“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 →
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PLAYGROUND MUSIC
On Dec 6, 2011 at 7pm the culmination of Joseph Bertolozzi‘s work with St. Peter’s School in Hyde Park, NY and the Dutchess County Art’s Council‘s Arts-In Education program will be presented to the public. The 6th grade class will play the ringtones and sound effects they created from sampling their school’s playground, much in the fashion that Bertolozzi did… Read more →
The Bronze Collection in Sacrifice of Paradise
Come hear Joseph Bertolozzi and The Bronze Collection in creative & classic jazz, world music and experimental soundscapes in Sacrifice of Paradise, presented by Mundo Divino @ The Howland Center, Beacon, NY, Saturday Nov 26, 2011, 8:30pm. Featuring a monster band that will transform the heart, mind & soul! Scott Beall – Guitar Doug Correllus – piano Joseph Bertolozzi -percussion… Read more →
Veteran’s Day Benefit Concert of Patriotic Organ and Choral Music
Joseph Bertolozzi will be performing his composition “Elegy: The Soldier’s Memorial Fountain” for solo organ to open a concert in a benefit for “”Wounded Warriors,” a non-profit group that assists hospitalized veterans, 4:00 PM, Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Christ Episcopal Church, Poughkeepsie NY. Presented by the Central Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, music will include… Read more →
NEA/Poughkeepsie’s Big Read & NY Academy of Ballet
In conjunction with the Poughkeepsie BIG READ program (an NEA initiative), The New York Academy of Ballet presents an original ballet inspired by Thornton Wilder’s play ‘Our Town‘ set to original piano music by Joseph Bertolozzi who will perform his music live. The production is choreographed by NYAB director Susan Santoro. A choir from Poughkeepsie High School, under the direction… Read more →
Music-Technology-Science Workshop at St. Peter’s School Hyde Park, NY – 02
My residency at St. Peter’s School in Hyde Park, NY, in conjunction with the Dutchess County Arts Council continued with the students working on the computer with the sounds harvested from their playground. After having gathered the sounds from the playground, I went into K-Town Studios with Ron Kuhnke, our engineer, and cataloged them according to their tones. We had… Read more →
Music-Technology-Science Workshop at St. Peter’s School Hyde Park, NY – 01
Remember Bridge Music? How about Playground Music? With an Arts-in-Education grant from the Dutchess County Arts Council, I began a workshop with the 6th grade at St. Peter’s School in Hyde Park, NY. The end product? Simple ringtones and/or sound effects drawn from the sounds of their playground equipment and a greater understanding of the music that surrounds us in… Read more →
Mid Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union new Bridge Music sponsor
The Mid Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union has become the most recent sponsor of Bridge Music. We thank them for their support. Presented free and open to the public, Bridge Music is yet another gift to the community from your friends at MHV. MHV, Your 24/7 Community Credit Union Read more →
Pitching the Eiffel Tower – 6 of 6
DAY 5, November 11, 2010, Armistice Day It’s the day after my Tower Music presentation to the Parisian officials (SETE). The positive energy of all my friends and supporters over the past few days catalyzed and sustained me. Now today, it’s freezing and raining in Paris, but nevermind, my apartment came with free calls to the USA (!) so I… Read more →
NYC PHOTOS OF BERTOLOZZI ACCORDION MUSIC PREMIERE
Here’s a photo of Anthony Grieco and Rocco Jerry premiering “Trances & Visions” and “Slovenia” from The Balkan Suite for accordion duo at the 2011 American Accordionists’ Association annual Masterclass and Concert series. The concert was held at the Tenri Cultural Institute, July 31, 2011 with Dr. William Schimmel moderating. Read more →