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

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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
Assistant Professor of Music and Music Technology
Director 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! 9/08

Recent Works in the News:

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Upcoming Venues, Concerts, and Clinics (BETA):

Date City Venue Country
02/01/10 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in bradford, pa District Band US
  Time: 12:00pm. Admission: Free. Age restrictions: All Ages. District Jazz… More Details closer to the date.
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Past Venues, Concerts, and Clinics:

Date City Venue Country
05/16/09 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA GCC Commencment Quad US
  Time: 10:00am. Admission: Ticket. Age restrictions: All Ages. Trumpet Fanfare Players in Full Regalia!
05/02/09 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Pew Fine Arts Center -Grove City Jazz Ensemble & Stage Band in Concert US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Pew Fine Arts Center -Grove City Concert Band and Wind Ensemble US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Valley Forge PA PMEA -State Conference Presentation US
  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
04/23/09 - 04/25/09 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Valley Forge, PA PMEA -State Conference Exhibitor for Grove City US
  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!
04/17/09 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. US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Pew Fine Arts Center -Grove City Concert Band and Wind Ensemble US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Meadville, PA PA Intercollegiate Band Festival US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Saegerteon, PA PA Region II Music Clinic- The Importance of Protecting your Hearing as an Instrumental Band Director US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Herkimer, NY 13350 Herkimer County Community College -Guest Lecturer in Music Industry Course US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Marienville, PA District 3 Jazz Band Festival US
  Admission: Free -Open to Public. Dr. Pisano will be conducting at the District 3 Jazz Festival (PMEA) More information to come
12/05/08 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Grove City College Annual Winter Jazz Concert US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Orlando, FL Disney’s Grand Floridian US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Orlando, FL Disney Magic Kingdom Parade -GCC Marching Band US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Orlando, FL Galaxy Palace Theater - Disneyworld Magic Kingdom US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Grove City College Jazz Concert US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Grove City College Jazz Concert US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Pew Fine Arts Center |Concert Band US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA. Pew Fine Arts Center | Jazz Ensemble Concert US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Hershey, PA PMEA State Conference @ Hershey, PA US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in KNOX, PA Keystone High School -Band Festival Speaker/Presenter US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Bradford, PA Bradford Large Ensemble Adjudication Festival US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Pew Fine Arts Center | Jazz Ensemble Concert US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grove City, PA Pew Fine Arts Center | Jazz Ensemble Concert US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Westchester, PA PA Intercollegiate Band: Clinician/Presenter US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Youngsville, PA Youngsville High School | Jazz Combo/Ensemble US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Grand Rapids, MI DeVos Place|Clinic MMC/TI:ME US
  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 Dr. Pisano’s Gigs in Tampa, FL Tampa Convention Center|FMEA Clinic US
  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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