Bio

Consultant, Musical Director, Producer, Composer, Arranger & Keyboardist-
Emilio Morales
English:
Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico on February 16, 1988. His parents are José Arnulfo Morales Morales & Edna Doris Quiñones Vazquez. His grandparents are Arnulfo Morales Lugo & Priscilla Morales (paternal) and Luis Rafael Quiñones & Iluminada Vazquez (maternal). He has 3 brother & 4 loving nephews. Studied at the preparatory and bachelor’s programs in composition at the Puerto Rico Music Conservatory. Composition and theoretical studies under the tutelage of Prof. Armando Ramirez, Prof. Manuel Ceide, Prof. Emanuel Olivieri and Prof. Luis Fred, among others. Studies in arrangement and orchestration of the Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA) under the tutelage of Prof. Jerry Gates, Prof. Ben Newhouse, Prof. Sarah Brindell and Prof. Jeff Perry. Emilio later went back to study on Berklees’ Music Business program with renowned Prof. John Kellog (Dept. Chair) and the whole MB faculty. Studies and popular jazz harmony at the University of Puerto Rico- Rio Piedras under the tutelage of Prof. Samuel Morales and Prof. Norberto Ortiz. Piano studies under the tutelage of Prof. Evelyn Melendez, Nazario Prof. Ramón Dávila, Prof. José Velásquez and Prof. Juan Antonio "Tony" Morales.

"At age 14 I was given the chance to play at the church my family attended. That was a huge privilege for me. Since my early childhood many renowned and awesome musicians played and served with their talents in this place... That marvelous musical culture left a mark in me."
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Español:
Nacido en Bayamón, Puerto Rico el 16 de febrero de 1988. Hijo de José Arnulfo Morales Morales & Edna Doris Quiñones Vazquez. Nieto de Arnulfo Morales Lugo & Priscilla Morales y Luis Rafael Quiñones & Iluminada Vazquez. Tiene 3 hermanos y 4 sobrinos que ama con locura. Estudios en la Escuela Preparatoria y de bachillerato en composición del Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico. Estudios de composición y teóricos bajo la tutela de los Prof. Armando Ramírez, Prof. Manuel Ceide, Prof. Emanuel Olivieri y Prof. Luis Fred, entre otros. Estudios en arreglo y orquestación del Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA) bajo la tutela de l@s Prof. Jerry Gates, Prof. Ben Newhouse, Prof. Sarah Brindell y Prof. Jeff Perry. Luego regresa a Berklee a estudiar el negocio de la música con el distinguido Prof. John Kellog (Director de departamento) y el resto de la facultad. Estudios de jazz y harmonía popular en la Universidad de Puerto Rico-­‐Río Piedras bajo la tutela de los Prof. Samuel Morales y Prof. Norberto “Tiko” Ortiz. Estudios de piano bajo la tutela de la Prof. Evelyn Meléndez, Prof. Ramón Nazario Dávila, Prof. José Velásquez y Prof. Juan Antonio “Tony” Morales.

"Desde los 14 años me fue brindada la oportunidad de tocar en la iglesia a la que la familia asistía. Recuerdo desde muy niño ver muchos músicos de renombre y bien preparados tocar y servir con sus talentos en este lugar… Allí ciertamente había una maravillosa cultura musical que me marcó."

TOURS

Emilio has performed on:
-Spain
-Portugal
-Venezuela
-Dominican Republic
-USA (Boston, MA; Orlando & Miami, Florida, NY, New York & Indiana)
-Puerto Rico
PRODUCER
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-Randy Freeman Feat. Boris Bilbraut (Cultura Profética)
​-Inspiración: Álbum dedicado en vida al Rvdo. Benito Sánchez Soto, compendio de sus canciones
ARRANGER
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-Arranger for Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Puerto Rico October 2009 to Present (over 9 years)
-Urban Trumpet
-Carlos D' Castro
​-Gombajahbari
-Shirley Lo Presti
-TEDx Youth @ Santurce
​-Randy Freeman (Obedience)
MUSIC DIRECTOR
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-Music director at Iglesia Cristiana (Discípulos de Cristo) in Puerto Rico Annual Convention-
​2016–2019
-Music director at Iglesia Cristiana (Discípulos de Cristo) at Sierra Bayamón
-Music director at Iglesia Cristiana (Discípulos de Cristo) at Bo. Cerro Gordo, Bayamón
PERFORMANCE WORKS

