Joe Harnell, versatile composer and arranger:
"Peter Bloesch was a student in my class in the 'Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television' program at the USC School of Music. In that setting, I was able to closely observe his exceptional talents, his passionate approach to music, and his ever-positive attitude. And over the years, as I've kept in close contact with him and his various music projects, I've become only more and more impressed with this remarkably talented composer and what he has created.
"Therefore, I am very pleased to endorse Peter's music wholeheartedly. He is truly brilliant - his creations are imaginative, compelling, and accessible. He has an incredible background in every area of music - pops arranging, film music, and music for the concert stage - and puts all of these genres to good use, coming up with a style that is all his own.
"Peter has proven himself to be reliable, focused, and committed to being a professional in every facet of his work. I consider him to be one of the most gifted musicians I have ever associated with."
— Joe Harnell
Film Composer and Lecturer; Arranger for many celebrated singers, including Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, and Beverly Sills; Composer of concert music and pupil of Aaron Copland, Sir William Walton, and Nadia Boulanger
(Note: Joe Harnell was one of my most influential mentors in the areas of pops arranging and film scoring, and I was deeply saddened to hear of his passing in July of 2005. This great man will be missed tremendously by many people.)
Dr. Buddy Baker, former Director of the Film Scoring program at USC:
"I got to know Peter and his music quite well and consider him to be an outstanding composer. He has an excellent grasp of orchestration and a keen sense of what will move the listener - his music has a deep, emotional quality that is uplifting and inspirational."
— Dr. Buddy Baker
Former Director, Scoring For Motion Pictures And Television Advanced Studies Program, Thornton School of Music, University of Southern California, and formerly the Director of Music at Walt Disney for 28 years
(Sadly, Dr. Baker passed away on July 26, 2002. Click here to read my tribute to him.)
John Dowdall, Artistic Director of Red Cedar Chamber Music:
"I find Peter's chamber music totally engaging. His in-depth knowledge of the classical style of composition and his background as a Hollywood film score composer combine to give his music a freshness and energy that is intellectually satisfying and viscerally stimulating."
— John Dowdall
Guitarist and Artistic Director of Red Cedar Chamber Music
Jan Boland, Executive Director of Red Cedar Chamber Music:
"The musical works of Peter Bloesch are fresh, imaginative, and just plain fun! Underlying this accessibility is a thorough understanding of compositional form and technique. That's what makes Peter's compositions so successful - deep knowledge and experience set off with a dash of good humor."
— Jan Boland
Flutist and Executive Director of Red Cedar Chamber Music
