William Thomas McKinley
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William Thomas McKinley is an American
composer
and jazz pianist. He has written more than 300 musical compositions, many of which have been recorded by such ensembles as the London Symphony Orchestra
, the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
, the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra
, and the Seattle Symphony
. McKinley is the recipient of numerous honors, including an award and citation from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, a Guggenheim Fellowship
, and eight National Endowment for the Arts
grants. He is also among the founders of the label MMC Recordings.
His son Elliott Miles is also a composer.
Concertante
Chamber music
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composer
Composer
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and jazz pianist. He has written more than 300 musical compositions, many of which have been recorded by such ensembles as the London Symphony Orchestra
London Symphony Orchestra
The London Symphony Orchestra is a major orchestra of the United Kingdom, as well as one of the best-known orchestras in the world. Since 1982, the LSO has been based in London's Barbican Centre.-History:...
, the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
The Warsaw National Philharmonic Orchestra , one of Poland's premier musical institutions, was established in 1901 on the initiative of an assembly of Polish aristocrats and financiers, as well as musicians...
, the Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra
Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra (SOCR)
The Prague Radio Symphony Orchestra is based in Prague in the Czech Republic.- History :Regular radio broadcasting began in the Czech Republic in May, 1923. Live classical musical broadcasts became very popular...
, and the Seattle Symphony
Seattle Symphony
The Seattle Symphony is an American orchestra based in Seattle, Washington. Since 1998, the orchestra is resident at Benaroya Hall. The orchestra's season runs from September through July, and serves as the pit orchestra for most productions of the Seattle Opera in addition to its own concerts...
. McKinley is the recipient of numerous honors, including an award and citation from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters, a Guggenheim Fellowship
Guggenheim Fellowship
Guggenheim Fellowships are American grants that have been awarded annually since 1925 by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to those "who have demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative ability in the arts." Each year, the foundation makes...
, and eight National Endowment for the Arts
National Endowment for the Arts
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grants. He is also among the founders of the label MMC Recordings.
His son Elliott Miles is also a composer.
Selected works
Symphonic- At least 4 Symphonies
Concertante
- Piano Concerto No. 1, Op.60 (1974)
- Concerto Fantasy for Viola and Orchestra (Concerto No.1) (1978)
- Concerto No.2 for Viola and Orchestra (1984)
- Piano Concerto No.2 "O'Leary" (1987)
- Ancient Memories, Chamber Concerto for Viola and Chamber Ensemble (1989)
- Concerto No.3 for Viola and Orchestra (1992)
- Concert Variations for Violin, Viola and Orchestra (1993)
- Piano Concerto No.3 (1994)
Chamber music
- Trio for 2 Violins and Viola (1971)
- Little Sonata for Viola, Clarinet and Piano (1973)
- Portraits for Viola Solo (1973)
- Waves, Study for Viola Solo (1973)
- Trio Appassionato for Clarinet, Viola and Piano (1982)
- Samba for Viola and Piano (1984)
- Sonata No.1 for Viola and Piano (1984)