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	Apart from performing with local ensembles, Dominic also played in the Vince Hill Show in the U.K (1987) and took part at the ''Bratislava Jazz Days'' (1985), where his composition ''Horizon'' performed by himself, [[Mario Aquilina~~]],~~ ''Cocker'' and [[Charles Gatt]] was recorded on a double album of international jazz musicians such as [[Stanly Clarke]], [[John McCloughlin]], and [[Terje Rypdal]] amongst others. He also took part in the [[MALTA JAZZ FESTIVAL]] in 1994, 2003, 2008, 2009 (when he performed with Paris based musicians [[Yoni Zelnik]] and [[Lionel Boccara]]) and 2011, [[MALTA JAZZ FRINGE]] 2007,and at the ''Paradise Jazz Festival'' (2005) in Cyprus along with several other Arts Festivals. In 2011 he was also invited to perform the jazz concert ''Dominic Galea & Friends'' at the Manoel Theatre.		Apart from performing with local ensembles, Dominic also played in the Vince Hill Show in the U.K (1987) and took part at the ''Bratislava Jazz Days'' (1985), where his composition ''Horizon'' performed by himself, [[Mario Aquilina ''Cocker'']], and [[Charles Gatt]] was recorded on a double album of international jazz musicians such as [[Stanly Clarke]], [[John McCloughlin]], and [[Terje Rypdal]] amongst others. He also took part in the [[MALTA JAZZ FESTIVAL]] in 1994, 2003, 2008, 2009 (when he performed with Paris based musicians [[Yoni Zelnik]] and [[Lionel Boccara]]) and 2011, [[MALTA JAZZ FRINGE]] 2007,and at the ''Paradise Jazz Festival'' (2005) in Cyprus along with several other Arts Festivals. In 2011 he was also invited to perform the jazz concert ''Dominic Galea & Friends'' at the Manoel Theatre.

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	Apart from performing with local ensembles, Dominic also played in the Vince Hill Show in the U.K (1987) and took part at the ''Bratislava Jazz Days'' (1985), where his composition ''Horizon'' performed by himself, [[Mario Aquilina]], and [[Charles Gatt]] was recorded on a double album of international jazz musicians such as [[Stanly Clarke]], [[John McCloughlin]], and [[Terje Rypdal]] amongst others. He also took part in the [[MALTA JAZZ FESTIVAL]] in 1994, 2003, 2008, 2009 (when he performed with Paris based musicians [[Yoni Zelnik]] and [[Lionel Boccara]]) and 2011, [[MALTA JAZZ FRINGE]] 2007,and at the ''Paradise Jazz Festival'' (2005) in Cyprus along with several other Arts Festivals. In 2011 he was also invited to perform the jazz concert ''Dominic Galea & Friends'' at the Manoel Theatre.		Apart from performing with local ensembles, Dominic also played in the Vince Hill Show in the U.K (1987) and took part at the ''Bratislava Jazz Days'' (1985), where his composition ''Horizon'' performed by himself, [[Mario Aquilina]], ''Cocker'' and [[Charles Gatt]] was recorded on a double album of international jazz musicians such as [[Stanly Clarke]], [[John McCloughlin]], and [[Terje Rypdal]] amongst others. He also took part in the [[MALTA JAZZ FESTIVAL]] in 1994, 2003, 2008, 2009 (when he performed with Paris based musicians [[Yoni Zelnik]] and [[Lionel Boccara]]) and 2011, [[MALTA JAZZ FRINGE]] 2007,and at the ''Paradise Jazz Festival'' (2005) in Cyprus along with several other Arts Festivals. In 2011 he was also invited to perform the jazz concert ''Dominic Galea & Friends'' at the Manoel Theatre.

