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Julian Pellicano (born xxxx) in xxxxx,, is an American conductor and percussionist. He is currently the conductor of the Longy Conservatory Orchestra at Longy School of Music of Bard College.

Family and Ancestry
Pellicano's parents emigrated from Southern Italy with their parents in the 1950's. His father's family is from the region of Puglia and his mother's family is from Sicily. Many of his ancestors were artists, artisans and amateur musicians and his cousin Antonio Gambula is a conductor based in Genoa, Italy and is also a cellist in the opera orchestra at the Teatro Carlo Felice.

Musical Education
Pellicano started on piano at 5 years old, and percussion at 8. He also learned accordion from his grandfather who learned to play in the Italian Navy. Pellicano went on to receive a double bachelor's degree, from Johns Hopkins University in Philosophy and from Peabody Conservatory in percussion, with a minor in orchestral conducting. He studied percussion with Jonathan Haas and conducting with Harlan Parker.