Wheat Williams: Professional Writing Portfolio

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Journalism
Software Manuals and Technical Documentation
1. Alter Media: Studio Suite Quick Start Owners Manual.
  Recording studio management application, 1999.
2. BellSouth
Publicity and Marketing
1. Garritan Libraries
2. Music Business: Record Label
3. Other: Medical Recruiting

Journalism
1. Artist Interviews (Guitar Player, Keyboard, Electronic Musician, and others)
  1. “Steve Hackett”. Guitar Player, July 2000.
    The guitarist from Genesis’ classic period discusses developments in his solo career..
  2. “Paul O’Dette”. (pdf 888K) Guitar Player, June 2000, p. 50.
    One of the world's foremost performers of Renaissance and Baroque lute and guitar.
  3. “Howe it’s Done”. Progression, Winter/Spring 1999-2000, pp. 20-24.
    Extensive interview with Steve Howe during his tour for Yes’ album The Ladder.
  4. “Heroes: Steve Howe”. (pdf 679K) Guitar Player, March 2000, p. 23.
    Short career retrospective for the guitarist from Yes, Asia and GTR.
  5. “Progressive Project”. (pdf .3.3MB) Guitar Player, October 1998, pp. 55-60.
    Interview with Robert Fripp, Adrian Belew, and Trey Gunn and their ProjeKct II recording and tour.
  6. “Jon Lord”. (pdf 1.0MB) Keyboard, June 1998, p. 20.
    Career retrospective and interview during Deep Purple’s Purpendicular tour.
  7. “Prog Day ‘97”. (pdf 512K) Keyboard, December 1997, p. 16.
    Report on the Chapel Hill, NC underground progressive rock festival.
  8. “The Musical Box”. (pdf 598K) Keyboard, October 1997, p. 18.
    Interview with keyboardist David Myers from the Genesis tribute band from Quebec.
  9. “Life After Elvis: The Return of Scotty Moore.” (pdf 1.1MB) Musician, February 1997.
    Brief article on the reunion album of Scotty Moore and D. J. Fontana, The King’s Men.
  10. “Jerry Dale McFadden of the Mavericks”. (pdf 1.2MB) Keyboard, December 1996, pp. 16-17.
    Interview during the tour for Music for All Occasions.
  11. “Monte Moir and The Time”. (pdf 916K) Keyboard, November 1996, p. 14.
    Interview concerning Morris Day and the Time’s reunion tour.
  12. “Ben Folds of Ben Folds Five.” (pdf 840K) Keyboard, February 1996, p. 19.
    Interview during the tour after the release of the Ben Folds Five album.
  13. “Creative Space: Dynamic Duo”. (pdf 4.8MB) Electronic Musician, January 1996, pp. 74-80.
    Interview with Fleming and John on the recording of Delusions of Grandeur
  14. “Bass Mutant Victor Wooten.” (pdf 1.5MB) Guitar Player, January 1991, pp. 16-17.
    The first national magazine article on Victor Wooten and his debut with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones.
  15. “Terrell.” Play, November/December 1990, p. 6.
  16. “Prism’s Chris Harris and Mark Heimermann”. Contemporary Christian Music, February 1989, pp. 22-23.
    Interview concerning Christian pop production techniques.
  17. “Michael W. Smith: i 2 (Equipment)”. Contemporary Christian Music, September 1988, p. 42.
    A short sidebar on the equipment and recording techniques used by Smith on his last album, i 2 (EYE).
  18. “The Musical Word”. (pdf 5.0MB)Music Technology, August 1988, pp. 31-34.
    The first of MT’s series on the use of music technology in non-mainstream genres, this article covered contemporary Christian music. It was the first interview given by Amy Grant in almost three years, and coincided with the release of her platinum Lead Me On.
2. Computer Software Reviews and Applications (Electronic Musician, MacUser, Music Technology 1988-1997)
  1. “How to Upgrade to OS 8...Without Buying a New, Big Hard Drive.” Fishwrap, September 1997, pp. 4-8.
    Macintosh applications article. Fishwrap is the magazine of the Atlanta Macintosh Users Group.
  2. “Repertoire Music Publisher 2.5.1”. Electronic Musician, February 1991, pp. 108-109.
    Product review of the final version of a program for desktop publishing of sheet music on the Macintosh.
  3. “Passport Designs Encore 1.2 Composing/Notation Software”. Electronc Musician, May 1990, pp. 98-101.
    Product review of a MIDI program for composing and printing sheet music on the Macintosh.\
  4. “The Dove MaraThon 030 for the Mac Plus”. MacinTalk, May 1990, p. 2.
    Report on processor upgrade card. MacinTalk is the monthly newsletter of the Nashville Macintosh users group, Macinteresteds.
  5. “Electronic Arts Deluxe Recorder 1.0 for the Macintosh”. Electronic Musician, February 1990, pp. 106-109.
    Product review of a MIDI sequencing program.
  6. “Under Construction”. MacUser , October 1988, pp. 166-167.
    Tips on how to work around some of the restrictions of the popular music printing program Deluxe Music Construction Set.
  7. “Graphic Notes Music Publisher 1.01”. Music Technology, August 1988, pp. 60-63.
