On this episode of Because… we hear the becauses of composer, William Campbell.William is a pianist and award-winning composer of music for all genres. Campbell’s music for films includes work nominated for two Oscars (Academy Awards) in 2021 and 2019, an Emmy nomination in 2020. His recent scores have earned the awards for best film score in 2020 by the Iowa Motion Pictures Association, and best original score at the 2021 (International) Luminous Frames Festival. Additional awards include those from ASCAP, Kennedy Center American Collegiate Theater Festival, Penfield Music Commission, Waging Peace, and multiple teaching institutions. His most recent album of solo piano music, All In Due Time, was released in 2021 to critical acclaim and may be streamed on all major sources. He is also a sought-after composer for orchestral, chamber, and vocal music, and is regularly commissioned to write new works by various organizations every year. A passionate educator, he is a Professor Music at St. Ambrose University teaching all aspects of music theory & composition, as well as courses that lead to greater cultural understanding through music.I hope you enjoy our conversation!