Hear Joseph T. Spaniola’s PERPETUAL PROVIDENCE for (horn, tuba and piano) and other works performed by Celeste Shearer (Horn), Jim Shearer (Tuba), and Laura Spitzer (Piano) live streamed on Sunday, April 21 at 7:30 PM MST (8:30 CST, 9:30 EST): https://www.facebook.com/events/800331801991674/
Jim Shearer indicates that this link “should” also be available for viewing after the conclusion of their performance. Enjoy!
A recording of Joseph T. Spaniola’s PASSAGE: SEMPRE AVANTI (trombone ensemble) was recently released the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Natural Slides Trombone Ensemble album “Sempre Avanti.” UCA lead a consortium of 21 institutions across the US to commission PASSAGE: SEMPRE AVANTI. The album is available on Spotify, Apple Music and other streaming services. https://open.spotify.com/track/6kc7VaiTI46vI7fAG5VkEy?si=e1fe1040e8854f85
It is time, once again, for The Midwest Clinic. If you are attending, stop by W375AB on Wednesday, Dec. 20 (2023) at 11:30 AM for my TOGETHER IN THE PARK written for and premiered by the WHEATON MUNICIPAL BAND. I will see you at the performance or stop by to see me at the MUSICA PROPRIA booth (#1700). At the booth, see TOGETHER IN THE PARK and other great music from Julie Giroux, Joseph T. Spaniola and Karel Butz.
The Wind Band Press, the Japanese news site for fans of the wind/brass band and involved instruments, recently interviewed Joseph T. Spaniola. The interview was published on November 2: Composer Interview: Joseph T. Spaniola “Be an effective communicator, both in music and in life.” The interview appears in Japanese and English.
Joseph T. Spaniola’s composition UPLIFTED: Answering The Call (Band) was selected as Finalist Honorable Mention for the 2023 American Prize in Composition in the Pops/Light Music division. The American Prize celebrates American Excellence in the Arts. The music was commissioned by the USAF Band of Mid-America in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of The US Air Force and to honor the Air Mobility Command. Click to listen: https://josephspaniola.com/music/uplifted/