    Product review of a program for desktop publishing of sheet music on the Macintosh.
  8. “Computer Notation”. Music Technology, July 1988, pp. 80-84.
    Overview of the field of desktop publishing of sheet music, including a discussion of what to look for in a good program. This was just before the introduction of Music Publisher, Finale and H. B. Engraver.
  9. “Creating Hammond Organ Sounds with Yamaha FM Synthesizers”. Keyboard, May 1988, pp. 22-23.
    Additive synthesis programming; Hammond organ performance practice.
3. Newspaper Columns (The Nashville Scene and Nashvillian, 1991-1992)
  1. “Elizabeth Carter: Music City’s Gift to the World of Opera.” Nashvillian, February 20, 1992, pp. 4-6.
  2. “‘Fences,’ blues and the Haydn Trio.” Nashvillian, February 20, 1992, p. 13.
  3. “The Nashville Entertainment Association Extravaganza, 1992.” Nashvillian, January 23, 1992.
  4. “Dancing ‘pumps’ you up.” Nashvillian, January 16, 1992, p. 12.
  5. “Belmont: A best-kept secret.” Nashvillian, December 5, 1991, p. 20.
  6. “Webb Wilder pleases, Schermerhorn shines.” Nashvillian, November 28, 1991.
  7. “The All-State showcases Tennessee’s finest.” Nashvillian, November 21, 1991, p. 9.
  8. “Equus can be shocking experience.” Nashvillian, November 14, 1991, p. 9.
  9. “Merrill still sings with authority.” Nashvillian, November 7, 1991, p. 13.
  10. “Nashvillians propel worldwide Mayberry phenomenon.” Nashvillian, September 19, 1991, p. 6.
  11. “Fingers in Margaritaville.” Nashvillian, August 8, 1991, p. 12.
  12. “NACA’s College Politics.” Nashville Scene, February 14, 1991, p. 21.
4. Club and Concert Reviews (Music Row, 1990-1991)
  1. “The Nashville Entertainment Association Extravaganza, 1991.” Music Row, February 8, 1991, p. 25.
  2. “The Beat Poets.” Music Row, January 23, 1991, p. 13.
  3. “Wild Rose.” Music Row, December 8, 1990, p. 33.
  4. “Swing.” Music Row, November 23, 1990, p. 11.
  5. “The Blue Yonder.” Music Row, November 8, 1990, p. 24.
  6. “Silvie.” Music Row, October 23, 1990, p. 7.
  7. “Chagall Guevara.” Music Row, October 23, 1990, p. 7.
  8. “Kim Hill.” Music Row, October 8, 1990, p. 19.
  9. “David Wilcox.” Music Row, September 23, 1990, p. 15.
  10. “Bela Fleck and the Flecktones.” Music Row, September 8, 1990, p. 32
  11. “Henry Lee Summer.” Music Row, September 8, 1990, p. 32.
  12. “Shaking Family.” Music Row, August 23, 1990, p. 7.
  13. “Tricia Walker and the Mudcats.” Music Row, August 23, 1990, p. 7.
  14. “Kelly Willis and Radio Ranch.” Music Row, August 8, 1990, p. 19.
  15. “Jane, His Wife.” Music Row, August 8, 1990, p. 19.
  16. “The Questionnaires.” Music Row, July 23, 1990, pp. 56-57.
  17. “Say-So.” Music Row. July 8, 1990, p. 27.
  18. “Jonell Mosser and Enough Rope.” Music Row, July 8, 1990, p. 27.
Software Manuals and Technical Documentation
1. Alter Media: Studio Suite Quick Start Owners Manual.
  Recording studio management application, 1999.
2. A Major American Telephone Company
  1. Tutorial: Getting Started with Intranet Publishing using Microsoft FrontPage 98.
    End-user training document for project managers in an IT division. 38 pages with diagrams.
  2. Lotus Notes Administration.
    Documenting administration procedures for an IT department. 58 pages with diagrams.
  3. Lotus Notes Installation.
    Procedural manual for installing and configuring client workstations. 47 pages with diagrams.
Publicity and Marketing
1. Garritan Libraries
  1. Garritan Christmas Album vol 2, 2005.
    Liner notes for this album, which was distributed free from the Web site.
  2. Garritan Christmas Album Press Release
2. Music Business: Record Label
  1. Sony Music Nashville Press Releases.
    Wheat Williams wrote all the press releases from Sony Music Nashville (Columbia and Epic Records) while working as a freelance consultant in 1990 and 1991.
  2. Sony Music Marketing Newsletters.
    The “In Your Ear” six-page monthly newsletter was published by Sony Music’s headquarters in New York and sent to record stores across America to promote new releases. Wheat Williams wrote the Nashville and country music section in 1990 and 1991.
  3. Sony Music Radio Promotion Tip Sheets.
    Wheat Williams worked with the Sony Music Nashville radio promotions department to produce the “News You Can Use”, sent each month to country radio stations across the United States.
3. Other: Medical Recruiting
  1. Jackson and Coker Corporate Brochure.
    Corporate image brochure for a national medical recruiting firm, 1994.
  2. Jackson and Coker Direct Mail.
    Representative examples from hundreds of pieces of direct mail for medical recruiting, written 1993 through 1994.