Ashley William Joseph

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Ashley William Joseph
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Williams in 2012
Background information
Birth nameAshley William Joseph
Born (1965-10-03) October 3, 1965 (age 59)
Origin Bangalore, Karnataka, India
GenresContemporary instrumental, instrumental, crossover, new-age
Occupation(s)Composer, pianist, music producer, educator, philanthropist, orchestra conductor
Instrument(s) Piano, keyboards, conducting
Years active1980–present
Website williamjoseph.org

Ashley William Joseph (born October 3, 1965) is an Indian composer. He serves as the chair of the William Joseph Music Foundation, an organization that promotes music education and appreciation. He is the director and conductor of the Bangalore Musical Association.

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Early life and education

Joseph was born on October 3, 1965, in Bangalore, Karnataka, to Joseph Thomas Williams and Sarah William Joseph. His father was pipe organist at St. Andrew's Church in Bangalore and head of the music department at Baldwin Boys High School. [1] Joseph attended the Baldwin Boys High School in Bangalore. [2]

Career

Joseph founded the William Joseph Music Foundation for Performing Arts, a non-profit organization that caters to the education, performance, and promotion of dance, music, and drama to underprivileged children and adolescents from India. [3] [4]

Awards

In 2008, Joseph was honored by the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Bookanakere Siddalingappa Yediyurappa for his contributions to music and music education. [5]

The YMCA of Singapore and the International Y Men's Club of Singapore, in a joint project aiding Thailand flood victims, honored Joseph for his performance as guest conductor with the Thailand Sanctuary Symphony Orchestra. [6]

Notable students

Actress Deepika Padukone was trained by Joseph. [7]

References

  1. ↑ "William Joseph International Academy for Performing Arts Bangalore Karnataka Phone Number, Address and Details". IndiaStudyChannel.com. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  2. ↑ "International Inner Wheel – Where members volunteer in friendship to serve the community" . Retrieved 23 August 2023.
  3. ↑ "The sound of music". The New India Express. 16 May 2012. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  4. ↑ "William Joseph Music Foundation for Performing Arts". idealist. Retrieved 3 January 2025.
  5. ↑ Arakal, Ralph Alex (28 July 2018). "The rhythm divine | The rhythm divine". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 5 April 2025.
  6. ↑ "Return of the masters". Bangalore Mirror. 10 December 2010. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
  7. ↑ "Teachers' Day: Deepika Padukone's teacher shares fond memories in heartfelt note. Read full letter". India Today. 5 September 2019. Retrieved 27 December 2024.


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