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I am Joe Ferrante, a versatile pianist, teacher, and music director based in Smithtown, NY. For over two decades I have taught piano, accompanied choirs, and directed music programs across churches, colleges, and community theaters.
My work emphasizes nurturing musicality, teamwork, and performance readiness, from in-home lessons to Sunday services and summer programs. I enjoy collaborating with students of all ages to build solid technique and expressive musicality.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Piano teacher at Nassau-Suffolk Music Lessons- Long Island, NY
January 1, 2004 - PresentPiano teacher for individual in-home lessons, 15 students, ages 4 through adult, co-coordinator for special functions including recitals and charity events.
Piano accompanist and Music department adjunct faculty member at Nassau County Community College
January 1, 2011 - PresentAccompanies for rehearsals and performances for three choral groups, as well as recitals, jury auditions and coaching sessions for individual vocal and instrumental students. Instructor for beginner piano class.
Piano accompanist at Hofstra University
January 1, 2011 - PresentPiano accompanist for University Choir.
Piano accompanist at American Academy of Ballet
January 1, 2013 - PresentPiano accompanist for summer programs.
Music Director at United Methodist Church, Centerport, NY
January 1, 2018 - PresentMusic Director. Pianist/organist/choir director for weekly Sunday services, rehearsals and special programs. Music director for Sunday School students and Vacation Bible School Program. Selects all music for church services.
Music Director at United Methodist Church, Floral Park, NY
January 1, 2018 - October 12, 2025Music Director. Similar responsibilities.
Pianist/organist at First Church United Methodist - Baldwin, NY
January 1, 2011 - October 12, 2025Pianist/organist for weekly Sunday services, rehearsals and special programs (weddings, funerals, Christmas Cantata, etc.), director of youth choir (grades 5-12), Substitute director for adult choir, arranger and director for Merry Methodists, co-coordinator for annual talent shows.
Musical director and piano accompanist at Fantasy Playhouse
January 1, 2004 - October 12, 2025Musical director and piano accompanist for children’s theater productions, instructor for theater school and summer camp, member of organizational staff.
Piano Teacher at Nassau-Suffolk Music Lessons- Long Island, NY
January 1, 2004 - PresentIn-home piano lessons for 15 students, ages 4 through adult; co-coordinator for recitals and charity events.
Piano Accompanist and Music Department Adjunct Faculty at Nassau County Community College- Garden City, NY
January 1, 2011 - PresentAccompanies rehearsals and performances for three choral groups, jury auditions and coaching sessions for individual vocal and instrumental students; instructor for beginner piano class.
Piano Accompanist at Hofstra University- Hempstead, NY
January 1, 2011 - PresentPiano accompanist for University Choir.
Piano Accompanist at American Academy of Ballet- New York, NY
January 1, 2013 - PresentPiano accompanist for summer programs.
Music Director; Pianist/Organist/Choir Director at United Methodist Church, Centerport, NY
January 1, 2018 - PresentMusic Director. Pianist/organist/choir director for weekly Sunday services, rehearsals and special programs. Music director for Sunday School students and Vacation Bible School Program. Selects all music for church services.
Pianist/Organist at First Church United Methodist- Baldwin, NY
January 1, 2011 - October 12, 2025Pianist/organist for weekly Sunday services, rehearsals and special programs (weddings, funerals, Christmas Cantata, etc.), director of youth choir (grades 5-12), Substitute director for adult choir, arranger and director for Merry Methodists, co-coordinator for annual talent shows.
Musical Director and Piano Accompanist at Fantasy Playhouse- Lynbrook, NY
January 1, 2004 - October 12, 2025Musical director and piano accompanist for children’s theater productions, instructor for theater school and summer camp, member of organizational staff.
Piano teacher at Nassau-Suffolk Music Lessons- Long Island
January 1, 2004 - PresentIn-home piano lessons for 15 students (ages 4 through adult); co-coordinator for special functions including recitals and charity events.
Piano accompanist and Music department adjunct faculty at Nassau County Community College
January 1, 2011 - PresentAccompanies rehearsals and performances for three choral groups, recitals, jury auditions and coaching sessions for vocal/instrumental students; instructor for beginner piano class.
Piano accompanist for University Choir at Hofstra University
January 1, 2011 - PresentPiano accompanist for University Choir.
Piano accompanist for summer programs at American Academy of Ballet
January 1, 2013 - PresentPiano accompaniment for summer programs.
Music Director at United Methodist Church, Centerport
January 1, 2018 - PresentPianist/organist/choir director for weekly Sunday services, rehearsals and special programs. Music director for Sunday School and Vacation Bible School; selects all music for church services.
Pianist/organist; director of youth choir; substitute director for adult choir; arranger and director for Merry Methodists; co-coordinator for annual talent shows at First Church United Methodist- Baldwin
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2011Pianist/organist for weekly Sunday services, rehearsals and special programs (weddings, funerals, Christmas Cantata, etc.), director of youth choir (grades 5-12), substitute director for adult choir, arranger and director for Merry Methodists, co-coordinator for annual talent shows.
Musical director and piano accompanist at Fantasy Playhouse- Lynbrook
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 2004Musical director and piano accompanist for children’s theater productions, instructor for theater school and summer camp, member of organizational staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Music at Cornell University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997Bachelor of Arts in Music at Cornell University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997Bachelor of Arts in Music at Cornell University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
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