Joseph Spaniola Explained

Joseph T. Spaniola (born May 7, 1963)[1] is an American musician and chief composer/arranger for the United States Air Force Academy Band.[2] [3] Since 2007, he has served as professor and director of music theory and jazz studies at the University of West Florida.[4] [5] Spaniola graduated with a B.A. and M.A. from Michigan State University and has a PhD. in composition from the University of North Texas.[5] In 2016, he was named Commissioned Composer for the Florida State Music Teachers Association.[5] [6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joseph T. Spaniola Biography . josephspaniola.com . 2 May 2018 . 7 October 2018 . josephspaniola.
  2. ITEA Journal - Volume 34 - Page 35 2006 Dream, written by Joseph Spaniola and commissioned by Daniel Helseth, is a new work that features the euphonium accompanied by a sitting quartet. Joseph T. Spaniola is the Chief Composer/Arranger for The United States Air Force
  3. Web site: Composer Conversations: Joseph T. Spaniola and ESCAPADE . Parma Recordings. July 2, 2019 .
  4. News: Eric J.. Wallace . UWF goes traditional with new fight song after misstep on first attempt . Pensacola News Journal. November 13, 2017.
  5. Web site: Brandy Hilboldt. Allport. Excerpts From The Experts: Spaniola Creates Music, Teaches People How To Listen . WUWF. March 23, 2016 .
  6. Web site: UWF music professor honored as commissioned composer by statewide association . University of West Florida. December 1, 2016 .