Joseph Curiale
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Joseph Curiale
| image = wikuriale.jpg
| caption =
| birth_name = Joseph James Curiale
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1955|7|1}}
| birth_place = Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S.
| genre = Classical, Jazz, R&B, Pop, Electronic Music
| occupation = Composer{{·}}Producer{{·}}Conductor{{·}}Songwriter{{·}}Arranger
| instrument = {{hlist|Synthesizer{{·}}Trumpet{{·}}Singing{{·}}Keyboards}}
| years_active = 1977–present
| associated_acts = Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Tonight Show Band
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Joseph Curiale (born July 1, 1955) is an American composer, producer, songwriter, arranger and conductor.
Education
Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Curiale attended the University of Bridgeport and earned a Degree in Music Education in 1976, studying jazz arranging with Neil Slater. In 2009, Curiale completed his Master of Music Composition at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.[https://journalstar.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/songwriter-continues-his-musical-journey/article_74cc06bb-733c-5fc3-a948-8e0a2fe8fc0b.html Lincoln Journal Star], Feb 22, 2009, "Songwriter continues his musical journey" He completed a PhD in Music Composition from the University of Minnesota in 2015.[https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/acclaimed-composer-brings-hollywood-to-spore The Straits Times], Published Oct 3, 2016, 5:00 am SGT.
Career
Television
From 1982 to 1992, Curiale worked as an arranger and composer for the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and his song "Sick of the Blues" was used as one of closing the themes.
In 1990, Curiale was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Music Direction for Sammy Davis Jr.'s 60th Anniversary Celebration with his arrangement of "You Were There" being sung by Michael Jackson.[https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/1990/outstanding-music-direction 42nd Emmy Awards Nominees and Winners]
Curiale composed the opening and closing theme for Nick News with Linda Ellerbee.
Film
In 1983, Curiale was hired as the first staff songwriter at Columbia Pictures. Curiale contributed music and songs to movies such as Roxanne, Breakin', Summer School, and Quicksilver.[https://web.archive.org/web/20101221020505/http://www-new.onu.edu/community/polar_bear_nation/polar_bear_day_the_freed_center Ohio Northern University] World premier of "Silent Snow", Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009
Classical
Curiale wrote two symphonic compositions: Awakening and The Music of Life. Awakening was recorded in 1997 by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and The Music of Life, in 2001 by the London Symphony Orchestra. The Music of Life premiered in the United States in April, 2002 and was performed by the Akron Symphony Orchestra. Curiale has also composed separate pieces, most notably “Wind River” which was commissioned by the University of Wyoming Symphony Orchestra in commemoration of the new millennium. He also composed the piece “Blue Windows” written for trumpet and orchestra, and originally performed by Doc Severinsen.[https://adaherald.com/Content/News/Local-News/Article/Joseph-Curiale-s-Silent-Snow-to-debut-at-Ohio-Northern-University/2/5/101478 The Ada Herald] Joseph Curiale's "Silent Snow' to debut at Ohio Northern University, Wednesday, February 11, 2009 9:01 AM
Curiale has guest conducted his work with the Hollywood, Milwaukee, Phoenix, London and Royal Philharmonic orchestras among several others.
Many of his compositions incorporate Japanese themes and traditional Japanese instruments, as well as American movie themes including those of film noir and more recent periods.
Awards and nominations
Emmy Nomination
- 1990: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Direction – "Sammy Davis Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration"
Selected works
- Gates of Gold (1994)
- Wind River (I Am) (2001)
- Blue Windows (feat. Doc Severinson) (2002)
- Joy (2005)
Discography
- Awakening (1997)[https://www.allmusic.com/album/awakening-mw0000223671 AllMusic]
- The Music of Life (2001)
- In Autumn (2016)
- Dinkytown (2017)
- In the Sound (2019)
Books
- {{cite book |last=Curiale |first=Joseph |date= September 22, 2011|title= The Spirit of Creativity|url=https://www.amazon.com/Spirit-Creativity-Joseph-Curiale-ebook/dp/B005PR592W/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=joseph+curiale&qid=1570435806&rnid=2941120011&s=books&sr=1-2|publisher=Amazon Digital Services LLC |asin=B005PR592W|author-link=Joseph Curiale}}
- {{cite book |last=Curiale |first=Joseph |date= October 26, 2011|title= The Wisdom of Creativity|url=https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Creativity-Joseph-Curiale-ebook/dp/B0062F6GQ4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=joseph+curiale&qid=1570435806&rnid=2941120011&s=books&sr=1-1|publisher=Amazon Digital Services LLC |asin=B0062F6GQ4|author-link=Joseph Curiale}}
References
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External links
- {{official website|https://www.josephcurialemusic.com}}
- {{IMDb name|192687}}
- {{AllMusic|id=joseph-curiale-mn0000269847|title=Joseph Curiale}}
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Category:Musicians from Bridgeport, Connecticut
Category:University of Bridgeport alumni
Category:20th-century American classical composers
Category:American male classical composers
Category:American classical composers
Category:American male conductors (music)
Category:20th-century American conductors (music)
Category:21st-century American conductors (music)