Professional Musician: A broad range of musical skills. Which includes playing a Fender Jazz Fretless Bass, Custom Carvin Bass guitar, Powered by Ampeg amplifier. Lead and background vocal skills , Read and write music, able to play all styles of music .
College Degrees: In performing Arts/Music. Education: Julliard, Berklee, C.C.N.Y, Bronx Community College (formerly N.Y.U.), Westchester Conservatory ,and Mercy College. Awards in Music and Academics. Studied with: Allen Dean, Jerry Schwartz (Julliard), Dr. Canton (Bronx Community College), Professor Dragonetti (Manhattan School of Music), Professor De Angelo, Professor Effersol, Professor Simon (Westchester Conservatory), Roy Stevens, Charles Colon and Son, Josquin Des Pres, Tony Oppenheim, Jaco Pastorius.
My Professional Experience: Performing and Teaching, Musical Director and Teacher for the Archdiocese of N.Y., Mercy College, City University of New York, Teach privately, currently teaching Bass for Mel Bay, Musical Director and teacher for Castle Hill Studios, R & B, funk, Jazz, Rock, Southern Rock, Country and Disco Projects, Orchestras. Played Resorts, Cruise Ships, many clubs, private engagements, weddings, and party bands.
Bands Played: Leonard Davis Orchestra, C.C.N.Y. Orchestra, Classic Rock Bands, Country Bands, Jazz Bands with Art Blakey Jr., From Trio's to Big Bands, Velvet Hammer, Shades of Blue, Moon, Long Island Sound to name a few. Many bands were my own projects original and covers. Extensive Studio recording experience also.
Highlight of My Musical Career so far: Jamming with John Lennon and Chuck Mangione
Performed: Engagements in N.Y.C. Peppermint Lounge, Wagon Wheels, Bird Cage, Copa Cabana, Purple Onion, Trudy Hellers Eight Wonder, Barney Googles, many clubs in the East and West village, Mother's, Sterling, and surrounding area's.
I am very enthusiastic, energetic, positive, detail oriented, dedicated,devoted, motivated, organized, friendly to everyone and a team player. Music has always been my passion in life and I enjoy sharing it with everyone.
www.myspace.com/castle1 to see recent photos and listen to my music and demos. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Joseph Castellano (Joe Castle)
College Degrees: In performing Arts/Music. Education: Julliard, Berklee, C.C.N.Y, Bronx Community College (formerly N.Y.U.), Westchester Conservatory ,and Mercy College. Awards in Music and Academics. Studied with: Allen Dean, Jerry Schwartz (Julliard), Dr. Canton (Bronx Community College), Professor Dragonetti (Manhattan School of Music), Professor De Angelo, Professor Effersol, Professor Simon (Westchester Conservatory), Roy Stevens, Charles Colon and Son, Josquin Des Pres, Tony Oppenheim, Jaco Pastorius.
My Professional Experience: Performing and Teaching, Musical Director and Teacher for the Archdiocese of N.Y., Mercy College, City University of New York, Teach privately, currently teaching Bass for Mel Bay, Musical Director and teacher for Castle Hill Studios, R & B, funk, Jazz, Rock, Southern Rock, Country and Disco Projects, Orchestras. Played Resorts, Cruise Ships, many clubs, private engagements, weddings, and party bands.
Bands Played: Leonard Davis Orchestra, C.C.N.Y. Orchestra, Classic Rock Bands, Country Bands, Jazz Bands with Art Blakey Jr., From Trio's to Big Bands, Velvet Hammer, Shades of Blue, Moon, Long Island Sound to name a few. Many bands were my own projects original and covers. Extensive Studio recording experience also.
Highlight of My Musical Career so far: Jamming with John Lennon and Chuck Mangione
Performed: Engagements in N.Y.C. Peppermint Lounge, Wagon Wheels, Bird Cage, Copa Cabana, Purple Onion, Trudy Hellers Eight Wonder, Barney Googles, many clubs in the East and West village, Mother's, Sterling, and surrounding area's.
I am very enthusiastic, energetic, positive, detail oriented, dedicated,devoted, motivated, organized, friendly to everyone and a team player. Music has always been my passion in life and I enjoy sharing it with everyone.
www.myspace.com/castle1 to see recent photos and listen to my music and demos. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Joseph Castellano (Joe Castle)