Albert J. Zaranka

Background

Zaranka, Albert J. was born on July 28, 1949 in Manchester, Connecticut, United States. Son of Anthony Joseph and Lottie (Mazurek) Zaranka.

Education

Bachelor in Music, Boston Conservatory of Music, 1971.

Career

Faculty member, Hartford (Connecticut) Conservatory of Music, 1971-1973; faculty member, Boston Conservatory of Music, 1973-1974; faculty member, Brooklyn Music School, 1975-1978; founder, Studio One A, New York City, 1978-1986; founder, Rivenoak Studio, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 1986-1998; founder, Woodcroft Piano Studio, since 1998. Instructor Methodist College, since 1990.

Achievements

• Albert J. Zaranka has been listed as a noteworthy Musical director, pianist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County, since 1992, member grants committee panel, 1994. Member Music Teachers National Association, North Carolina Piano Teachers Association, Fayetteville Piano Teachers Association (president 1987-1991, recording secretary 1992-1994, correspondent secretary since 1994), American Federation Musicians, Durham Music Association, StudioKappa Gamma Psi.

Interests

• Avocation: antique automobiles.

Connections

Married Ellen Fadden, October 21, 1978.

Father:

Anthony Joseph Zaranka

Mother:

Lottie (Mazurek) Zaranka

Spouse:

Ellen Fadden