Francisco Jose Rosal Nadales

Francisco Jose Rosal Nadales, born in the town of Fernan Nunez (Spain), is a tenured secondary school teacher specializing in music. He teaches at the Hernan Perez del Pulgar secondary school (Ciudad Real), where he also directs the school’s concert band. He holds degrees in Musicology and Philosophy, a Master’s degree in Historical Research, and a PhD in History. His educational background also includes studies in music theory, harmony, clarinet, and piano. In his books and academic articles, he explores the intersection of music with other artistic or historical fields. His books received awards in 2012 and 2014. As a composer, he has written works for concert bands, chamber ensembles, orchestras, and choirs, with premieres taking place in Spain, Bolivia, Portugal, and Greece. He is a member of the European composers' group "Musica pro populo," and two of his compositions have won first prizes in competitions.