Bill Pere

Bill Pere is a multiple-award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, musician, author, and playwright. His accomplishments include being named Connecticut State Troubadour in 1995 and IMC National Independent Artist in 2003. Pere has written more than 400 songs and released 15 CDs, as well as producing CDs for many other artists.

Pere is a Founding Member and current President of the Connecticut Songwriters' Association and is Founder and Executive Director of the Local United Network to Combat Hunger (LUNCH), which features the LUNCH Ensemble. Along with Kay Pere, also a nationally-known recording artist, he runs the Connecticut Songwriting Academy to develop the talents and careers of young singers, songwriters, musicians, and recording artists. Pere has been involved in the music business for more than 30 years, having been mentored by many of the top names in the industry.

Another of Pere's internationally published works is a series of articles on songwriting and the music industry known as "The Songcrafters' Coloring Book". Pere presents workshops and classes at music conferences and events across the U.S.

Biography

Bill Pere grew up in New York City and today resides in Connecticut. He is a graduate of Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.

Recordings

1981: "Crest of a Wave" [vinyl]
198?: "Cityscape" [vinyl]
198?: "Family Portrait" [out of print]
1991: "Songs for Kids Who Like to Think"
1994: "You'll See a Much Brighter Day"
1994: "Songs for Kids With Common Sense"
1994: "Profiles of Connecticut Vol 1"
1995: "Songs for Kids Who Touch the Stars"
1999: "New Day Coming Tomorrow"
2001: "Crest of a Wave (10th Anniversary - New Recordings)"
2001: "Cityscape II"
2002: "High School My School"
2002: "Christmas Eve on the Poor Side of Town"
2004: "Profiles of Connecticut" Special Edition
2007: "Dare to Dream"
2007: "plus numerous inclusions on compilation CDs"

Links

[http://www.billpere.com Bill Pere Official Website]
[http://www.lunchensemble.com Local United Network to Combat Hunger]
[http://www.ctsongs.com Connecticut Songwriters' Association]
[http://www.ctsongwriting.com Connecticut Songwriting Academy]