Background
Guastafeste, Al Carmen was born on July 29, 1932 in Brooklyn. Son of Carmine and Anna (D'Amore) Guastafeste.
Guastafeste, Al Carmen was born on July 29, 1932 in Brooklyn. Son of Carmine and Anna (D'Amore) Guastafeste.
Bachelor of Science, Juilliard School Music, 1959. Master of Science, Juilliard School Music, 1961. Diploma in Music Education, Columbia University, 1963.
Teacher keyboard studies Juilliard School Music, New York City, 1959-1961, 62-65, teacher music history, 1961-1962. Teacher music New York City Board Education, since 1965. Pianist, conductor for Marilyn Monroe tour, Republic of Korea, 1954.
Co-organizer, conductor New York City Auxiliary Police Band, since 1985. Judge All Army Entertainment Contest, Fort Lee, Virginia, 1963. Teacher piano Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, since 1986.
Served with United States Army, 1952-1954, Korea. Member American Federation Musicians, Music Teachers National Association, New York State Music Teachers Association, National Association of Jazz Educators, Juilliard School of Music Alumni Association, United Federation Teachers, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.
Married Josephine Domanico, May 26, 1956. 1 child, Albert Wayne.