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.