Domenico Vellucci (b. 1990, Italy) is a Rome- based saxophonist, composer and teacher active in the field of contemporary music research. He graduated in saxophone with top marks at the Conservatorio “S. Pietro a Majella” in Naples, then studied composition with Vincenzo Galdi, piano with Luigi Averna and he graduated Summa cum Laude in Composition at the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music in Rome. He has performed in festivals and exhibitions such as Umbria Jazz, JazzFlirt, Luglio Musicale a Capodimonte, Suoni dal Legno di Todi, Nuova Consonanza, Dei Suoni, Radici Sonore, Grido and in theatres such as “S. Carlo” in Naples and “Fenaroli” in Lanciano. In 2024 he was selected by the Divertimento Ensemble as composer for the international summer workshops and his music has been performed by musicians such as Mi-Sa Yang, Jozef Luptak, Elio Marchesini, Carlotta Raponi (Divertimento Ensemble), Marco Rivas Torres, Efisio Aresu and in festivals such as Rondò in Monferrato, Festival Concertando, in the Church of the Visitazione and in the Church of Assunta in Rome. Since 2024 he has been a member of ATMAN, the improvisation quartet with Ermanno Baron, Alessandro Ciccarelli and Cristian Maddalena. In 2019 with the Gymnasium quartet he won the 3rd prize at the Festival dei Conservatori and in 2014 he played in New York with Charlie Apicella's ‘Iron City’ project. He attended master classes with Alessandro Sbordoni, Stefano Gervasoni, Jerry Bergonzi and Marcel Pèrés. He holds a degree in Modern Literature from the University of Naples “Federico II”.

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Domenico Vellucci (b. 1990, Italy) is a Rome- based saxophonist, composer and teacher active in the field of contemporary music research. He graduated in saxophone with top marks at the Conservatorio “S. Pietro a Majella” in Naples, then studied composition with Vincenzo Galdi, piano with Luigi Averna and he graduated Summa cum Laude in Composition at the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music in Rome. He has performed in festivals and exhibitions such as Umbria Jazz, JazzFlirt, Luglio Musicale a Capodimonte, Suoni dal Legno di Todi, Nuova Consonanza, Dei Suoni, Radici Sonore, Grido and in theatres such as “S. Carlo” in Naples and “Fenaroli” in Lanciano. In 2024 he was selected by the Divertimento Ensemble as composer for the international summer workshops and his music has been performed by musicians such as Mi-Sa Yang, Jozef Luptak, Elio Marchesini, Carlotta Raponi (Divertimento Ensemble), Marco Rivas Torres, Efisio Aresu and in festivals such as Rondò in Monferrato, Festival Concertando, in the Church of the Visitazione and in the Church of Assunta in Rome. Since 2024 he has been a member of ATMAN, the improvisation quartet with Ermanno Baron, Alessandro Ciccarelli and Cristian Maddalena. In 2019 with the Gymnasium quartet he won the 3rd prize at the Festival dei Conservatori and in 2014 he played in New York with Charlie Apicella's ‘Iron City’ project. He attended master classes with Alessandro Sbordoni, Stefano Gervasoni, Jerry Bergonzi and Marcel Pèrés. He holds a degree in Modern Literature from the University of Naples “Federico II”.

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Domenico Vellucci (b. 1990, Italy) is a Rome- based saxophonist, composer and teacher active in the field of contemporary music research. He graduated in saxophone with top marks at the Conservatorio “S. Pietro a Majella” in Naples, then studied composition with Vincenzo Galdi, piano with Luigi Averna and he graduated Summa cum Laude in Composition at the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music in Rome.
He has performed in festivals and exhibitions such as Umbria Jazz, JazzFlirt, Luglio Musicale a Capodimonte, Suoni dal Legno di Todi, Nuova Consonanza, Dei Suoni, Radici Sonore, Grido and in theatres such as “S. Carlo” in Naples and “Fenaroli” in Lanciano. In 2024 he was selected by the Divertimento Ensemble as composer for the international summer workshops and his music has been performed by musicians such as Mi-Sa Yang, Jozef Luptak, Elio Marchesini, Carlotta Raponi (Divertimento Ensemble), Marco Rivas Torres, Efisio Aresu and in festivals such as Rondò in Monferrato, Festival Concertando, in the Church of the Visitazione and in the Church of Assunta in Rome.
Since 2024 he has been a member of ATMAN, the improvisation quartet with Ermanno Baron, Alessandro Ciccarelli and Cristian Maddalena.
In 2019 with the Gymnasium quartet he won the 3rd prize at the Festival dei Conservatori and in 2014 he played in New York with Charlie Apicella’s ‘Iron City’ project.
He attended master classes with Alessandro Sbordoni, Stefano Gervasoni, Jerry Bergonzi and Marcel Pèrés.
He holds a degree in Modern Literature from the University of Naples “Federico II”.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Secondary school music teacher
January 1, 2019 - Present
Teaching music to secondary school students, developing their musical skills and knowledge.
Saxophonist, Composer, Teacher at Freelance / Various Ensembles and Festivals
January 1, 2014 - Present
Performed at major music festivals like Umbria Jazz and JazzFlirt, and in prestigious theatres including Teatro San Carlo in Naples. Composed works performed internationally by acclaimed musicians and ensembles. Member of ATMAN improvisation quartet since 2024. Collaborated on projects such as Charlie Apicella's ‘Iron City’ in New York. Attended master classes with notable saxophonists and composers.
Composer (Selected by Divertimento Ensemble) at Divertimento Ensemble
January 1, 2024 - Present
Selected in 2024 to compose for international summer workshops with performances by renowned musicians and festival appearances across Italy.
Saxophonist at Gymnasium Quartet
December 31, 2019 - August 9, 2025
Won 3rd prize at Festival dei Conservatori in 2019 as part of the Gymnasium quartet.
Secondary School Music Teacher
January 1, 2019 - Present

Education

Master's degree in Conposition at Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music
October 1, 2023 - July 7, 2025
Master’s degree at Conservatory “S. Pietro a Majella” in Naples
October 1, 2008 - December 31, 2014
Bachelor's degree in Modern Literature at University “Federico II” in Naples
October 1, 2008 - February 28, 2014
Master degree in Composition at Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music, Rome
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
Saxophone at Conservatory 'S. Pietro a Majella', Naples
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014
Modern Literature at University 'Federico II', Naples
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2014

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    uniE621 Websites
    • Website: https://sites.google.com/view/domenicovellucci • YouTube: www.youtube.com/@domenicovellucci615 • BandCamp: domenicovellucci.bandcamp.com • SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/kHrCIDQMsYn1PPIGJR • Instagram: www.instagram.com/domenico_vellucci/?hl=en
    uniE621 ATMAN
    Domenico Vellucci_sax Alessandro Ciccarelli_trombone Cristian Maddalena_electronics Ermanno Baron_drums Instagram: www.instagram.com/atman_impro/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@ATMAN_SOUNDS
    uniE621 MASH IN
    Solo Sax & FX project Acoustic Set FX Set Electronic Set https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nM-fAOd6L6Y