Valentine Anzalone composer
date of birth: 08.09.1930
date of death: 22.01.2021
He was a graduate of Jamestown High School, SUNY Fredonia, and The Eastman School of Music where he earned his Performance Certificate and Masters Degree.
Valentine started his teaching career for the Red Jacket School District in the late 1950s, and then went on to teach many decades and retire from the Pittsford, NY School District. He might most be remembered for the music teaching series that he wrote, Breeze-Easy-Method. This series has been used throughout the United States and abroad for over 50 years. Many fellow musicians and students will remember him for his inspiring, cheerful, disposition and his skill at music arrangement.
During his retirement, he continued to play and to publish numerous music arrangements. He played with many jazz bands and big bands in the Greater Rochester Region. Valentine continued to encourage local musicians while being part of The Greater Rochester Jazz Festival. In addition, Valentine was a member of NY State Musicians Union.
Valentine started his teaching career for the Red Jacket School District in the late 1950s, and then went on to teach many decades and retire from the Pittsford, NY School District. He might most be remembered for the music teaching series that he wrote, Breeze-Easy-Method. This series has been used throughout the United States and abroad for over 50 years. Many fellow musicians and students will remember him for his inspiring, cheerful, disposition and his skill at music arrangement.
During his retirement, he continued to play and to publish numerous music arrangements. He played with many jazz bands and big bands in the Greater Rochester Region. Valentine continued to encourage local musicians while being part of The Greater Rochester Jazz Festival. In addition, Valentine was a member of NY State Musicians Union.
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