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VITA & RESUME for Dr. Joseph M. Pisano
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Resume of: Joseph Michael Pisano

(Minor Webupdate on 3/3/2010)
Marked for update: 9/10/2012

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Grove City College Professional Information:
(Grove City College is a four year, private institution located in Grove City, PA)

Associate Chairman of Fine Arts
Associate Professor of Music and Fine Arts Technology
Associate Director of Bands
Director of Jazz Studies
Guest Lecturer of Communications Studies

Education:

Bachelor of Music: Grove City College, PA
Masters of Music and Conducting Performance: S.U.N.Y at Binghamton, NY
Post Masters Study: Education, Indiana University of PA
Ph.D.: Kent State University: Major Field: Music Education: Minor Field: Instructional Technology

Current Courses of Instruction:

Brass Methods Class
20th Century Jazz History
Percussion Methods Class
Music Technology
Instrumental Conducting
Advanced Sound Reinforcement
Jazz Improvisation

Instrumental Ensemble Conductor (currently conductor of):

Jazz Ensemble I- Conductor/Director
Jazz Ensemble II- Conductor/Director
Marching Band- Associate
Concert Band-Associate
Jazz Quintet, Quartet

Professional Activities:

Guest Conductor-Various High Schools and Junior High Schools
Adjudicator-Instrumental Ensembles
Jazz Trumpeter
Clinician-ESS Coda Music, Finale
TI:ME Instructor
Frequent Clinician and Presenter at various National Conferences
Choir Director-Grace Bible Church: Harmony, PA
Asst. Organist- Grace Bible Church: Harmony, PA

Professional Memberships:

PA Music Educator’s Association, PMEA
National Association of Music Educators, MENC
PA Intercollegiate Band Masters Association, PICBMA
Phi Beta Mu- International Bandmaster’s Fraternity, PBM
PMEA National Association of Music Educators, MENCPA
TI:ME, ISME, ATMI, IAJE

Misc. Information:

President of JP Systems Inc.: Computer & Network Specialists
PA Dept. of Health certified EMT-B
AANC: CNC

Recent Publications:

2004- Blessed Relief- At Least for Now!, Article, International Health News
2004- The Compositional Works of J. Appleby Arnold- Volume I
2005- Contributer: Atrial Fibrillation: Towards a Cure – Volume II
2006- The Compositional Works of J. Appleby Arnold– Volume II
2007- A Description of Band Director’s Hearing and Aural Function

Past Clinics and Presentations:

Finishing this section soon! 3/10

Recent Works in the News:

Finishing this section soon: 6/12.


Upcoming Venues, Concerts, and Clinics (BETA):

No shows booked at the moment.

Past Venues, Concerts, and Clinics:

