Curvie McMurray is an accomplished Musician, Composer, Arranger, Songsmith, and Performer. Graduating as a Classical Piano Major with Degrees in both Music Education and Music Therapy. Curvie has directed successful revivals of Oklahoma, Gypsy, Little Shop of Horrors, and Pippin, along with numerous Cabaret Shows. He has also worked as the Rehearsal Pianist/Accompanist for the prestigious New York Gilbert & Sullivan Society. He has performed his music throughout the United States and Europe for the last 18 years. He is currently appearing as Musical Director for the "New" Original Musical Production of "Balancing Act" and is preparing for its Off-Broadway Debut in early 2008.

MUSICAL PERFORMANCE:

WAMBUI BAHATI: 2002-Present
BalancingActShow.com
Wambui.com
Music Director/Pianist for "New York" Off-Broadway Previews at (Don't Tell Mama's)

ASBURY SUMMER THEATER: 1994-1998
Musical Director/Pianist/Vocal Coach - responsible for all vocal/instrumental rehearsal
and conducting. Pianist/Conductor for all shows.

ATTIC EMSEMBLE PLAYERS: 1993-1997
Atticensemble.org
AtticEnsem@aol.com
The Barrow Mansion, 83 Wayne Street, Jersey City , NJ 07302 (201) 413-9200
Musical Director/Pianist/Vocal Coach - responsible for rehearsing all actors/chorus,
orchestra rehearsal, conducting and vocal/instrumental arranging.
Pianist/Conductor for all shows.

NEW YORK GILBERT & SULLIVAN PLAYERS: 1987-1989
nytheatre.com
Accompanist for Rehearsals - responsible for rehearsing all actors/chorus.

POP DIVA'S: 1997-2003
Musical Director/Pianist/Vocal Coach - responsible for all vocal arrangements/rehearsal
and conducting. Pianist/Conductor for all shows.


RECORDINGS:

2007 (June 15th) - Debut CD "Take One Look At Me"

WAMBUI BAHATI:
2004 Balancing Act "The Musical" Recorded Live at Don't Tell Mama's

JAMEY WHITING:
www.jameywhiting.com
2003 Catch a Rising Star - Paramount Group
"Everyday" - Music/Lyrics by Curvie McMurray

2003 - Single-Song Contract CDs - Paramount Group
"On Christmas Day" - Music/Lyrics by Curvie McMurray
"Take One Look At Me" - Music/Lyrics by Curvie McMurray
"My Baby Girl" - Music/Lyrics by Curvie McMurray

CURVIE MCMURRAY:
1995 - "The Bayonne Cheer" - Music/Lyric by Curvie McMurray
Written and Recorded for the 125th anniversary of the City of Bayonne. This song is used to open the annual Bayonne "Hometown Fair", and the recording was placed in a time-capsule, along with other distinctive artifacts related to the history of the town, to be opened on the 200th anniversary. (Which I have absolutely NO chance of being at!)

2002 - The Curvie McMurray Songbook - featuring 32 original songs written and performed by Curvie McMurray.


FILM/VIDEO:

WAMBUI BAHATI:
2004 Balancing Act "The Musical" - DVD

CURVIE MCMURRAY:
1994 "Live at the Penthouse Ballroom"
1994 "Live at the Green Room" - New York Debut Concert
1987 G & S Pirates of Penzance - singing the role of the "Major General"
1987 G & S HMS Pinafore - singing the role of the "Boatswain"


MUSIC THERAPIST:

Throgsneck Extended Care Facility 2003-present
Salem Hills Nursing Home 2002-2003
Waterview Hills Nursing Home 2002-2003
Hillcrest Nursing Home 1999-2001
Just Like Home (Senior Day Care) 1998-2001
Sarah R. Neuman Nursing Home 1997-1998
Kings Harbor Care Center 1995-1998
Village Nursing Home 1991-1995
Palisade Nursing Home 1988-1989
Teaneck Nursing Home 1988-1989
HarborView Care Center 1987-1991
JFK Medical Center (Volunteer) 1987-1989

MUSIC TEACHER:
Whitby School 1997-1999
St. Paul's Elementary School 1990-1992
Piero's School of Music 1984-1990
Private Instruction 1981-current

AWARDS:

SONG OF THE YEAR - SONG CONTEST (SEPT. 2006)
Songoftheyear.com

Runner Up - September's Top Songwriters
"I'm In Love With You" - Music/Lyrics by Curvie McMurray
"On Christmas Day" - Music/Lyrics by Curvie McMurray
"Everyday" - Music/Lyrics by Curvie McMurray

12TH BILLBOARD WORLD SONG CONTEST (2004)
Billboard.com/songcontest
Honorable Mention placed among the Top 1500 entries
"All I'm Living For (Is You)" - Music/Lyrics by Curvie McMurray
"On Christmas Day" - Music/Lyrics by Curvie McMurray
"Sign Me Up" - Music/Lyrics by Curvie McMurray
"Everyday" - Music/Lyrics by Curvie McMurray
"I'm In Love With You" - Music/Lyrics by Curvie McMurray

UNISONG International Songwriting Contest - Finalist 2003
Unisong.com
"Everyday" - Music/Lyrics by Curvie McMurray

PARAMOUNT GROUP - 2002 Nashville's 5th Annual Christmas Songwriting Contest
Paramountsong.com
Directors Award of Merit & Winner of Single Song Contract for
"On Christmas Day" - Music/Lyrics by Curvie McMurray

PARAMOUNT GROUP - 2003 Valentines Song & Lyric Contest
Paramountsong.com
Directors Award of Merit & Winner of Single Song Contract for
"Everyday" - Music/Lyrics by Curvie McMurray


TENNIS:

Professional 1 Rating USPTR, USPTA
Certified Tennis Professional:
Westchester Indoor Tennis Club 1999-2003
Camp Mohawk 1998-2003
Private Instruction 1982-current


SKILLS:
Songwriting, Vocal/Instrumental Arranging, Orchestration, Conducting, Teaching, Audio-Engineering, Show/Concert Production.