Background
Riposo, Joseph was born on August 5, 1933 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Joseph and Leona Riposo.
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Joseph Riposo
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Education
Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Syracuse University, New York, 1956. Master of Music in Music Education, Syracuse University, 1969.
Career
Chief instructor School Music Fort Dix, New Jersey, 1956—1958. Director music education Liverpool Central School District, New York, 1960—1991. Jazz studies program Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, 1974—1985.
Jazz coordinator Cultural Resources Council, 1976—1984. Director jazz studies Syracuse University, since 1985. Member advisory committee Onondaga Community College, Syracuse, 1980—1990.
Presenter in field; Staff sergeant United States Army, 1956-1958, Korea.
Achievements
Membership
Member advisory committee Program in Arts for Children, Liverpool, 1968—1991, Students in the Arts, Liverpool, 1968—1991. Member of American Society of Composers, International Association Jazz Education (North Eastern region coordinator 1990-1995, president New York state unit 1980-1985).
Connections
Married Joann Riposo, January 27, 1957. Children: Joe, David, Marc, Todd.
Education
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1956
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1969
Career
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1956 - 1958
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1960 - 1991
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1974 - 1985
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1976 - 1984
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1985
Awards
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Named Jazz Education of Year, 2008. Named to Music Hall of Fame, Sammys, 1997, Fine Arts Hall of Fame, Liverpool Schools, 2003. Recipient Citation of Excellence, State Education Department, Liverpool Central School District, 1983, Outstanding Music Educator award, Syracuse Symphony Music, 2009.Named Jazz Education of Year, 2008. Named to Music Hall of Fame, Sammys, 1997, Fine Arts Hall of Fame, Liverpool Schools, 2003. Recipient Citation of Excellence, State Education Department, Liverpool Central School District, 1983, Outstanding Music Educator award, Syracuse Symphony Music, 2009.