Date City Venue Country
12/09/11 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Grove City College Annual Winter Jazz Concert United States
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 100 Campus Drive. Free admission, FREE parking, Come see our jazz ensembles in this incredible, “kick-off”, for the holiday and Christmas Season! Come early to get a seat!
11/29/11 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City Light-up Night at Grove City United States
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 100 Campus Drive, Grove City PA 16127. Come watch Grove City bring in the SEASON with the GCC Marching Wolverines performing! Will be held at the U.S. Flag on campus, just after dark.
10/29/11 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City Grove City College Wolverine Marching Band – Football United States
Time: 1:30pm. Admission: Varies. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 100 Campus Drive, Grove City PA 16127. Grove City Wolverine Marching Band at Thorne Field. Football team plays Washington & Jefferson.
10/22/11 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Orlando Walt Disney World, FL Magic Kingdom Parade United States
Time: 2:30pm. Admission: Varies. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Lake Buena Vista Drive. Come see the Grove City Wolverines march the parade in the Magic Kingdom!
10/15/11 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA GC Jazz Performance – Crimson Day United States
Time: 9:00am. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Come see our College, our programs, and our jazz ensembles at the Grove City College Crimson Day! It’s open to all high-school students looking at our school!
09/24/11 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City Grove City College Wolverine Marching Band – Football United States
Time: 1:30pm. Admission: $2.00. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 100 Campus Drive, Grove City PA 16127. Homecoming at Grove City against Waynesburgh
09/17/11 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City Grove City College Wolverine Marching Band – Football United States
Time: 7:00am. Admission: $2.00. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 100 Campus Drive, Grove City PA 16127. Come see the Band! Our annual Night Game with fireworks..
01/04/11 - 01/07/11 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Louisville TI:ME and JEN Conference United States
Time: 8:00pm. Age restrictions: N/A. Address: Louisville, KY. The annual TI:ME and Jazz Educator’s Conference. I will be presenting a least two clinics there and attending meetings as the national VP of TI:ME (http://ti-me.org).
10/30/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City PMEA District 1 Workshop United States
Time: 12:00pm. Admission: N/A. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 100 Campus Drive, Grove City PA 16127. They’re not the “same old” professional development sessions anymore… Using Social Technologies to Ignite or Reignite Your Attitude/s About Your Profession.
10/11/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Online METOS Conference United States
Time: 12:30pm. Admission: FREE. Online Music Education and Technology Conference 2010. Register at SoundTree.com
09/23/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA GC Jazz Performance – Crimson Day United States
Time: 9:00am. Age restrictions: Members Only. Crimson Day Performance at GC for HS Junior/Seniors -Closed to most public.
08/03/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in NJ NJMEA-In-Service United States
Time: 3:00pm. Skype Guest Appearance with Dr. Dammers as an expert in his presentation at the NJMEA In-Service about Music Professional Learning Networks.
08/03/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA GC Home Game CMU United States
Time: 1:00pm. Admission: $2.00. Age restrictions: All Ages. FB Half-Time CMU at home
05/01/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Grove City College Jazz Concert United States
Time: 1:30pm. Admission: FREE. Address: 100 Campus Drive. Come see this amazing concert featuring the Grove City College Jazz and Stage Ensemble… FEATURING Blood, Sweat, and Tears’ Bassist -Jim Fielder! (Tentative)
04/21/10 - 04/24/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Pittsburgh PMEA State Conference United States
Time: 1:30pm. Admission: Members. Address: Pittsburgh, PA. The annual PMEA State Conference. I will be hosting a reception and the booth for Grove City College. P
04/19/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Pew Fine Arts Center |Concert Band United States
Time: 8:00pm. Address: 100 Campus Drive, Grove City PA. Grove City College Concert Band and Wind Ensemble in Concert -Dr. Pisano Associate Conductor
04/10/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Grove City College Jazz Concert United States
Time: 9:00am. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 100 Campus Drive. Annual Crimison Day Music for about 1200 propspective students. We play about 35 minutes prior to the event.
03/26/10 - 03/27/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Villanova, PA Villanova Jazz Festival 2010 United States
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: FREE. Grove City Jazz and Combo Groups in competition in Villanova!
03/19/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Pew Fine Arts Center |Concert Band United States
Time: 7:00pm. Address: 100 Campus Drive, Grove City PA. Grove City College Concert Band and Wind Ensemble in Concert -Dr. Pisano Associate Conductor
03/12/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grand Rapids, MI Michigan Association of Computer Users Conference United States
Time: 11:30am. Admission: Conference Admission. Age restrictions: Members Only. I will be a music technology representative as part of a clinic discussion (Via Skype) with Dr. Julia VanderMolen as part of her Conference Presentation: IM Chatty-Skype for More Than Just Chatting Julia
03/12/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Westchester, pa East CBDNA Conference Session: Copyright for Ensemble Directors and Music Teachers United States
Time: 10:15am. I will be presenting a Clinic at the Eastern CBDNA Division Conference titled: Copyright for Ensemble Directors and Music Teachers
03/11/10 - 03/14/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Westchester CBDNA/PA Intercollegiate Band United States
Time: 6:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Dr. Pisano to chair some of the audition committees and adjudicate the college students for chairs as well as attend the PA-ICB Conference.
03/02/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Guy Mills, PA MapleWood High School Jazz Fesitval United States
