Bri Wiegand

Bri Wiegand is a composer, sound designer, percussionist, dancer, and filmmaker who uses her wide interests to create multi-media music and soundscapes through technology and movement. Her work has been described as both “whimsical” and as “having a special edginess.”

Wiegand presented at the Percussive Arts Society’s International Convention in Indianapolis, IN, in November, where she shared original music and demonstrated an instrument of her own creation that uses a simple circuit utilizing the material of a Musser Century vibraphone to trigger speakers and lights while performing.

Recently, she composed the score for feature film Spooky Action directed by Rod Bingaman, which will premiere at the North Hollywood CineFest in Los Angeles. Wiegand spends her time performing in State College and around the United States with local new music group, Open Music, the Williamsport Orchestra, and as a soloist. Her recent commissions include Matchstick Percussion and loadbang.

Outside of music, Wiegand works as a freelance audio engineer and videographer and is currently working with the Centre Film Festival in State College as an Operations Manager. She lives with her partner and three black and white pets.

Wiegand holds two Bachelors of Arts in Music Technology and Film Production as well as a Professional Performance Certificate in Music Composition and Technology, Sound Design, and Percussion Performance from Penn State University. Her teachers include Dr. Lee Hinkle, Dr. Baljinder Sekhon, Curtis Craig, Dr. Sarah Gen Burghart Rice, and Dan Armstrong.