THE DAY OF THE MEETING, PART 2 As a demonstration of our proposed recording method, my Technical Director Peter Emminger brought along one of the specialized microphones and a mini recording machine. I brought along some of the wooden mallets I created for Bridge Music as well as drawings for some new styles I hope to have fabricated specially for… Read more →
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CLOSING IN ON TOWER MUSIC – Day 2, pt.1
THE DAY OF THE MEETING, PART 1 I spent last night going over all the French engineering and architectural terms for the various elements of the Eiffel Tower so I could more knowledgably reference a given surface should the need arise. As happened with my similar, earlier efforts on Bridge Music, I found the onsite workers often replace standard technical… Read more →
CLOSING IN ON TOWER MUSIC – Day 1
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 →
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 →
“TRANCES & VISIONS” at the NORTHWEST HORN SYMPOSIUM
‘Trances & Visions’ with Symphonic Winds
The Orange County Community College Symphonic Band, directed by Kevin Scott will premiere Joseph Bertolozzi’s “Trances & Visions” with Christine Sacchi, french horn soloist. This will be the premiere of the symphonic band version of Trances & Waltzes, as realized by conductor Kevin Scott. The concert begins Saturday December 10, 2011, at 8:00pm at the Paramount Theatre, 17 South St.,… Read more →
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 →