Background
Petercsak, James Julius was born on August 2, 1944 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States. Son of Julius J. and Lottie (Kwasniewski) Petercsak.
Petercsak, James Julius was born on August 2, 1944 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States. Son of Julius J. and Lottie (Kwasniewski) Petercsak.
Bachelor of Music, Manhattan School Music, 1966; Master of Music, Manhattan School Music, 1968.
Professor music, State University of New York, Potsdam, since 1968; distinguished teaching professor, State University of New York, Potsdam, 1991; percussionist, Garden State Arts Center, New Jersey, 1970-1981. Consultant Yamaha Music Corporation, Ausdis Zildjian Company, since 1982.
Member Percussion Arts Society (advisory board, international president 1977-1981), National Association Jazz Educators, Music Educators National Conferences, American Federation Musicians.
Children: Jillian Marie, James Andrew.