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Eric Goetz

Seattle-based composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Eric Goetz prides himself on his diverse background and flexibility as a composer. Eric started composing at a very early age, writing video game music on his TI-99 computer in BASIC. Eric went on to receive a B.A. in Music from Western Washington University, where he studied classical piano with Jeffery Gilliam and jazz with Chuck Israels (Bill Evans Trio). After graduating, Eric moved to Seattle and studied film composition with Emmy-winning composer Hummie Mann, voice with soprano Awilda Verdejo and accordion with jazz great Ken Olendorf.

Eric has scored several films, including the award-winning Seattle In Color, which was featured in last year's Seattle International Film Festival. Eric also wrote music for the film Sleepers, which took 2nd place in the local 48-Hour Film Competition. Eric most recently finished the score to the feature-length documentary, The Descendant's Project, and is currently working on scoring a series of short documentary films about the state of Wyoming.

When not composing, Eric regularly performs with numerous groups including Central Services, Hans York, Sissyfist, Nick Garrison, Sarah Rudinoff, Johnny Horn, The Ticklejunk All Stars and Andrea Wittgens. In April of 2005, Eric released his first solo album, Present and Accounted For, which features an eclectic blend of world-influenced pop music. In April of 2006, Eric was the assistant musical director and keyboardist on What You Sing Might Save You, an original play by Nick Garrison (Hedwig from Hedwig and the Angry Inch), in the world premier.