| Education |
| Mark Russo, professional musician,
performer/writer, and teacher, graduated from the Berklee College
of Music in Boston with a BA in Applied Music, Woodwind Performance.
He plays a variety of instruments, including flute, saxophone, clarinet,
and oboe and has studied with Joseph Viola, Andy McGhee, and Frank
Foster. Mark has done classical studies with Sal Amato, NBC Orchestra,
NY; James Matheson, SF Opera; and Joan Butterfield, Dallas Symphony. |
| Performing and
Teaching Experience |
| Mark has toured with Vic Damone, Mel Torme, Albert King, and Albert Collins and has performed with world-class tenor Pete Christlieb from the Tonight Show, Barry Manilow, the American Musical Theatre, and TheatreWorks of Mountain View. He has also played with the San Jose Civic Light Orchestra, the Full Faith and Credit Band, and various big bands. Mark has produced two Christmas albums on the M&M Productions label, as well as three Swing CD compilations. He is an active performer in classical, jazz, and blues. |
| At CSMA |
| Mark has been a member of the CSMA
Music Faculty since 1991. He teaches clarinet, saxophone, and oboe. |
| Teaching Philosophy and Approach |
| My approach as a teacher, performer, and role model is to promote a good foundation and understanding of wind instruments. I focus on reading music, tone production, and developing patience when practicing and performing |
| Personal |
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| Website: www.theclassycats.com |
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