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	By 1983 Galea had started writing his first songs. He won the [[Malta Song Festival]] at the age of 18 with ''Ħabib Tinsiex'' sung by the late [[George Agius]]. He also won the ''Best Young Composer Award'' in Alexandria, Egypt 1983 with the same song. His composition ''Sakemm'' sung by [[Catherine Vigar]] won 3rd prize at the ''Bratislava Lyre Song Festival'' in 1983, and ''Seventh Heaven'' sung by [[Mary Spiteri]] placed 2nd in the ''Australian Open Song Festival'' in 1988. All these three songs had lyrics by his mother [[Doreen Galea]]. Dominic also won 1st prize at the ''Golden Disc Children’s Festival'' in Bulgaria with ''Ewropa Gdida'' lyrics by [[Paul Callus]] and sung by [[~~Analise~~ Ellul]] in 1993. He also won various local song contests and participated in Italy, Turkey, Lithuania, Belorussia and Rumania.		By 1983 Galea had started writing his first songs. He won the [[Malta Song Festival]] at the age of 18 with ''Ħabib Tinsiex'' sung by the late [[George Agius]]. He also won the ''Best Young Composer Award'' in Alexandria, Egypt 1983 with the same song. His composition ''Sakemm'' sung by [[Catherine Vigar]] won 3rd prize at the ''Bratislava Lyre Song Festival'' in 1983, and ''Seventh Heaven'' sung by [[Mary Spiteri]] placed 2nd in the ''Australian Open Song Festival'' in 1988. All these three songs had lyrics by his mother [[Doreen Galea]]. Dominic also won 1st prize at the ''Golden Disc Children’s Festival'' in Bulgaria with ''Ewropa Gdida'' lyrics by [[Paul Callus]] and sung by [[Annalise Ellul]] in 1993. He also won various local song contests and participated in Italy, Turkey, Lithuania, Belorussia and Rumania.

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	Dominic is also the composer of a ballet; [[Red Rose for a Ballerina]] book by the late [[John Baldacchino]] (1997), and music for [[Joe Friggieri]]’s theatre comedy [[Tkun Darb’oħra Mikelanġ]] (2000). An anthology of his songs, lyrics by [[Joe Friggieri]], is also recorded under the title [[Tgħidlix]] (1998). He is also the composer for Doreen Galea’s highly acclaimed album [[Ommi]] (2009): a celebration of Maltese romantic songs and ''Għanja'', sung by various artists (2011), commemorating the 50th anniversary from the death of Malta’s national poet [[Dun Karm Psaila]].		Dominic is also the composer of a ballet; [[Red Rose for a Ballerina]] book by the late [[John Baldacchino]] (1997), and music for [[Joe Friggieri]]’s theatre comedy [[Tkun Darb’oħra Mikelanġ]] (2000). An anthology of his songs, lyrics by [[Joe Friggieri]], is also recorded under the title [[Tgħidlix]] (1998). He is also the composer for Doreen Galea’s highly acclaimed album [[Ommi]] (2009): a celebration of Maltese romantic songs and ''Għanja'', sung by various artists (2011), commemorating the 50th anniversary from the death of Malta’s national poet [[Dun Karm Psaila]].

	With his brother [[Benedict Galea]], Dominic composed an original jazz album entitled [[Mnajdra Jazz Suite]](2001) which was inspired by a tragic incident at the megalithic temples of Mnajdra. Maltese folk music was also employed in the jazz idiom. Other jazz albums include ''No Talk-No Nonsense'': trio with [[Mario Aquilina]] and [[Noel Grech]](2002), ''Tribute'': a collective collaboration between thirty of the top local musicians (2004) and ''Advanced Decomposition'': trio with [[Walter Vella]] and [[Joe Micallef]] (2010). The recordings for all these works were by his brother [[Manolito]].		With his brother [[Benedict Galea]], Dominic composed an original jazz album entitled [[Mnajdra Jazz Suite]](2001) which was inspired by a tragic incident at the megalithic temples of Mnajdra. Maltese folk music was also employed in the jazz idiom. Other jazz albums include ''No Talk-No Nonsense'': trio with [[Mario Aquilina]] and [[Noel Grech]](2002), ''Tribute'': a collective collaboration between thirty of the top local musicians (2004) and ''Advanced Decomposition'': trio with [[Walter Vella]] and [[Joe Micallef]] (2010). The recordings for all these works were by his brother [[Manolito Galea]].

