Background
Smales, Joel Robert was born on June 8, 1967 in Binghamton, New York, United States. Son of Robert and Karen Smales.
Smales, Joel Robert was born on June 8, 1967 in Binghamton, New York, United States. Son of Robert and Karen Smales.
Bachelor of Music, State University of New York Potsdam Crane School of Music, 1985—1989. Master of Music, Binghamton University, 1989—2001.
Percussionist Binghamton Philharmonic Orchestra, Binghamton, New York, since 1993. Principal percussion Tri-Cities Opera Orchestra, 2003. Director of bands Binghamton High School, since 1997, Binghamton High School Rod Serling School of Arts, since 1997.
Nys vice president Percussive Arts Society, since 2004. Percussion chair New York State School Music Association, since 2004, music adjudicator, since 1995, percussion chair, since 2004, music adjudicator, since 1991.
Member of NYSBDA, Music Educators National Conference, NYSSMA, Music Educators National Conference, Percussive Arts Society.
Married Athena Ficchi, June 9, 1990. Children: Jacob, Nathan, Mariah, Elaina.