Curriculum Vitae

ALBERTO FERRO
curriculum vitae
Date of Birth: 30/09/1981
Place of Birth: Milan, Italy.
Mobile:+1.509.715.7983 (U.S.)
Web: albertoferro.com
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E-mail: [email protected]
WORKING EXPERIENCE
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Aug. 2013-Spring 2015 Teaching Assistant at Music Department of Washington State University,
Pullman, WA, US: awarded with Full Scholarship for a Master of Arts in Piano Music Performance.
Positions of:
o Pianist/coach for Concert Choir Ensemble and Vocal Jazz Combo Music Ensemble
o Collaborative Pianist/Accompanist
o Pianist in WSU Jazz Big Band, conducted by Dr. Greg Yasinitsky
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Feb. 2015: Jazz Pianist for the “Jazz in the Schools” program at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.
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Fall 2014 through Spring 2015: the Alberto Ferro Jazz Trio performed weekly at the music venue
Rico’s, in Pullman, WA.
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May – June 2014. Musical Director of the Ventura Orchestra, on P&O UK Ventura Cruise Ship.
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May - June 2013. Jazz and Classical Pianist on the Aegean Odyssey Cruise Ship.
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Spring 2013. Pianist at Star Hotel and Casino, Darling Harbor, Sydney, Australia.
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Sept.-Nov. 2012. Pianist for P&O UK Oriana and Musical Director on Ventura Cruise Ships.
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April 2010-March 2012. Pianist for Holland America Cruise Line. Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam,
Volendam Cruise Ships and on MSC Cruise Ship Musica.
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2000 – 2010. Freelance Performer of Classical and Jazz Music. Musical Director of Jazz Piano Trios,
Latin Jazz Quintet, 8 pieces Jazz Big Band.
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Fall-winter 2009. Musical collaborations and concert experiences in New York City.
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Spring 2009. Recorded and produced “In Fondo Al Suono”, a CD of original piano solo
compositions.
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October 2003 – June 2009. Music/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 Collaborative Pianist/Accompanist
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2008-2009. Artistic collaboration with the “Verdi Orchestra” in Milano, as Choir AssistantAccompanist.
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October 2003 – June 2005. Pianist for classical and modern Ballet Classes at the “Scuola d'Arte
Drammatica Paolo Grassi” in Milan.
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Concerts as soloist:
o January 2015. Bryan Hall Theater, Pullman WA.
o October 2014. Holland-Terrel Library, Pullman WA.
o May – June 2013. Aegean Odyssey, Cruise Ship.
o April 2013. Star Hotel Casino, 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, Milano.
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.
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Conference/Lecture (April 2004): on A. Webern Piano Dodecaphonic Variations op.27, at Accademia
Internazionale della Musica.
EDUCATION - HONOURS
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Currently studying for Master of Arts in Piano Performance, at Washington State University, US,
where I’ve been awarded full scholarship and assistantship. My thesis focuses on Aesthetics and
Techniques of Improvisation. I will Graduate in May 2015.
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Awarded with “Noteworthy Performance” at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival 2014, and as
“Outstanding Musician” at the DeMiero Jazz Festival 2014.
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2003 – 2014. International Masterclasses with Aldo Ciccolini, Aquilles Delle Vigne, Giovanni
Verrando, Willis Delony, Robert McDonald, Spencer Myer, Paolo Bordoni, Lidia Baldecchi Arcuri.
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October 2006. Bachelor in Piano Performance at the Conservatorio “Verdi” in Milano (Italy).
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1999 – 2004, I studied Piano and Composition at the International Academy of Music in Milano
(Italy).
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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.
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July 2005. Jazz Workshop in Bassano del Grappa, Italy, run by the New School University of New
York.
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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.
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2001. High School Diploma from Liceo Scientifico Bertrand Russell in Garbagnate Milanese (MI).
ALBERTO FERRO
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Tel: +1 509.715.7983
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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 classical and jazz Vocal Coach.
o Experienced as arranger and director of Jazz Combos and Big Bands.
o Experienced at teaching piano to any age.
o Theory, harmony, composition, applied piano, ensemble, jazz and jazz combo experienced
teacher.
OTHER SKILLS
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Committed teacher, experience in teaching music in Italian and English.
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Good leading attitude, especially while performing or coaching young musicians.
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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.
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Other than music, I have experience in shows production, social hosting, planning events, writing
articles, teaching/translating English, internet surveys and researches, hospital care, farm working,
cooking.
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Experienced world traveler.
LANGUAGES
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Italian: mother tongue.
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English: 2012 TOEFL Proficiency University Level
OTHER
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US C1/D , US B1/B2 Visas valid till November 2020
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US F1 Visa valid till August 2015
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European Valid Drive Licence
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Available for Recitals, Classical and Jazz Ensembles. Public and Private Events, Worldwide.
REFERENCES
Dr. Gerald Berthiaume, Professor of Music Keyboard, School of Music, Washington State University
Phone: (509) 335-3962 Email: [email protected]
Dr. Lori J. Wiest, Professor of Music, Coordinator of Vocal Music, School of Music, Washington State University
Phone: (509) 335-5647 Email: [email protected]
Dr. Greg Yasinitsky, Director of the School of Music, Regents Professor of Music, Saxophone, Composition. School of Music
Washington State University Phone: (509) 335-3898 Email: [email protected]
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: +1 509.715.7983