Background
Russo, John Peter was born on January 16, 1943 in Trenton, New Jersey, United States. Son of John and Millie Russo.
Russo, John Peter was born on January 16, 1943 in Trenton, New Jersey, United States. Son of John and Millie Russo.
Student, Peabody Institute, 1961-1963; Bachelor of Music, Curtis Institute, 1967; Master of Music, Temple University, 1969; postgraduate, Rome Festival Institute, 1975.
Instructor music appreciation, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1967-1969; instructor woodwinds and wind ensemble, Widener U., Chester, Pennsylvania, 1969-1973; instructor woodwinds and wind ensemble, Beaver College, Glenside, Pennsylvania, 1973-1980; instructor clarinet, saxophone, Philadelphia College of Performing Arts, 1976-1979; instructor woodwinds, composition, conducting, woodwind ensemble, Combs College Music, Philadelphia, 1972-1982, 85-89; president, Contemporary Recording Studios, since 1981. Lecturer Chamber Music Workshop, San Diego, 1986, Indiana U., Butler U., Juilliard School, Manhattan School, Curtis Institute Concert Series.
Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, American Association of University Professors, American Music Center, American Federation Musicians, National Association Am.Composers and Conductors, Chamber Music American, Contemporary Record Society (president since 1981), Alumni Association Peabody Institute, Temple University Alumni Association, Curtis Institute Alumni (board directors), Phi Mu Alpha.
Married Lydia Walton Ignacio, June 6, 1964. Children: Ignatius, Melissa.