Pete DeSalvo, a native Long Islander, has directed school concert and jazz bands as well as numerous other ensembles for over 25 years. Mr. DeSalvo is a well respected conductor, having worked with All-County and select concert and jazz bands in the Tri-state area. His performing groups have competed at the state, regional and national levels always receiving outstanding ratings.

He earned his Bachelor of Music (BM) from the Crane School of Music, State University College at Potsdam, New York under the watchful eye of Professor James Petercsak, and received his Masters of Science (MS) from C.W. Post College of Long Island University, Greenvale, New York. Pete also studied 5 years with his mentor/teacher, Henry Adler.

Mr. DeSalvo is an active member of the Suffolk County Music Educators Association (SCMEA) having chaired several festivals, has adjudicated for the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) solo & ensemble festivals for over 20 years and is on the National Education Committee of the Percussive Arts Society (PAS).

With performance credits ranging from jazz to country, rock to classical, Pete has worked with such jazz luminaries as Clark Terry, Milt Hinton, Warren Vache', Ray Andersen and Bobby Watson. As a symphonic timpanist, he also has performed in concert under the direction of such luminaries as Aaron Copland, Stanley Chapel and Robert Shaw. Mr. DeSalvo also maintains an active performing, recording, producing and teaching career, here on Long Island, is the Director of Bands at Sayville High School and is currently working toward his Doctorate performance degree.

Send e-mail to:Pete@stikfigurespercussion.net