Francesco Banchini

Francesco Banchini (born 24 September 1974, Pozzuoli, Italy) is an educational leader, director, and researcher known for his contributions and innovations in international schools. He is a holder of degrees and certificates from institutions like Tor Vergata University, Rome, Harvard University, and the University of Bath. Banchini's expertise spans various educational systems including IBPYP, IBMYP, and IBDP.

At the age of 14 he began to learn in the Conservatorio di San Pietro a Majella of Naples. Between 1989 and 1995 he was an active live musician as a soloist and with a clarinet trio, what split up later, in 1998. Francesco played as a guest musician with several bands. He has written three film scores: Honey (2003), Ramallah (2005), and Sur (2005).

Francesco's research commenced in 2010, focuses on designing experiences which maximise students' learning and engagement, by creating meaningful connections between learners, the Facilitators and the wider community. In 2015 Francesco presented his research at New York University, Steinhardt (IMPACT Conference). During 2016, he presented his research at Drew University (Transatlantic conference) in Ireland and at the International Society for Music Education (ISME) conference in Scotland, and at the ECIS Leadership Conference in Rome.

At the present time, he is studying the relationship between different curricula and is working on improving traditional methodologies with the purpose to inspire, motivate and develop creativity in both students and teachers. His research focuses on enhancing student learning experiences through meaningful connections and maximizing engagement. Noteworthy presentations include those at New York University, Steinhardt, Drew University in Ireland, and the International Society for Music Education conference in Scotland. Currently serving as the CEO and Director of the European Azerbaijan School, Banchini's research interests encompass the impact of culture on education and the integration of creativity in leadership.

Conferences

 * Lecture at NYU Steinhardt - IMPACT Conference (2015)
 * Lecture at Drew University Ireland - Transatlantic connection conference (2016)
 * Lecture at ECIS Leadership Conference - Rome (2016)
 * Speaker at IB Global Conference, San Diego (2022)

Publications

 * Il concetto di notazione musicale (2013)
 * Arabic music notation (2016)
 * Leadership in International Schools A Consideration of Creativity and the Role of Convergent and Divergent Thinking (2020)

Releases

 * Christos (1993)
 * Genocidio di Ordine Religioso (1994)
 * Cybernos (1995)
 * Iniziazione (1996)
 * Entrar sen braz (1997)
 * Dicearchia (1997)
 * Ruha d'Qudsha (1998)
 * Solitudo corpus (1999)
 * Bellum Gnosticorum (2000)
 * Ialdabaoth (2001)
 * Phlegraei (2002)
 * Qumran (2003)
 * Temporis Recurrens (DVD) (2003)
 * Croisades (2004)
 * Amore & Tradimento (2004) – (Released in the US under the title Ciganko in 2005.)
 * Baqshish (2007)
 * Greta (single) (2012)
 * Dante (single) (2014)
 * Shashamane (single) (2015)
 * Sfiorando il cielo (single) (2015)
 * Maria Elena (single) (2015)

Film scores

 * Honey (2004)
 * Ramallah (2005)
 * Sur (2005)

Lys

 * Roi Lune (2001)
 * Mélisse (2004)

Ataraxia

 * Suenos (2001)
 * Mon Soul Desir (2002)
 * A Calliope... collection (2002)

Others

 * Soleil (w/ Jack or Jive) (2002)
 * Love Sessions (2002)
 * Segesta (w/ Lino Cannavacciuolo italian violinist) (2002)
 * Alabaster (w/ Louisa John Krol) (2003)
 * Three living Three dead (w/ The Soil Bleeds Black) (2003)
 * Babilon (w/ Morpheus, a Spanish band) (2003)
 * Enrico Del Gaudio (2003)
 * Love Sessions 2 (2004)
 * U'Ciuccio (w/ Massimo Ferrante italian singer/guitarist) (2005)
 * The Spirit Rises (Khvarena) (2007)

Orchestras

 * BBC Philharmonic Orchestra (2015–2016)
 * Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra (2012–2014)
 * La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra (2010–2012)