Piano, B-3 Organ & Keyboards for Hermanos Sanz
2014 to Present (over 2 years)
Hermanos Sanz, brilliantly interpreting and producing Puerto Rico's & the caribbean's folkloric music. http://www.hermanossanzpr.com/

Piano & Keyboards for Carlos D' Castro
2011 to Present (over 5 years)
Salsa de Puerto Rico!
http://www.carlosdcastro.com/
https://www.facebook.com/carlitosdcastro?fref=ts

Keyboards for Urban Trumpet
2013 to Present (over 3 years)
Concept developed in Puerto Rico that fuses urban, modern and classic rhythms framed around the trumpet. Jesús Alonso (Juan Luis Guerra), Joenuel Lebrón (Marc Anthony), Pedro Marcano (Johnny Ventura), Juan Quiñonez (Ricky Martin), Kemmy Santiago-producer https://www.facebook.com/urbantrumpet/

Recording Musician (B-3 Organ & Keyboards) for Piélago
2014 to Present (over 2 years)
"Fresh" music from the island of Puerto Rico https://www.facebook.com/PielagoPR


PAST WORKS

Keyboards for Gomba Jahbari
2009 to 2012 (over 3 years)
One of Puerto Rico's most famous and veteran reggae bands
https://www.facebook.com/gombamusic
http://www.noticel.com/noticia/124483/1347248569000

Keyboards & Musical Director for Obedience
2009 to 2011 (over 2 years)
Reggae from Puerto Rico with Nevis soul! https://www.facebook.com/randyfreemanmusic/?fref=ts

Keyboards & Musical Director for Koinono
2002 to 2011 (about 9 years)
David & Luis Sánchez (drums & bass), John & Juan Lugo (bass & keyboards), Carlos Ortiz Laboy (guitar), René Cintrón (guitar), César Altamirano (keyboards), Natanialí Rosado (vocals), Efraín Muñoz (keyboards & vocals).

Piano & Keyboards for IQ Project
February 2011 to Present (over 3 years)
IQ Project was born to experiment by infusing jazz and local musical culture onto music from different parts of the world. José Heredia (sax/leader), Javier Aponte (drums), Esteban Santiago (bass), Rafy Nieves (guitar) https://www.facebook.com/IQProjectmusic

Keyboards for Solero (P Music Group)
January 2013 to 2014 (over 1 year)
Producing great music with R&B upcoming sensation Solero straight from Puerto Rico! http://www.solerobrothers.com/us/home

Keyboards for Evita by Andrew Lloyd Webber
September 2011 to February 2012 (4 months) at the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras' Theather.
Musical Director: Prof. Samuel Morales, Feat. Lourdes Robles & Victor Santiago

Keyboards for Shirley Lo Presti
June 2005 to 2014 (over 8 years)
SESSION RECORDINGS

Originals:
https://soundcloud.com/millo-morales

Hermanos Sanz
(2014) Ponte en pie- album
-https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ponte-en-pie/id948504329
-https://soundcloud.com/hermanossanz/01-ponte-en-pie-feat-jose-nogueras
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7EstSPikzA

Urban Trumpet- album
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBAXf-n_ERs

Piélago
(2014) Somos más- single
-https://soundcloud.com/pielagopr/somos-mas
*Chosen as one of the best 20 indie produced songs in Puerto Rico 2014
-http://sonandoenpuertorico.com/les-presentamos-las20del14-2/

(2015) Me haces sentir- single
-https://soundcloud.com/pielagopr/me-haces-sentir-ft-luis-sanchez
*Chosen as one of the best 20 indie produced songs in Puerto Rico 2015
-http://sonandoenpuertorico.com/les-presentamos-las20del15/

Gombajahbari
(2012) Gomba files- album
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfijUUZhIdw

Koinono ft. Obedience
(2010) Semillas- single
PRESS & AWARDS
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-Emilio won Puerto Rico's Trade Company- Creative Industries competition (2016) with his recently founded company. ​
-As musical director:
elvocero.com/cantata-navidena-gratis/
-Gomba at La Respuesta Santurce, PR
http://www.noticel.com/noticia/124483/1347248569000
-Gomba Files  2012 http://www.elnuevodia.com/videos/entretenimiento/musica/gombafiles-133592/
-First place at Puerto Rico's Music Conservatory-Glade® Original Composition Competition (Sideman)
http://cmpr.edu/glade-anuncia-los-ganadores-de-su-certamen-de-composicion/
-National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar Recipient

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