Brian's Bio
Long-time music teacher, singer, dance choreographer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Brian has been offering music, song and dance programs and concerts for ages 2 through 92 since 1983.
What he does: Interactive piano programs and concerts for adults and seniors
Ragtime, Boogie-Woogie, Jazz, Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll – Brian will tickle the keys, pound ‘em when necessary, and sing the hits with a crisp radiance that surpasses the originals. Brian’s piano artistry, congeniality and versatile singing make him a natural for the diverse and dynamic repertoires of the 20th Century: Hollywood, Broadway, swing era, patriotic, dance tunes, rock 'n' roll ‘50s and ‘60s, and themed programs from summer beach and winter holiday, to Octoberfest polka-mania and St. Paddy’s party green! You might even learn some cool dance moves or watch Brian pound out a spectacular drum solo. Whoa!
Some Career Highlights:
What he does: Interactive piano programs and concerts for adults and seniors
Ragtime, Boogie-Woogie, Jazz, Blues, Rock ‘n’ Roll – Brian will tickle the keys, pound ‘em when necessary, and sing the hits with a crisp radiance that surpasses the originals. Brian’s piano artistry, congeniality and versatile singing make him a natural for the diverse and dynamic repertoires of the 20th Century: Hollywood, Broadway, swing era, patriotic, dance tunes, rock 'n' roll ‘50s and ‘60s, and themed programs from summer beach and winter holiday, to Octoberfest polka-mania and St. Paddy’s party green! You might even learn some cool dance moves or watch Brian pound out a spectacular drum solo. Whoa!
Some Career Highlights:
- BA - Union College, Schenectady, NY
- MEd - Southern Connecticut State University, New Haven, CT
- Master Teaching Artist with CT Commission on Culture and Tourism
- Guest lecturer in dance at Yale and Wesleyan Universities
- Adjunct Professor of Dance at Naugatuck Valley Community College
- Singer with Yale Alumni Glee Club, Russia, Wales and England
- Young Audience of Connecticut's Artist of the Year
- Featured Dancer with Waterbury Chorale, Denmark and Austria
- Touring dancer with Elm City Vintage Dancers, New Haven, CT
- Touring dancer with Reel Nutmeg Colonial Dance Troupe, Hartford, CT
- Touring dancer with Mountain Laurel Cloggers, Hartford, CT
- Pianist, Vocalist and Percussionist with various professional ensembles since 1965