Background
Valante, Harrison was born on January 27, 1936 in New Jersey, United States.
conductor educator performing arts producer
Valante, Harrison was born on January 27, 1936 in New Jersey, United States.
Bachelor of Music, Eastman School Music, 1958. Master of Music, Manhattan School Music, 1964. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1966.
Doctor of Education, Columbia University, 1968.
Chairman teacher education New York College Music, 1964-1968. Chairman music department University Bridgeport, 1968-1980. Producer Nina Little Productions, New York City, since 1982, Ray Block Productions, New York City, since 1982.
President World Wide Corporation Productions, since 1987. Conductor Bridgeport (Connecticut) Civic Orchestra, 1969-1983, Connecticut Festival Orchestra, since 1970, Connecticut State Ballet, 1975-1980. Assistant artistic director Connecticut Grand Opera, 1977-1982.
Member American Federation Musicians.
Son of Anthony and Evelyn (Ilaria) V. Divorced; children: Christopher, Michael.