Peter Scartabello

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Peter Scartabello left a comment for Leoncio Lara Bon

"Thank You. I am really enjoying your music as well. Very intimate quality too it, almost fragile. Very emotive, yet elegant. I will continue to listen. Best of luck my friend and keep in touch. Can we chat about technical stuff sometime? -Peter"

Peter Scartabello left a comment for Roman Korotin

"Thanks for the kind words regarding my music. Most of the film stuff I write is at the guitar for some reason, even though I am mainly a percussionist and pianist. Something very intimate about the guitar. Keep writing my friend. -Peter"

Peter Scartabello left a comment for Jessica Sibelman

"Also, I would love to write a piece for your orchestra. I was commissioned by the Warick Symphony in RI and wrote a piece for them and actually got paid!!!! hahahaha. That doesn't happen too often!!"

Peter Scartabello left a comment for Jessica Sibelman

"WOW!! I wish I had an orchestra at my disposal.... I miss college. I am in RI. I'll send you a PDF of the score if you are interested and don't mind printing it out, my printer broke, or else I would send you a copy."

Peter Scartabello left a comment for Jessica Sibelman

"My only advice is to stay true to your vision and write as much as you can. Sometimes I write orchestral music, but let's face it, it's hard to get that stuff played. It's better to write for small ensembles and friends who play, because you really…"

Peter Scartabello left a comment for Jessica Sibelman

"Very refreshing to hear some one convincingly writing in a traditional way. I have been listening to so much Mahler lately, I'm tempted to completely abandon my avant-garde ways!! ;) -Pete"

Peter Scartabello left a comment for Jonas Hornqvist

"Your use of metal and classical gives me a warm, cozy feeling. Like an old friend, or the first time I heard Yngwie Malmsteen ane Metal Church! the same night actually. I was never the same after that. Cheers from the US and best of luck in all your…"

Peter Scartabello left a comment for John Doryk

"Sounds Great! Love the orchestration. Nice atmosphere and it sounds like some varied influences, from Penderecki to Romantic. Just curious as to what sounds you are using, sounds like real instruments to me. Nice work. -Peter"

Peter Scartabello left a comment for Joshua Jonitz

"Great music. Very elegant and contemplative. The orchestrations are subtle as well, which I appreciate. best of luck my friend.

-Pete"

Gender

Male

Location

Wakefield, RI

What have you composed for? Or what medium do you work around?

Orchestra, Small Ensemble, Big Ensemble, Contemporary Ensembles, film, web

What is your favorite genre or style of music?

contemporary classical

Is music your main income source?

Yes!

Where do you live?

Wakefield, RI

About Me (Must include at least one paragraph of biographical information about you as a composer) - blank or minimal answers on this line will cause your request to be rejected. Include a link to your website if you have one.

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.. In 2004, the piece Threshold (5 Bb clarinets) was commissioned by clarinettist Sarah Ladd and was world premiered later that year by her ensemble at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. In 2006, the Warwick Symphony Orchestra (Rhode Island) commissioned Mr. Scartabello to compose his Symphony No. 2 to honour their 40th aniversary. Later that year guitarist William Maker commissioned Mr. Scartabello to write the piece Difference Engine for two classical guitars. The piece was premiered that year by William Maker and Eric Christiansen at Roger Williams University in Bristol, Rhode Island. Mr. Scartabello is currently living in South Kingstown Rhode Island and teaches percussion and piano at the Knapp School of Music in Peace Dale Rhode Island.

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www.yuggothrecords.com

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Leoncio Lara Bon October 28, 2009 at 7:31pm

Peter,

Thanks so much for your most kind words, I hope we can stay in touch and would love to chat about tech stuff any time.

Best

Bon
Leoncio Lara Bon October 27, 2009 at 7:12pm

Thanks for connecting Peter,

I loved your music, specially your Memorial. Hope to hear more of your work soon!

Best
Bon
Roman Korotin October 18, 2009 at 9:09pm

Peter, let me say - you keep very pure talent !!! Great music, but Dancer ...it blew me away!!! Splendid!
R
Donny Pike October 7, 2009 at 6:27pm

Aloha and thanks for the friend request. I like your work
Jessica Sibelman October 7, 2009 at 6:27pm

I've been out of college since 2008--- I actually quit music from my junior year of college to a few months ago! I was working in marketing at a firm.. but realized I missed music too much! I formed the orchestra (http://www.thenewyorkchambervirtuosi.com) and now getting back into writing and playing. You can send me your quintet at jlsibelman@gmail.com I look forward to checking it out!
Jessica Sibelman October 7, 2009 at 5:52pm

lol- thanks for the advice-- the one nice thing is that I do have an orchestra, and they are all about my age range so we are all friends.. so if I ever need a HUGE favor, I have people that can help me!

Where are you? I love to read/perform pieces!

- Jessica
Jessica Sibelman October 7, 2009 at 2:43pm

Hi Peter-

Thank you for your kind words! Any advice for a rookie-composer? I am trying to expand my horizons in terms of style, etc. Look forward to keeping in touch!

- Jessica
John Doryk February 3, 2009 at 12:19pm

Thank you for your kind comments. As a matter of fact, I use both live instruments, ensembles, and virtual instruments.

Regards,

John Doryk
film composer/sound designer
Night Sky Music Sound Design
www.johndoryk.com
Joshua Jonitz February 1, 2009 at 7:13pm

Thanks for your nice words!!
Beautifull music yours.
Good luck from Spain