Curriculum Vitae
Education and Training
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2018-2020
- Yamaha Wind Orchestra - Professional Development Project
2015
- 2nd Level Specialised Diploma in Saxophone (Master of Music) with honours
Conservatorium of Music “Luisa D’Annunzio” Institute of High Culture (Pescara, Italy)
2009-2015
- International Saxophone Masterclasses with: Angelo Turchi (Italy), Maryse Boudlet (France), Francisco Martinez (Spain), Luciano Ciavattella (Italy), Arno Bornkamp (Netherlands), Gilberto Monetti (Italy), Lorenzo Martelli (Italy), Alain Crepin (Belgium), Gianni Di Benedetto (Italy), Alexandre Doisy (France), Carrie Koffman (USA), Vincent David (France)
2013
- 1st Level Academic Diploma in Saxophone (Bachelor of Music)
Conservatorium of Music “Luisa D’Annunzio” Institute of High Culture (Pescara, Italy)
2006
- Complementary Piano Licence
Conservatorium of Music “Luisa D’Annunzio” Institute of High Culture (Pescara, Italy)
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Teaching Experience
2017-Current
- Brunswick South Primary School
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2016
- Performing Arts Headquarters (Bacchus Marsh): Teacher of Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone and Piano
2015
- International Saxophone Masterclass (Pineto, Italy): Teacher of Saxophone
2007-2015
- Scuola di Musica ass. “Amici della Musica” (Civitella Messer Raimondo, Italy): Teacher of Saxophone and Musical Theory
Ensembles
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2023-Current-
- Boroondara Symphonic Band: Music Director
https://www.boroondarasymphonicband.org.au/
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2022-Current
- The Jazzonauts: Soprano and Alto Saxophone
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2020-Current
- Casa D'Abruzzo Club Choir: Music Director
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2019-Current
- Veneto Club Melbourne Choir: Music Director
https://www.facebook.com/VenetoCC
- Melbourne Tramways Band: Music Director
http://www.melbtramband.org.au/
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2018-Current
- GB Big Band: Soprano/1st Alto Saxophone
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2016-2023
- Banda Musicale Italiana "Vincenzo Bellini": Music Director (concert), Soprano/Alto/Tenor Saxophone (marching)
https://www.bandabellinimelbourne.com/
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2018-2020
- Yamaha Wind Orchestra: Soprano/1st Alto Saxophone
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2016-2018
- Eltham Concert Band: 1st Alto Saxophone
https://www.elthamconcertband.org/
- St. Albans Melita Band: Soprano/1st Alto Saxophone
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2016
- Australian Youth Band: 1st Alto Saxophone
2014-2015
- "Eclectic Ensemble”: 1st Tenor Saxophone
https://angeloturchi.wixsite.com/eclecticensemble
2010-2015
- "Opera Saxophone Quartet": Tenor Saxophone
https://www.facebook.com/Opera-Saxophone-Quartet-301782219923723/
2009-2015
- Coro polifonico “Giovanni XXIII” (Civitella Messer Raimondo, Italy): Music Director
2007-2015
- Banda Musicale ass. “Amici della Musica” (Civitella Messer Raimondo, Italy): Music Director (concert), Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Baritone/Bass Saxophone (marching)
https://www.facebook.com/BandaMusicaleAssAmiciDellaMusica/
2009-2011
- Coro “Conservatorio Luisa D’Annunzio” (Pescara, Italy): Bass Voice
2008-2011
- “Frentana Big Band”: Baritone Saxophone
2006-2009
- Banda Musicale “Salvatore Trovato” (Casoli, Italy): 1st Tenor Saxophone
http://www.bandacasoli.it/index1.htm
2003-2008
- Banda Musicale città di Pizzoferrato (Pizzoferrato, Italy): 1st Alto Saxophone
https://www.facebook.com/groups/113714522025467/
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Competitions and Awards
2014
- 1st National Saxophone Competition (Torrevecchia Teatina, Italy): Soloist, 1st Place
- Soloists Competition with “Luisa D’Annunzio” String Orchestra of the Conservatorium of Music in Pescara (Italy): Soloist, 1st Place
- “Josip Nochta” 1st International Saxophone Competition (Zagreb, Croatia): Soloist
2013
- “Marco Fiorindo” International Saxophone Competition (Nichelino, Italy): Soloist
- “Stand Together: musica giovane” 10th National Music Competition (Città Sant’Angelo, Italy): Soloist, 1st Place
2012
- “Trofeo Città di Penne” 1st International Music Competition (Penne, Italy): “Opera Saxophone Quartet”, 1st Place
2011
- “Città di Spoltore” 2nd National Music Competition (Spoltore, Italy): “Opera Saxophone Quartet”, 1st Place
- “Stand Together: musica giovane” 9th National Music Competition (Città Sant’Angelo, Italy): “Opera Saxophone Quartet”, 1st Place
2010
- "Luigi Zanuccoli" 8th International Music Competition (Sogliano al Rubicone, Italy): Soloist
- “Stand Together: musica giovane” 8th National Music Competition (Città Sant’Angelo, Italy): Soloist, 1st Place
- “Stand Together: musica giovane” 8th National Music Competition (Città Sant’Angelo, Italy): “Opera Saxophone Quartet”, 1st Place
Major Concerts Series
2015
- Soloist Performance with “Luisa D’Annunzio” String Orchestra (Auditorium “Luisa D’Annunzio”, Pescara, Italy)
2012-2013
- “Opera Saxophone Quartet” Performance on live TV: three times on the 1st National Channel of Italy (RAI 1)
2012
- “Opera Saxophone Quartet” Performance in Chieti (Italy) at the ceremony celebrating the 160th anniversary of the founding of the National Police of Italy
2011
- Conducted “Amici della Musica” Musical Band Performance in Florence (Italy) at the ceremony celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy
2010
- Conducted “Amici della Musica” Musical Band Performance at the General Audience of Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square (Vatican City State)