	Dominic Galea won the BEST COMPOSER AWARD at the [[Malta Music Awards]] in 2001. In the same year he was awarded the “Outstanding Musicianship Award” from Berklee in Umbria Perugia. In 2004 he placed first at the ''Music World Festival'' in Italy in the Musica Moderna section with his instrumental composition''Lament''. In 2011 he was awarded the ''One Tribute 20th Anniversary Award'' for his contribution as a musician and composer throughout the years, and a F.L.C.M. Diploma in Professional Achievement from the London College of Music.		Dominic Galea won the BEST COMPOSER AWARD at the [[Malta Music Awards]] in 2001. In the same year he was awarded the “Outstanding Musicianship Award” from Berklee in Umbria Perugia. In 2004 he placed first at the ''Music World Festival'' in Italy in the Musica Moderna section with his instrumental composition''Lament''. In 2011 he was awarded the ''One Tribute 20th Anniversary Award'' for his contribution as a musician and composer throughout the years, and a F.L.C.M. Diploma in Professional Achievement from the London College of Music.

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	Galea composed 14 musicals, six of which were premiered at the prestigious [[Iljieli Mediterranji]] Arts Festival namely [[Ulied in-Nanna Venut fl-Amerka]] (1991), [[Il-Gwerra ta’ Spiru Cefai]] (1992), [[Żeża tal-Flagship]] (1996), [[It-Tfajla tal-Palazz]] (1997), [[Karmena Abdilla]] (1998) and [[Manwel, Manwel]] (2000). All lyrics for the mentioned musicals together with [[Rita ta’ Cascia]] (2000), and [[Jien Ġużeppi]](2006) are by [[Ray Mahoney]]. Other musicals include: [[Malteaser]] with lyrics by [[Charles Flores]] (1989), [[L-Għarusa tal-Mosta]] lyrics by [[Alfred C. Sant]] (1995),[[Erwieħ 2]] lyrics by [[Zep Camilleri]] (2003) and [[Once Upon A Toy]] with lyrics by [[Patrick Vella]] (2007). He was also co-writer of [[Andrelisa]] with [[Sammy Galea]] and lyrics by the late [[Gorg Saliba]] (1994), and [[Il-Ħanut tal-Ġugarelli]] with Sammy Galea and lyrics by [[Charles Mifsud]] (1999).		Galea composed 14 musicals, six of which were premiered at the prestigious [[Iljieli Mediterranji]] Arts Festival namely [[Ulied in-Nanna Venut fl-Amerka]] (1991), [[Il-Gwerra ta’ Spiru Cefai]] (1992), [[Żeża tal-Flagship]] (1996), [[It-Tfajla tal-Palazz]] (1997), [[Karmena Abdilla]] (1998) and [[Manwel, Manwel]] (2000). All lyrics for the mentioned musicals together with [[Rita ta’ Cascia]] (2000), and [[Jien Ġużeppi]] (2006) are by [[Ray Mahoney]]. Other musicals include: [[Malteaser]] with lyrics by [[Charles Flores]] (1989), [[L-Għarusa tal-Mosta]] lyrics by [[Alfred C. Sant]] (1995),[[Erwieħ 2]] lyrics by [[Zep Camilleri]] (2003) and [[Once Upon A Toy]] with lyrics by [[Patrick Vella]] (2007). He was also co-writer of [[Andrelisa]] with [[Sammy Galea]] and lyrics by the late [[Gorg Saliba]] (1994), and [[Il-Ħanut tal-Ġugarelli]] with Sammy Galea and lyrics by [[Charles Mifsud]] (1999).

