Background
Checchia, Anthony Phillip was born on June 4, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Peter and Lucy (Caterino) Checchia.
Checchia, Anthony Phillip was born on June 4, 1930 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Peter and Lucy (Caterino) Checchia.
Student, New School Music, Philadelphia, 1947-1948; student, Curtis Institute, Philadelphia, 1950-1951.
Bassoonist, Baltimore Symphony, 1948-1950; bassoonist, United States Navy Band, Washington, 1951-1956; bassoonist, New York City Ballet, 1957-1962; music director, Young Audiences, Philadelphia, 1962-1968; assistant director, Curtis Institute, 1968-1977; manager, assistant treasurer, Marlboro School Music, Philadelphia, since 1958. Consultant Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. Founder Theater of Living Arts, Philadelphia.
Member Museum Fund Society Philadelphia (board directors), Philadelphia Art Alliance, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society (music director 1986-1997, president 1990-1997).
Married Benita Marie Valente, November 21, 1959. 1 child, Peter Lawrence.