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Malpede, William V.

William V. Malpede Bio

Composer William V. Malpede holds a Graduate Certificate in Film Scoring from USC, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business from Elmhurst College.

After touring as principle keyboardist with CATS, JOSEPH & AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT (Donny Osmond), and MUSIC OF THE NIGHT (Melissa Manchester and Betty Buckley), William settled in Los Angeles. Film orchestration, production and scoring credits include SPIDERMAN 3, BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN, RANGO, CRIES FROM SYRIA, ANOTHER HARVEST MOON, and “QUIET IS” and LUCKY DUCK, for Disney Junior.

His award-winning choral and wind ensemble music has been performed by VocalEssence, The Singers, The L.A. Choral Lab, the CSUN Women’s Chorale, and the CSUN Wind Ensemble. During his Artist Residency Grant at the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation in 2015, William composed several new choral works, resulting in publications with Hal Leonard, Pavane Publishing, and MusicSpoke.

Also a lecturer of Music in Film at Cal State University, Northridge, Mr. Malpede is honored that the world premiere of “What Was His Creed?” was given by the award-winning Elmhurst College Concert Choir under the direction of Susan Moninger.


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	Be In Love Composer: William V. Malpede Author/Lyricist: Rumi Voicing: SATB Released: January 2023 Difficulty: Medium Listen There is nothing that quite equals the state of being “in love.” The message of this song could be about relationships, but it could also be about your vocation, your avocation, about life itself. The music is not just joyous, but also encouraging. It takes hold of you in a confident and affectionate way that is truly enchanting. See the Music
	JR1141 - SATB	[buy now] $2.95
	The Light Is The Same Composer: William Malpede Author/Lyricist: Rumi & Mahatma Ghandi Voicing: SA Released: January 2023 Difficulty: Easy Listen Winner of the 2021 Music Unites the World Songwriting Contest, this piece was premiered by the Education Through Music LA Festival Choir. Drawing his text from Mahatma Gandhi and Rumi, Malpede transports an ageless message to the 21st century. The lesson of acceptance, love, and peace could not be more transparently simple, but the melody and harmony are captivating. Offered here in a setting conceived for children’s voices, the piece has already successfully captivated adult singers. See the Music
	JR1140 - SA	[buy now] $2.95
	JR1140A -	[buy now] $50.00
	WHAT WAS HIS CREED Composer: William V. Malpede Author/Lyricist: H.N. Fifer Voicing: SATB Released: January 2018 Difficulty: Medium Listen The profound text of this anthem makes you think. The text by H. N. Fifer was ripe for interpretation and William Malpede has stretched it just right. The chords he uses pulls at the text and your heart in all the right places. The questions asked are poised in harmonic colors that move you to the core. Medium in difficulty. See the Music
	P1606 - SATB	[buy now] $2.45

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