A.Ferro CV 2014
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A.Ferro CV 2014
ALBERTO FERRO curriculum vitae Date of Birth: 30/09/1981 Place of Birth: Milan, Italy. Mobile: +1.509.715.7983 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.albertoferro.com WORKING EXPERIENCE • August 2013, Teaching Assistant at Music Department of Washington State University, Pullman, WA, US. o Awarded with full scholarship for a Master of Arts in Piano Music Performance at WSUniversity o Pianist for Concert Choir Ensemble and Vojazz Music Ensemble o Pianist in WSU Jazz Big Band, conducted by Dr. Greg Yasintsky • May - June 2013. Jazz and Classical Pianist on the Aegean Odyssey Cruise Ship. • Spring 2013. Pianist at Star Hotel and Casino, Darling Harbor, Sydney, Australia. • September-November 2012. Pianist and Musical Director for P&O UK Oriana and Ventura Cruise Ships. • April 2010-March 2012. Pianist for Holland America Cruise Line. Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, Volendam Cruise Ships and on MSC Cruise Ship Musica. • 2000 – 2010. Freelance Performer and Private Music Teacher. Classical and Jazz Music, performed with all kind of ensembles. • Fall-winter 2009. Musical collaborations and concert experiences in New York City. • Spring 2009. Recorded and produced “In Fondo Al Suono”, a CD of original piano solo compositions. • October 2003 – June 2009. Piano teacher at o Accademia S.Girolamo Emiliani in Corbetta (MI) o Civic School of Music “La Città Sonora” in Garbagnate Milanese (MI) o Accademia della Chitarra e Pianoforte in Casorezzo (MI) o Istituto Waldorf-Steiner in Milan (2005-08), also as Piano Assistant-Accompanist • 2008-2009. Artistic collaboration with the “Verdi Orchestra” in Milano, as Choir Assistant-Accompanist. • October 2003 – June 2005. Pianist for classical and modern ballet classes at the “Scuola d'Arte Drammatica Paolo Grassi” in Milan. • Concerts as soloist: o May – June 2013. Aegean Odyssey, Cruise Ship. o April 2013. Star Hotel, Sydney, Australia. o May 2011. Neptunes Lounge, Noordam, Holland America Cruise Line. o December 2009. Cafè Vivaldi, Greenwich Village, New York City. o April 2009. Main Recital Hall, Musical Academy in Corbetta, MI. o December 2008. Blue Note, Milano. o June 2004. International Academy of Music, Milano. o April 2004. “La città in Rivoluzione”, gruppo Esterni, Milano. o June 2003. Piazza S. Fedele, “Milan Music Festival”, Milan. • Conference/Lesson (April 2004): on A. Webern Piano Dodecaphonic Variations op.27, at Accademia Internazionale della Musica. ALBERTO FERRO E - m a i l : p i a n o mu s i c @ a l b e r t o f e r r o . c o m Tel: +61.499.731.289 EDUCATION • Currently studying for Master of Arts in Piano Performance, at Washington State University, US. • October 2006. Bachelor in Piano at the Conservatorio “Verdi” in Milano (Italy). • 1999 – 2004, I studied Piano and Composition at the International Academy of Music in Milano (Italy). • 2005, Conservatorio “Verdi” di Milano Certificate in Musical Analysis - thesis on B.Bartòk’s Fourth Strings Quartet / Certificate in Contemporary Executive Praxis - thesis on G.Ligeti’s Cordes Vides. • July 2005. Jazz Workshop in Bassano del Grappa, Italy, run by the New School University of New York. • 2003 – 2006. International Masterclasses with Aldo Ciccolini, Aquilles Delle Vigne, Giovanni Verrando, Paolo Bordoni, Lidia Baldecchi Arcuri. • 2001 – 2003. I attended a three-year degree course in Scienze dei Beni Culturali, concentration in Musicology, at the Literature Faculty at the Università degli Studi di Milano. • 2001. High School Diploma from Liceo Scientifico Bertrand Russell in Garbagnate Milanese (MI). • Other Musical Skills: o Composer and Improviser, Passion for Contemporary art and music. o Deep curiosity for any musical expression: ancient/modern/cultured/popular/ethnic/improvised… o Experienced as arranger and director of Jazz Big Band. o Experienced at teaching piano to any age. o Theory, harmony, applied piano, ensemble, jazz and jazz combo experienced teacher. OTHER SKILLS • • • • • Committed teacher, experience in teaching music in Italian and English. Disability Social Worker experience (summer 2007). I believe I can work in any kind of environment, bringing to completion any accepted task, due to a natural patience and a confidence based on self improvement. I have experience in shows production, planning events, social hosting, cooking, farm working, translating English, writing articles, internet surveys and researches, hospital care. Experienced world traveler. LANGUAGES • Italian: mother tongue. • English: 2012 TOEFL Proficiency OTHER • US C1/D Visa valid till November 2020 • US B1/B2 Visa valid till November 2020 • AUS WH Visa valid till December 2013 • US F1 Visa valid till August 2015 • European Valid Drive Licence • Available for Recitals, Classical and Jazz Ensembles. Public and Private Events, Worldwide. ALBERTO FERRO E - m a i l : p i a n o mu s i c @ a l b e r t o f e r r o . c o m Tel: +61.499.731.289