Artistic Leadership
Albert Montecalvo Conductor Wind Ensemble
Albert Montecalvo joined the WCYO as conductor of the WCYO Wind Ensemble in 2010 for the ensemble’s inaugural season. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Music Education from Western Connecticut State University and his 6th Year Professional Diploma in School Administration and Supervision from Southern Connecticut State University. Albert retired from the Carmel New York School District in 1998 where he was director of middle school and high school bands as well as K-12 Director of Music. He has performed as percussionist with many Connecticut and Westchester County symphony orchestras and played drums and percussion with various theater groups, jazz big bands and small groups. As a recording artist he performed with The Bridgeport Jazz Trio on its CD entitled “Out of The Past.” Albert was an adjunct music professor at Western Connecticut State University for four years where he taught music education courses, supervised student teachers and conducted the WCSU Symphonic Band. He has also been the Director of the Summer Band Program at the Danbury Music Centre for 16 years and just recently became Music Director of Danbury Community Band. He has been guest conductor of the Danbury Symphony POPS Orchestra three times. Albert conducted numerous award winning musicals at Ridgefield High School for 14 years and at Trinity Catholic High School in Stamford for four years. "Mr. Monte" leaves the WCYO this June after 12 years as the esteemed and inspiring conductor of the Wind Ensemble. But he forever remains a part of the WCYO community and the organization's legacy of developing youth musicians and helping to create life-long music lovers.
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