Background
Tognozzi, Olando was born on March 13, 1927 in Monessen, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Vittorio and Julia (Arinci) Tognozzi.
conductor music educator clarinetist
Tognozzi, Olando was born on March 13, 1927 in Monessen, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Vittorio and Julia (Arinci) Tognozzi.
Bachelor of Science in Music Education, U. Cincinnati Conservatory of Museum, 1951. Museum Doctorate., 1977; M. Museum, Manhattan School Music, 1953. Clarinet soloist and recitalist,1951.
Clarinetist, New Orleans Opera, 1955-1960, New Orleans SymphonyOrch., 1954-1960.
Director Opera Workshop, Redding, California, 1962-1987. Conductor Shasta Symphony, Redding, 1964-1987.
Head music department Shasta College, Redding, 1962-1987. Teacher Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento, 1988.
Freelance solo and ensemble performer, Sacramento, 1988.
Adjunct instructor Xavier University of New Orleans, 1955-1960, Loyola University, New Orleans, 1955-1960. Board of directors Shasta County Arts Council, 1983-1987, Young Men's Christian Association, 1983. Past president Y"s Men"s Club.
Clarinetist New Orleans Opera, 1955—1960, New Orleans Symphony Orchestra, 1954—1960. Director Opera Workshop, Redding, California, 1962—1987. Teacher Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento, since 1988.
Freelance solo and ensemble performer, since 1988. Adjunct instructor Xavier University New Orleans, 1955—1960, Loyola University, 1955—1960. Board directors Shasta County Arts Council, 1983—1987, Young Men’s Christian Association, 1983.
Past president Y's Men's Club. With United States Marine Corps, 1945-1947, PTO.
Served with United States Marine Corps, 1945-1947, Pacific Theater of Operations. Member Balboa High Alumni Association (Hall of Merit 1982), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Kappa Lambda. Lodges: Sons of Italy (Italian of Year award 1983), Rotary.
Married Mary Elizabeth Albury, May 22, 1950. Children: Elissa Ann, Victoria Louise, Phyllis Marie.