business Woman 04-21-89
-Composer/Arranger, 2003: The Year in News, 12-31-03

AXIEM (Absolute Excellence in Electronic Media) Awards:
-2001, Musical Score: Top Stories of 1999 KFMB-TV (CBS)
-2001, Musical Score: Searching for San Diego: City Heights KPBS-TV (PBS)
-2003, Song of Songs, Film, Don Teague Productions, Winner at the New York
Independent Film and Video Festival - Las Vegas (Nov 2002)

Joined the NewMusicShelf: 6 August 2011
Website: http://www.orchestronics.com