Time: 6:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 30383 Guy Mills Blvd. High School Jazz Fesival. Dr. Pisano directing the GCC Jazz Ensemble -Jamie Gardner Host.
03/01/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Everywhere, Global Music Ed Twitter Chat -Maiden Voyage United States
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: Twitter Account. Age restrictions: All Ages. In conjunction with other great Music Educators -This is the seminal #musedchat TWEET event. Never before has there been a global TWITTER room and co-ordinated event for Music Educators on Twitter.
02/27/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Butler, PA Miss America Pageant Judge United States
Time: 7:00pm. Admission: $15.00. Age restrictions: All Ages. I’m judging the 2010 Miss Butler, Miss Moraine, Miss Mercer, Miss Outstanding Teen Mercer, and Miss Outstanding Teen Butler Pageants for the Miss America Circuit.
02/18/10 - 02/20/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in East Brunswick, NJ NJMEA & TI:ME 2009 Conference United States
Time: 6:00am. Admission: Members. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: East Burnswick, MJ. Presenting a session(s) and appearing as part of national panel discussing Music Education National Technology Standards.
02/18/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in East Brunswick, NJ NJMEA 2010 Conference United States
Time: 11:30am. Admission: Conference Admission. Age restrictions: All Ages. Present the clinic: “Great Two-Track Recordings -A Low-Cost, “Cookie-Cutter” Solution Using A Hand-Held Digital Recorder and Audacity”.
02/18/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in East Brunswick, NJ NJMEA & TI:ME 2009 Conference United States
Time: 8:00am. Admission: Conference Admission. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: East Burnswick, MJ. Participated as a Panel Expert as part of a Conference Session Panel Discussion: “Considering Standards for Music Technology” -lead by Dr. Jay Dorfman.
02/06/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Bradord, PA Distict II Jazz Band United States
Time: 6:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Bradford High School. …The best of the PA District II jazz students. Dr. Pisano will be directing/conducting the festival.
01/18/10 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, pa ACT 80/40 Credit Seminar for Music Teachers: Music Education and Technology @ GCC United States
Time: 11:00am. Age restrictions: Members Only. Address: 100 Campus Drive. This was a seminar that I held at GCC for PA Public School Music Teachers. This seminar focused on Music Notation programs and Music Educaton Technology
12/04/09 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA. Pew Fine Arts Center | Jazz Ensemble Concert United States
Time: 1:30pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. The Grove City College Jazz Ensembles in Concert! The Annual Winter Jazz Concert featuring the GCC Stage Band and Jazz Band -Dr. Joseph Pisano Conducting
05/16/09 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA GCC Commencment Quad United States
Time: 10:00am. Admission: Ticket. Age restrictions: All Ages. Trumpet Fanfare Players in Full Regalia!
05/02/09 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Pew Fine Arts Center -Grove City Jazz Ensemble & Stage Band in Concert United States
Time: 1:30pm. Admission: Free -Open to Public. Dr. Pisano conducting the award-winning Grove City Jazz Ensemble and Stage Band College Bands! A must see event for all jazz lovers!
05/01/09 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Pew Fine Arts Center -Grove City Concert Band and Wind Ensemble United States
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: Free -Open to Public. Age restrictions: All Ages. The Grove City College Concert Band and Wind Ensemble In Concert. Drs. Arnold & Pisano Conducting. Free admittance & parking.
04/23/09 - 04/25/09 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Valley Forge, PA PMEA -State Conference Exhibitor for Grove City United States
Time: 9:30am. Admission: Varies. Age restrictions: All Ages/Licensed. I will be working the Grove City College Booth as an Exhibitor during the duration of this State Conference. Please take time to come and visit me and the college!
04/23/09 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Valley Forge PA PMEA -State Conference Presentation United States
Admission: Restricted -PMEA Members. Dr. Pisano and Mr. Weller Present A Clinic: Bridging the Gap Between the Composer, Performers, and Audience -Using Skype to bring composers into live music performances
04/17/09 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Lakeview, PA District 5 Music Education Clinic: The Importance of Protecting your Hearing in and out of the Rehearsal and Performance Areas. United States
Admission: NA – Private. Dr. Pisano is giving a clinic for a PA District 5 education event. This venue is closed to non-district 5 educators.
03/20/09 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Pew Fine Arts Center -Grove City Concert Band and Wind Ensemble United States
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: Free -Open to Public. Age restrictions: All Ages. The Grove City College Concert Band and Wind Ensemble In Concert. Drs. Arnold & Pisano Conducting. Free admittance & parking.
03/13/09 - 03/15/09 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Meadville, PA PA Intercollegiate Band Festival United States
Time: 9:30am. Admission: Free -Open to Public. Dr. Pisano will be a particpant and the co-ordinator of the adjudication committees for the PA Intercollegiate Band Festival held at Allegheny College. Please come and see these amazing students perform at the concert on Sunday Afternoon, March 15th at 2:30 p.m.
03/06/09 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Saegerteon, PA PA Region II Music Clinic- The Importance of Protecting your Hearing as an Instrumental Band Director United States
Admission: NA – Private. Dr. Pisano is presenting a clinic at the PA Region II band festival. This venue is for music educators in attendance at the venue.
02/24/09 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Herkimer, NY 13350 Herkimer County Community College -Guest Lecturer in Music Industry Course United States
Time: 9:30am. Admission: NA. Dr. Pisano is giving a guest lecture about Music Education and Music Technology as a profession for the Music Industry Classes at Herkimer CC.
02/06/09 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Marienville, PA District 3 Jazz Band Festival United States
