He premiered in 'Corteo,' in which he had a leading role, in April 2005. In 2004, after seeing him in several television appearances, Cirque du Soleil's management asked him to audition in Las Vegas. Touring with Cirque du Soleil has been the high point of his whistling career, Mr. He won the title of International Whistling Grand Champion in 19, and 2009 Entertainer of the Year. 'Everyone else was doing stuff like 'Chattanooga Choo Choo,' so I caused quite a scandal.' 'I chose to whistle Beethoven's Fifth Symphony and Gershwin's 'Rhapsody in Blue,'?' he said. When he did make his first appearance at the competition, in 1985, he was unfamiliar with the rules and was disqualified for going over the time allotted. 'But no one ever knew where it was held,' he said. Navy and serve on a submarine, he said he met many people who suggested he compete at the annual International Whistlers Convention. When he left the Pittsburgh area at 18 to join the U.S.

Lomax said he was known - and sometimes teased - as 'that guy who's always whistling.' He said it was especially gratifying for him to perform for older music fans who remember songs such as bandleader Ted Weems' 'Heartaches,' in which a whistling solo figured prominently. Lomax noted it was normal for bands of that time to keep a paid whistler on call. Whistling achieved its greatest popularity in America during the Big Band era of the 1930s and '40s. He also has made numerous appearances around the world. Lomax commands a three-octave range and has toured with Cirque du Soleil's 'Corteo' show. 'But they change their tune when they hear what I can do.' Instead, he will perform three classical numbers using a skill he describes as 'a lost art' whistling.The concert 'Around the World in 80 Minutes' - will begin at 7:30 at Woodland Hills Junior High School, SwissvaleSome who are unfamiliar with the musical pedigree of whistling are skeptical at first, Mr.

Lomax, 49, of Braddock isn't a singer and won't be playing an instrument. 'Pittsburgh Native and Champion Whistler to Perform with Edgewood Symphony on Sat'Īt a concert of the Edgewood Symphony Orchestra on Saturday night, Sean Lomax will demonstrate the musical talent for which he has twice been named an international grand champion.

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