Ashley William Joseph
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| Birth name | Ashley William Joseph |
| Born | 3 October 1965 |
| Origin | Bangalore, India |
| Genres | Contemporary instrumental, instrumental, crossover, new-age |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, pianist, music producer, educator, philanthropist, orchestra conductor, Director of Indian National Symphony Orchestra |
| Instrument(s) | Piano, keyboards, conducting |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Website | williamjoseph |
Ashley William Joseph (born 3 October 1965) is the founder and director of the William Joseph International Academy for Performing Arts, chairman of the William Joseph Music Foundation, director and conductor of the Bangalore Musical Association, and founder, director, and conductor of the Indian National Symphony Orchestra.[1][2]
Early life[edit]
Ashley William Joseph was born on 3 October 1965 in Bangalore, Karnataka to Maestro Joseph Thomas Williams and Mrs Sarah William Joseph. His father was the Chief Pipe Organist at St. Andrew's Church in Bangalore and Head of the Music Department at Baldwin Boys High School, Bangalore; he died of a heart attack while playing the pipe organ at St. Andrew's Church during a service.[3]
Joseph attended Baldwin Boys High School in Bangalore, where his father was Head of the Music Department.[4]
Education and training[edit]
His early learning and inspiration in music came from his father. He received a scholarship in 1985 to pursue his music studies in Manila, Philippines, where he specialized in conducting, voice, piano, guitar, organ, and ethnomusicology. He extensively researched the history, origin and performance of the sitar. He has performed with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, the Philippine Madrigal Singers, and the Asian Chorale and was honored with a Doctorate in Music by Trinity Open University.[citation needed]
Achievements[edit]
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Joseph was the only Indian to perform with the Asian Chorale during their tour of Sweden, where they performed for the King and Queen. He performed as a soloist in the United Kingdom with the Liverpool Male Voice Ensemble. He rewrote western music notation into Indian music notation to enable and encourage Indian musicians to be part of the Global YouTube Symphony Orchestra.
He has been honored by institutions and organizations inside and outside the country. In 2012 he was invited to be on the board of the Trinity School of Music, which he declined because of prior commitments to the Indian National Symphony Orchestra. He is on the Board of Directors of music institutions in India and abroad, and is a member of selection committees. In India, he is Director and Conductor of the Bangalore Musical Association, which produces concerts of serious Choral music, and is Director and Conductor of the Indian National Symphony Orchestra.[citation needed]
Awards[edit]
In 2008 he was honored by the Chief Minister of Karnataka, B. S. Yeddyurappa for outstanding contributions to the state in the field of music and music education. His composition won first prize on All India Radio.
The YMCA of Singapore and the International Y's Men's Club of Singapore in a joint project in aid of Thailand flood victims, honored Dr. Ashley Williams for his performance as guest conductor with the Thailand Sanctuary Symphony Orchestra.
He received the Messenger of Peace Award from the International Cultural Development and Exchange group and the ICYE Germany. The decision to confer this award was taken at a conference in Geneva to honor the Global Peace and Harmony Concerts. He received an honorable citation for his contribution and performance in Singapore with the Thailand Sanctuary Symphony Orchestra to raise funds for Thai flood victims. He was also honored for his performance in Malaysia (Ipoh) at a charity concert to raise funds for street children.
Notable students[edit]
Actress Deepika Padukone was trained by Joseph. He told Deepika Padukone's father, Prakash Padukone, that "all she wants to do is sing, act and dance". 2010 Miss Earth Nicole Faria was also a student of Dr. Williams.
Works[edit]
Over the years Joseph has directed and produced many Broadway musicals, including My Fair Lady, Man of La Mancha, Oliver Twist, Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, Jungle Book, Annie, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, and Snow White.
He was invited to conduct the Hope of Bangkok Philharmonic Orchestra and the TSSO for charity concerts across Asia.[5]
He wrote and composed the Karnataka Traffic Warden's March.
He re-arranged traditional Kannada folk songs into a modern form for young listeners. He composed and directed the theme song for the women of the international Inner Wheel Club.
Joseph has also been mentored at the Notre Dame Teachers Training College.
References[edit]
- ^ "official website". www.williamjoseph.org. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Dr. Ashley William Joseph". The Hindu. 29 September 2013. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "William Joseph International Academy for Performing Arts Bangalore Karnataka Phone Number, Address and Details". IndiaStudyChannel.com. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "International Inner Wheel – Where members volunteer in friendship to serve the community". Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Bangkok Post article". Bangkok Post.