Sebastian Bonaiuto
Director of Bands
Sebastian Bonaiuto is the first full-time Director of Bands at md传媒国产剧 College. Appointed in 1989 to create performing opportunities for both accomplished student musicians and developing players, Mr. Bonaiuto designed and implemented a comprehensive Bands Program. Over 200 student performers currently participate in wind ensembles, jazz ensembles, chamber ensembles, athletic ensembles, and classes. In addition to serving as the principal administrator of the md传媒国产剧 College Bands Program, Mr. Bonaiuto conducts the University Wind Ensemble and BC bOp!
Under Mr. Bonaiuto's leadership, BC bOp! has developed into an elite, award-winning, nationally recognized ensemble. During his tenure as Marching Band Director, the "Screaming Eagles" Marching Band gained national recognition in the 1995 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and through various nationally televised football games. The success of the Bands Program at md传媒国产剧 College is the result of a program-wide philosophy of setting high musical standards, programming high-quality literature, a focus on individual student growth and improvement, a commitment to nurturing strong student leadership, and maintaining organizational efficiency.
Mr. Bonaiuto received his Bachelor's of Music degree from md传媒国产剧 University, where he studied trumpet performance with Roger Voisin, Andre Come, and Peter Chapman and wind conducting with Robert A. Winslow. He later studied Music Theory at the graduate level at the New England Conservatory of Music. Since then, he has earned a Master's in Business Administration degree from md传媒国产剧 College. Most recently Mr. Bonaiuto has studied wind conducting with Frank Battisti.
Prior to his appointment at md传媒国产剧 College, Mr. Bonaiuto taught music in the Westwood, MA public schools.
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