Wayland Pickard

ROAD TOURS

Numerous Concert Halls, Performing Arts Series & Colleges. Also many private and Corporate events throughout the country including: the A.M.A., Bank of America, Hewlett-Packard, California Republican Party and the Children's Miracle Network Telethon. Cruise ship tours include: Nowegian Cruise Lines, Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean Cruises. Opening act for Phyllis Diller, Dionne Warwick, Adrienne Barbeau, Fred Travalena & numerous other artists. Also toured with Andy Williams, Phoebe Snow, Carol Lawrence, John Davidson & Mitzi Gaynor.

FILM & TELEVISION

Featured in the award winning film, "BEETHOVEN'S 5TH" seen on HBO and SHOWTIME receiving a cable ACE nomination for his work on the film. Composed music for many award winning films and radio commercials receiving a national SILVER MICROPHONE AWARD for his work. A SAG/AFTRA actor, he appeared as a regular on the CBS Television series , "CAPITOL". Appearances on THE TONIGHT SHOW, JOAN RIVERS SHOW & national telethons. Also appeared on "THE LOVE BOAT" and many national commercials including McDONALDS & TWA.

PRODUCING & WRITING

Composed songs and scores for both his one man piano comedy show as well as hundreds of other professional acts throughout the country. Written material and music for many name acts including: Phyllis Diller, Sid Ceasar, Fred Travalena, Tammy Wynette, Raquel Welch and Eartha Kitt. Written a highly successful, nationally distributed book for entertainers & performers entitled "THE COMPLETE SINGER'S GUIDE". Lectures and conducts master classes for performers at several colleges. Produced & founded the jazz vocal group, "THE L.A. ACAPPELLA SYMPHONY" as well as the classical chamber group, "THE SANTA ANA WINDS" serving as conductor and featured soloist in both groups. Received diplomas from the University of Texas and the Dick Grove School of Music.