Joseph T. Spaniola’s composition, CROSSROADS (Solo Trombone and Trombone Ensemble) received a Silver Medal from the Global Music Awards in the Composition/Composer category. This composition was commissioned by Paul Compton (Trombone), Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK). This is the third Spaniola composition to receive a Global Music Award in the last 18 months. Global Music Awards is “a top-tier music competition that honors talented musicians around the world. It is a showcase for musical gems and unique voices.”