Pretty much like my last visit to pitch the Eiffel Tower administration in November 2010, on January 6, 2013 I played the last Mass of the day at St. Joseph’s in Middletown, NY and hopped on a plane for Paree (though last time it was a bar mitzvah at Vassar Temple….like I said, pretty much, not exactly!). I got off… Read more →
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BACK TO PARIS
On January 8th, 2013 Joseph Bertolozzi returns to the Eiffel Tower to meet with Chief Engineer Mr. Stéphane Roussin to agree upon a list of surfaces to sample for his next opus Tower Music. Later in 2013 Bertolozzi returns to actually harvest the sounds. Then begins the process of cataloging and organizing those sounds to compose the music in preparation… Read more →
BERTOLOZZI DELIVERS ACUI KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Joseph Bertolozzi delivers the Keynote Address on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Association of College Unions International Region 2 Conference at the State University of NY at New Paltz. He will detail the community associations necessary to create Bridge Music, a public art project requiring the cooperation of both Dutchess and Ulster counties and the New York State Bridge… Read more →
ICE HOUSE ADDS “BRIDGE MUSIC BURGER”
Poughkeepsie’s newest restaurant, The Ice House, has added a new sandwich to their menu, the Bridge Music Burger. It is a delicious bacon cheeseburger with a garlic asiago sauce celebrating my Bridge Music sound art installation. Situated on the waterfront in Waryas Park between the the city’s majestic bridges, this historic brick building features old world charm, is within walking… Read more →
‘BEACONS OF MUSIC’ WINS 2012 DUTCHESS COUNTY EXECUTIVE ARTS AWARD
BMW of the Hudson Valley’s BEACONS OF MUSIC has just been awarded the 2012 Dutchess County Executive Arts Award for Art in Public Spaces. As Project Manager, it was a pleasure to work with photographer Rob Penner, the Rutigliano Group as financial engine and The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls as site host. Thanks to all our sponsors as well. The… Read more →
BERTOLOZZI NEW MUSIC DIRECTOR AT ST. JOSEPH’S, MIDDLETOWN, NY
Joseph Bertolozzi has accepted the position of Director of Music at St. Joseph’s RC Church in Middletown, NY. He leaves Christ Episcopal Church in Suffern, NY, and continues as Organist at Vassar Temple in Poughkeepsie, NY where he has presided for 16+ years. He will direct the choir and play the organ for 3 weekly Masses in addition to the… Read more →
BEACONS OF MUSIC follow up
“Beacons of Music,” my latest public art installation with photography by Rob Penner, sponsored by BMW of the Hudson Valley was a roaring success. Rob’s photos celebrate the current musical culture of Beacon, NY, and instead of a “wine & cheese” opening reception, the musicians whose pix were on the wall gave astounding performances in a public concert. With two… Read more →
BMW of the Hudson Valley’s BEACONS OF MUSIC
I am proud to announce my latest public art project in conjunction with the photographer Rob Penner, The Rutigliano Group and The Roundhouse at Beacon Falls: “BMW of the Hudson Valley’s BEACONS OF MUSIC.” Read the press release here: Giant Portraits of Musicians Hold Jam Session in the Windows of an Old Factory in Beacon; BMW of the Hudson Valley’s… Read more →
Bridge Music’s 4th season
Joseph Bertolozzi’s Bridge Music Listening Stations have been re-installed for their 4th season. They remain in place at the towers of New York’s Mid Hudson Bridge from April 1 thru Oct 31. The Park Radios play year round on 95.3 FM within the parks that flank the bridge, namely Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie, NY and Johnson-Iorio Park in Highland, NY.… Read more →