Faculty Profile

Degrees

MM, Juilliard Schl; BM, Juilliard Schl

Bio

Academic Training

B.M. Degree:
The Juilliard School, 1977

M.M. Degree:
The Juilliard School, 1978

Instrument:
Trumpet

Teachers: 
William Vacchiano, 1973-78
Mel Broiles, (Principal Trumpet, Met. Opera Orchestra) 1975-1977
Vincent Penzarella, 1984-86
Laurie Frink, 1988-89
Jim Rotondi, (Jazz) 2009-present

Professional Experience

Orchestra
American Symphony Orchestra
New York Pops
New York City Opera Orchestra
Queens Symphony Orchestra
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
New York Grand Opera
Gramercy Brass Orchestra
Paragon Ragtime Orchestra

Broadway
Leader of the Pack--Ambassador Theatre
A Christmas Carol--Paramount Theatre
1776--Roundabout Theatre
Les Miserables--Imperial Theatre
State Fair--Music Box Theatre
Three Penny Opera--Vivian Beaumont Theatre

Teaching Experience

Schools
Brearley School (Brass Instructor): 1998-present
Rudolf Steiner School (Brass Instructor/Conductor): 1979-present
County College of Morris: 1996-1998
Trinity School: 1986-1998
Dwight-Englewood School: 1983-1998

Music Programs & Clinics
Gramercy Brass Band Camp:  2009-present
Manhattan School of Music Pre College (Substitute):  2004-present
Interschools Orchestra: 1990-present
Summer Interlude (Principal Conductor): 1986-present
Meadowood Music Festival: 1980-1982
Lighthouse Music and Arts Festival :  1975-1979
Lincoln Center Student Programs: 1973-1980

Awards/Scholarships
The Juilliard School:   1973-1978
The National Orchestral Association:  1976-1978

Recent Courses Taught