Admission: Free -Open to Public. Dr. Pisano will be conducting at the District 3 Jazz Festival (PMEA) More information to come
12/05/08 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Grove City College Annual Winter Jazz Concert United States
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: Free – Open To Public. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 100 Campus Drive. This is the 6th annual Grove City College Winter Jazz Concert. Features the award winning GCC Jazz Ensemble and GCC Stage Band… Cool Jazz, Vocals, Christmas tunes, and more! Standing Room only… Ketler auditoirum venue seats 800.
10/25/08 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Orlando, FL Disney’s Grand Floridian United States
Time: 8:30am. Admission: Restricted- GCC Alumni. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Lake Buena Vista. The GCC Combo band will be playing at the Disneyworld Grand Floridian for a GCC Alumni event. Please see the gcc.edu page for information about how to attend. This is a closed event.
10/24/08 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Orlando, FL Disney Magic Kingdom Parade -GCC Marching Band United States
Time: 2:30pm. Admission: Park Price. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Lake Buena Vista. The GCC Marching Band will be parading throughout the Magic Kingdom. Come down and see us!
10/24/08 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Orlando, FL Galaxy Palace Theater – Disneyworld Magic Kingdom United States
Time: 11:20am. Admission: Park Price. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: Lake Buena Vista. The GCC Jazz Combo will be playing at the Disneyworld Magic Kingdom’s Galaxy Palace… Come Down and See us!
10/13/08 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Grove City College Jazz Concert United States
Time: 9:00am. Admission: N/A -Restricted. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 100 Campus Drive. Crimson Day II. This concert is by invitation and acceptance only. This if a 1000 plus venue for students who take part in GCC the GCC Senior Crimson Day.
09/22/08 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Grove City College Jazz Concert United States
Time: 9:00am. Admission: N/A -Restricted. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 100 Campus Drive. This is a concert by invitation and acceptance only. This concert is for about 1000 High School Students whom are looking at Grove City College for their careers.
05/05/08 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Pew Fine Arts Center |Concert Band United States
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 100 Campus Drive, Grove City PA. The Grove City College Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble in Concert. Dr. Edwin P. Arnold and Joseph M. Pisano -Conductors. This concert is FREE and open to the public.
05/03/08 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA. Pew Fine Arts Center | Jazz Ensemble Concert United States
Time: 1:30pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. The Grove City College Jazz Ensemble and The Grove City College Stage Band in Concert. Dr. Joseph M. Pisano & Dr. Edwin P. Arnold -Conductors STANDING ROOM ONLY!!! Be early! This concert is FREE and open to the public.
04/16/08 - 04/19/08 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Hershey, PA PMEA State Conference @ Hershey, PA United States
Time: 1:00pm. Admission: RESTRICTED. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: West Chocolate Ave, University Drive. . The annual PMEA STATE conference at Hershey, I will be presenting/hosting the Grove City College Booth for the duration. Please come and stop by!
04/11/08 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in KNOX, PA Keystone High School -Band Festival Speaker/Presenter United States
Time: 9:45am. Admission: RESTRICTED. Age restrictions: All Ages. This venue is private and closed to the public. I will be speaking to attending music teachers for ACT 48 credit. The session entitled: Educational Blogging and Utilization of Web 2.0 Applications in the Classroom Environment
04/09/08 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Bradford, PA Bradford Large Ensemble Adjudication Festival United States
Time: 8:30am. Admission: RESTRICTED. Age restrictions: All Ages. This is a high school wind ensemble/concert band adjudication festival that I will be judging. This event is closed to the public.
04/05/08 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Pew Fine Arts Center | Jazz Ensemble Concert United States
Time: 8:30am. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 100 Campus Drive, Grove City PA. . Admission: Invitation Only. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 100 Campus Drive. The Grove City College Jazz Ensemble In Concert. This concert will be performed to 1000+ prospective students and will be held in the IM Room as part of the JUNIOR Crimson Day.
03/28/08 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Pew Fine Arts Center | Jazz Ensemble Concert United States
Time: 8:00pm. Admission: FREE. Age restrictions: All Ages. Address: 100 Campus Drive, Grove City PA. The Grove City College Concert Band and Wind Ensemble in Concert. Admission is Free and open to the public.
03/08/08 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Westchester, PA PA Intercollegiate Band: Clinician/Presenter United States
Time: 10:00am. Admission: RESTRICTED. Age restrictions: All Ages. This session is closed to the public. This session will be presented to the attending college/university band directors. The session is entitled: How Do Sound Pressure Levels and the Music Making Environment Impact the Band Director’s Hearing Ability?
02/08/08 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Youngsville, PA Youngsville High School | Jazz Combo/Ensemble United States
Time: 7:45pm. Admission: $25.00. Age restrictions: All Ages. This is a fundraiser for a local school district. We will be the featured ensemble. This is closed to the general public unless you’ve purchased tickets in advance.
01/25/08 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grand Rapids, MI DeVos Place|Clinic MMC/TI:ME United States
Time: 2:00pm. Admission: RESTRICTED. Age restrictions: All Ages. MEMBER ONLY. The National TI:ME conference and Michigan Music Conference. You must be a member of either to attend.
01/11/08 http://mustech.net Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Tampa, FL Tampa Convention Center|FMEA Clinic United States
Time: 11:00am. Admission: RESTRICTED. Age restrictions: All Ages. MEMBER ONLY. RSS, Web 2.0, and Digital Mentoring- A Clinic for members of the FMEA. This session is closed to non-members

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