Background
Ruggiero, Matthew John was born on September 18, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Pompeo and Theresa (Ciampa) Ruggiero.
Ruggiero, Matthew John was born on September 18, 1932 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Pompeo and Theresa (Ciampa) Ruggiero.
Diploma, Curtis Institute Music, 1957. Associate of Arts, Harvard University, 1982. Bachelor cum laude, Harvard University, 1984.
Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1987. Doctor of Philosophy, Boston University, 1993.
Second bassoonist, National Symphony Orchestra, Washington, 1957-1960; assistant principal bassoonist, Boston Symphony Orchestra, 1961-1989; principal bassoonist, Boston Pops Orchestra, 1974-1989; retired, 1989. Member of faculty Boston University, since 1963, New England Conservatory Music, since 1963.
Served with United States Army, 1954-1957.
Married Nancy Cirillo, April 2, 1961. Children: Eleanor, Claudia, Lisa.