Background
Setapen, James Anthony was born on November 8, 1948 in New York City. Son of Fred Albert and Agatha Marguerite (Di Lascio) Setapen.
Setapen, James Anthony was born on November 8, 1948 in New York City. Son of Fred Albert and Agatha Marguerite (Di Lascio) Setapen.
Bachelor of Music, Eastman School Music, Rochester, New York, 1970; Master of Music, Cleveland Institute Museum, 1975.
Assistant conductor, Omaha Symphony Orchestra, 1975-1976; principal conductor, Cleveland Opera Theater, 1976-1978; conductor, U. Alabama Symphony, Tuscaloosa, 1976-1978; assistant conductor, Oakland (California) Symphony Orchestra, 1978-1980; Exxon Arts endowment conductor, Denver Symphony Orchestra, 1980-1983; associate conductor, Denver Symphony Orchestra, 1983-1988; music director, conductor, Amarillo (Texas) Symphony Orchestra, since 1988.
With United States Army, 1970-1973. Member Condrs. Guild (board directors).
Married Carol Susan Feinblatt, September 2, 1979. Children: Ilana Michelle, Adam Michael.