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Al Carmen Guastafeste
Al Carmen Guastafeste earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from the Juilliard School of Music on a scholarship. He also received a professional Diploma as a specialist...view moreAl Carmen Guastafeste earned his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from the Juilliard School of Music on a scholarship. He also received a professional Diploma as a specialist in Music Education from Teacher's College, Columbia University.
Mr. Guastafeste is a teacher, pianist, conductor, composer, and lecturer. He has taught on every level of education from elementary school through college, including the Juilliard school of Music.
As a performing pianist Mr Guastafeste has toured in the United States, Japan, Korea, Okinawa, Guam, and the Phillipine Islands. He has appeared as a guest artist with several symphony orchestras, symphonic bands, in concert halls, on radio and television in the United States and Far East.
Al Carmen Guastafeste was a pianist/conductor for Marilyn Monroe on her tour of Korea in February 1954. He has also performed with Florence Henderson, Marty Allen and Steve Rossi, Kaye Starr, Frank Fontaine, Al Martino, and many other notable stars.
Mr. Guastafeste is equally proficient in performing Jazz, and classical concerts. Along with his lecture/demonstration programs, Mr. Guastafeste presents an exciting performance of "Educational Entertainment."
Mr. Guastafeste is a member of:
United Federation of Teachers (UFT), Local 2
American federation of Teachers (AFT)
New York State United Teachers (NYSUT)
Music Teachers National association (MTNA)
New York State Music Teachers Association (NYSMTA)
Phi Mu Alpha Sinphonia Fraternity of America (Beta Gamma)
International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE)
Juilliard Alumni Association
Al Carmen Guastafeste's name appears in Who's Who in Entertainment (First Edition, 1989-1990).view less