User:Peterscartabello

image, peter scartabello, copyright yuggoth records 2006

Peter Scartabello (b. 1972, Providence Rhode Island) started composing at age 9. His early interest in computer composition brought about his first major work for orchestra and synthesizer in 1985-86, entitled Drochthamion Demonica. From 1990-91 he studied music theory and composition at Manhattanville College NY, where he also played percussion in the Manhattanville Symphony Orchestra. In 1991 he completed Two Symphonic Poems Op. 1, for orchestra. In that same year he studied percussion with George Goneconto at Rhode Island College. From 1992-95 Mr. Scartabello studied composition with Dary John Mizelle and Alvin Brehm at Purchase College NY, where he later received a BFA in classical composition. In 1993, his piece Confined Infinity(piano, flute, percussion and double bass), was performed at a concert at Purchase College under the artistic direction of renowned percussionist Raymond DeRoches. Mr. Scartabello also took part in the 1995 Purchase College Computer Music Forum, where his piece Electro-Magma Op. 3(bass clarinet and tape) was performed. The piece was also broadcast on The Latest Score, 92.1 WOMR FM, Provincetown MA.. Mr. Scartabello is currently living in South Kingstown RI, and teaches percussion and piano at the Knapp School of Music in South Kingston RI. Recent commissions include: 'Crystalline Lattice Op. 19', for Bb clarinet and classical guitar. (2004) for guitarist Rusty Banks. 'Threshold Op. 18', for 5 Bb clarinets. (2004) for clarinettist Sarah Ladd and the McGill Clarinet Ensemble in Montreal Canada. 'Four Pieces for Solo Cello' (2005) for cellist Tara Welinsky. 'Symphony No. 2 'Azathoth' Op. 21', for orchestra. (2006) for the Warwick Symphony Orchestra (RI) in honour of their 40th anniversary. 'Difference Engine Op. 23', for classical guitar duet. (2006) for guitarist Bill Maker.