William Joseph Schwartz III better known as William Joseph, is an American pianist and recording artist from Phoenix, Arizona. He has released three studio albums: Within (2004), Beyond (2008) and Be Still (2012).
He was the first teacher hired by Piano Warehouse in Phoenix, Arizona and taught for the company Arizona Music Lessons, later renamed the Arizona Music Academy, for which he still performs short teaching periods.[citation needed]
In 2003, Joseph performed at a charity event in his hometown and bumped into David Foster, for whom he played. Foster was impressed, and they began collaborating, eventually writing several songs together that would appear on 2004's Within, Joseph's major-label debut.[2] By this time, Joseph was signed under Foster's 143 Records, a sub-label of Reprise Records and Warner Bros. Records.[4]
In August and September 2004, Joseph opened for Josh Groban's "Closer Tour",[5] covering 12 cities in the US and Canada, giving 16 concerts. During November and December 2005, Joseph was the opening act for Clay Aiken's "Joyful Noise Tour",[6] which covered 36 cities in the US and Canada, giving 40 concerts.
2008 saw the release of Joseph's second album Beyond. In 2009, Joseph played an acoustic version of "Within" for BETA Records TV.
^(June 25, 2008). "William Joseph: Beyond", Houston Today, p. C5.
^ abTerauds, John (October 30, 2008). "Young pianist follows in famous fingertips: William Joseph lucky to get Stella Saperstein and David Foster as mentors", Toronto Star, p. E4.
^"William Joseph - Episode 56". Churchofjesuschrist.org.
^Chamberlain, Adrian (January 17, 2008). "Pop-pianist on road to stardom: David Foster protégé earning his chops as a performer on Western Canada tour", Times Colonist, p. C6.
^Eustace, Chantal (April 28, 2009). "Piano man: William Joseph, David Foster's latest protégé, is ready to bring instrumental music back to pop's centre stage", The Vancouver Sun, p. E4.
^McLaughlin, John P. (February 4, 2008). "Foster's latest find: William Joseph producer's latest anointed", Calgary Herald, p. C3.
^Steven Kapp Perry (April 27, 2012). "'Be Still,' a new collection of hymns from William Joseph", Deseret News.
External linksedit
Official website
Uncut interview on The Hour
Piano Fantasy Video
January 01, 1970
william, joseph, musician, william, joseph, schwartz, better, known, william, joseph, american, pianist, recording, artist, from, phoenix, arizona, released, three, studio, albums, within, 2004, beyond, 2008, still, 2012, william, josephbackground, information. William Joseph Schwartz III better known as William Joseph is an American pianist and recording artist from Phoenix Arizona He has released three studio albums Within 2004 Beyond 2008 and Be Still 2012 William JosephBackground informationBirth nameWilliam Joseph Schwartz IIIAlso known aswillyBorn1980 age 43 44 Phoenix Arizona United StatesOrigininstrumentalGenresClassical PopOccupation s pianist composerInstrument s pianoYears active2004 presentLabels143 Records Reprise Records Warner Music Websitehttp www william joseph com Contents 1 Life and career 2 Discography 3 References 4 External linksLife and career editAt age 8 Joseph won a full music scholarship provided by the Boys Clubs of America 1 enabling him to study piano with Russian pianist Stella Saperstein 2 Joseph is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints 3 He was the first teacher hired by Piano Warehouse in Phoenix Arizona and taught for the company Arizona Music Lessons later renamed the Arizona Music Academy for which he still performs short teaching periods citation needed In 2003 Joseph performed at a charity event in his hometown and bumped into David Foster for whom he played Foster was impressed and they began collaborating eventually writing several songs together that would appear on 2004 s Within Joseph s major label debut 2 By this time Joseph was signed under Foster s 143 Records a sub label of Reprise Records and Warner Bros Records 4 In August and September 2004 Joseph opened for Josh Groban s Closer Tour 5 covering 12 cities in the US and Canada giving 16 concerts During November and December 2005 Joseph was the opening act for Clay Aiken s Joyful Noise Tour 6 which covered 36 cities in the US and Canada giving 40 concerts 2008 saw the release of Joseph s second album Beyond In 2009 Joseph played an acoustic version of Within for BETA Records TV In 2012 he released his third album Be Still 7 Discography editAlbums Album details Track list Within Date released 2004 Record label 143 Records Reprise Records Within 3 02 Eternal 4 04 Stella s Theme 3 43 Butterflies and Hurricanes 3 45 Ave Maria 5 03 Kashmir featuring Lucia Micarelli 3 44 Homeward Bound 3 44 Piano Fantasy 4 26 Se Si Perde Un Amore 4 29 Dust in the Wind featuring Garou 3 41 Grace 3 37 Beyond Date released May 20 2008 Standing The Storm 4 21 Beyond 4 04 Leningrad 4 27 Heroes 4 23 Once Upon Love Featuring David Foster 4 22 Kashmir 3 44 Sweet Remembrance Of You 3 29 Apasionada 4 02 Return With Honor 4 08 Cinema Paradiso 4 57 Asturias Featuring Jesse Cook 4 43 A Mother s Heart 3 39 Be Still Date released 2012 Come Thou Fount Be Still My Soul Jesus Once of Humble Birth A New Day I Know That My Redeemer Lives With Royal Praise God Be With You Still We Meet Again He Is Risen Nearer My God to Thee How Great Thou Art Silent Night I Rest in You Amazing GraceReferences edit June 25 2008 William Joseph Beyond Houston Today p C5 a b Terauds John October 30 2008 Young pianist follows in famous fingertips William Joseph lucky to get Stella Saperstein and David Foster as mentors Toronto Star p E4 William Joseph Episode 56 Churchofjesuschrist org Chamberlain Adrian January 17 2008 Pop pianist on road to stardom David Foster protege earning his chops as a performer on Western Canada tour Times Colonist p C6 Eustace Chantal April 28 2009 Piano man William Joseph David Foster s latest protege is ready to bring instrumental music back to pop s centre stage The Vancouver Sun p E4 McLaughlin John P February 4 2008 Foster s latest find William Joseph producer s latest anointed Calgary Herald p C3 Steven Kapp Perry April 27 2012 Be Still a new collection of hymns from William Joseph Deseret News External links editOfficial website Uncut interview on The Hour Piano Fantasy Video Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title William Joseph musician amp oldid 1216463737, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,