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	Galea composed 14 musicals, six of which were premiered at the prestigious [[Iljieli Mediterranji]] Arts Festival namely [[Ulied in-Nanna Venut fl-Amerka]] (1991), [[Il-Gwerra ta’ Spiru Cefai]] (1992), [[Żeża tal-Flagship]] (1996), [[It-Tfajla tal-Palazz]] (1997), [[Karmena Abdilla]] (1998) and [[Manwel, Manwel]] (2000). All lyrics for the mentioned musicals together with [[Rita ta’ Cascia]] (2000), and [[Jien Ġużeppi]](2006) are by [[~~Raymond~~ Mahoney]]. Other musicals include: [[Malteaser]] with lyrics by [[Charles Flores]] (1989), [[L-Għarusa tal-Mosta]] lyrics by [[Alfred C. Sant]] (1995),[[Erwieħ 2]] lyrics by [[Zep Camilleri]] (2003) and [[Once Upon A Toy]] with lyrics by [[Patrick Vella]] (2007). He was also co-writer of [[Andrelisa]] with [[Sammy Galea]] and lyrics by the late [[Gorg Saliba]] (1994), and [[Il-Ħanut tal-Ġugarelli]] with Sammy Galea and lyrics by [[Charles Mifsud]] (1999).		Galea composed 14 musicals, six of which were premiered at the prestigious [[Iljieli Mediterranji]] Arts Festival namely [[Ulied in-Nanna Venut fl-Amerka]] (1991), [[Il-Gwerra ta’ Spiru Cefai]] (1992), [[Żeża tal-Flagship]] (1996), [[It-Tfajla tal-Palazz]] (1997), [[Karmena Abdilla]] (1998) and [[Manwel, Manwel]] (2000). All lyrics for the mentioned musicals together with [[Rita ta’ Cascia]] (2000), and [[Jien Ġużeppi]](2006) are by [[Ray Mahoney]]. Other musicals include: [[Malteaser]] with lyrics by [[Charles Flores]] (1989), [[L-Għarusa tal-Mosta]] lyrics by [[Alfred C. Sant]] (1995),[[Erwieħ 2]] lyrics by [[Zep Camilleri]] (2003) and [[Once Upon A Toy]] with lyrics by [[Patrick Vella]] (2007). He was also co-writer of [[Andrelisa]] with [[Sammy Galea]] and lyrics by the late [[Gorg Saliba]] (1994), and [[Il-Ħanut tal-Ġugarelli]] with Sammy Galea and lyrics by [[Charles Mifsud]] (1999).

	==Compositions and Awards==		==Compositions and Awards==

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	Dominic used to attend [[St. Paul's Missionary College]] and [[Mount Carmel College]]. He studied Jazz Piano under his father's guidance and later furthered his studies in London under internationally renowned Jazz pianist/composer [[Stan Tracey]] O.B.E. He also studied ~~with~~ [[~~Mro.~~ Pawlu Grech]] and at the University of Malta where he obtained a B.A.(Hons) in 2007, and a Masters Degree in 2010, both in music composition.		Dominic used to attend [[St. Paul's Missionary College]] and [[Mount Carmel College]]. He studied Jazz Piano under his father's guidance and later furthered his studies in London under internationally renowned Jazz pianist/composer [[Stan Tracey]] O.B.E. He also studied under Mro [[Pawlu Grech]] and at the University of Malta where he obtained a B.A.(Hons) in 2007, and a Masters Degree in 2010, both in music composition.

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	[[:Category:Dominic Galea Event Posters & Flyers]]		[[:Category:Dominic Galea Event Posters & Flyers]]

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			==See also==
			[[:Category:Dominic Galea Photos]]
			[[:Category:Dominic Galea Press Cuttings]]
			[[:Category:Dominic Galea Event Posters & Flyers]]

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