Background
LaRusso, Joseph was born on November 21, 1935 in New York City, Ny. Son of Jack and Carolyn LaRusso.
LaRusso, Joseph was born on November 21, 1935 in New York City, Ny. Son of Jack and Carolyn LaRusso.
Bachelor of Music, Manhattan School of Music, New York, 1958. Master of Music, Manhattan School of Music, New York, 1959.
First chair tuba 552nd Air Force Band, New York, New York, 1958—1964. Music director Cherry Valley Central School, 1959—1961. Instrumental music Kingston City Schools, Kingston, 1961—1996.
Performance - tuba Tudor Brass Quintet, New York, since 1965. Airman first class Air Force, 1958-1964, New York.
Board member Ulster Performing Arts, Kingston, New York. Member Ulster County Music Educators Association. Member of New York State Music Association, Music Educators National Conference, American Federation of Musicians, New York State United Teachers.
Married Marian LaRusso. Children: Daniel, Kate LaRusso Roman, B Annie Wright.