Background
Battisti, Frank L. was born on June 27, 1931 in Ithaca, New York, United States. Son of Frank Joseph and Laura (Cefaloni) Battisti.
Battisti, Frank L. was born on June 27, 1931 in Ithaca, New York, United States. Son of Frank Joseph and Laura (Cefaloni) Battisti.
Bachelor of Science, Ithaca College, 1953; Master of Science, Ithaca College, 1964; Doctor of Music (honorary), Ithaca College, 1992.
Teacher music, Ithaca (New York) City School District, 1953-1967;
member of faculty, conductor, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio., 1967-1969;
member of faculty, conductor, New England Conservatory Music, Boston, since 1969;
chairman instrumental music department, Ithaca City School District, 1960-1967;
chairman music education department, New England Conservatory Music, 1971-1984;
chairman large ensemble department, 1983-1987. Founder, conductor emeritus Massachusetts Youth Wind Ensemble, Boston, 1970-1978. Visiting conductor Harvard University Concert Band, 1971-1972, Ithaca College Wind Ensemble, 1984-1985.
Member standard award committee American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, New York City, 1976-1987. Member arts committee National Endowment for Advancement of the Arts, Miami, 1986-1990. Guest conductor throughout United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Europe, Scandinavia, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics, Africa, Republic of China, Republic of Korea, Iceland, South America.
Member College Band Directors National Association (president 1979-1981), American Bandmasters Association, World Association Symphonic Bands and Ensembles (founder 1981, honorary life member), New England College Band Association (founder 1983).
Married Charlotte F. Tayntor, August 20, 1955. Children: David, Laurene, Michael, Stephen, Christopher, Thomas, Jonathan, Peter.