Joseph T. Spaniola’s BLOW, EASTERN WINDS (Wind Ensemble) is on the list of Yamaha’s One Hundred Best Pieces for Band. The works on the list are Yamaha’s recommendations of high-quality literature for wind bands in Japan and other Asian countries.

Joseph T. Spaniola’s composition, DANCESCAPES (Solo Trombone and Wind Ensemble) received a Silver Medal from the Global Music Awards in the Classical and Composition/Composer categories. This composition was commissioned by Paul Compton (Trombone), Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, OK) This is the fourth Spaniola composition to receive a Global Music medal in the last 2 years.…

The Birmingham Concert Band (Birmingham, Michigan) commissioned Joseph T. Spaniola to compose a piece of music to honor its 40th Anniversary Season. The resulting work, RESOUNDING JOY: Proclamation and Celebration, will be premiered on June 17, 2018 with John Madden as guest conductor. See the BCB website for more details: http://www.birminghamconcertband.com/

A consortium of 21 institutions/professors led by the University of Central Arkansas has commissioned Joseph T. Spaniola to compose a Trombone Ensemble piece for presentation at the 2018 International Trombone Festival. The consortium is comprised of institutions from across the United State including the University of North Texas, University of Georgia, Oklahoma State University, University…

On December 21, 2017, Joseph T. Spaniola’s newly published music composition, WORLD OF WONDER was presented by the Riverwatch Middle School Band (Suwannee, Georgia), and December 22, his JUBILATION GARDEN was presented by the Bands of the Air National Guard at the Midwest Clinic (Chicago, IL), an International Band and Orchestra Conference. The Midwest Clinic…

Joseph T. Spaniola’s new fanfare, FANFARE FOR A NEW DAY had its premier on Saturday, October 28, 2017. The commissioning body, the Cereal City Concert Band (Battle Creek, MI) performed the work. The music was commissioned to serve as the ensemble’s signature fanfare.

Joseph T. Spaniola’s composition, UPLIFTED: Answering the Call (Wind Ensemble), was premiered by the US Air Force Band of Mid-America (Scott AFB, IL) during their six-city concert tour of Michigan. The tour started in Port Huron, Michigan on Saturday, October 7, 2017. The band commissioned this work from Dr. Spaniola in celebration of the 70th…

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…

Dr. Joseph T. Spaniola has received an Honorable Mention for The 2016 American Prize in Composition in the Band/Wind Ensemble, Professional division. The American Prize celebrates American excellence in the arts through a series of national non-profit competitions in the performing arts. The competitions of The American Prize are open to all US citizens, whether…