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Nicola Barbieri
Nicola Barbieri, a Music Performance graduate, has a 25-year career as a performer and educator. He has played with prestigious orchestras worldwide and teaches at international schools. Nicola trained in Europe and the USA, and now serves as Learning Leader at the International School of Turin, Italy.
Thomas Palmatier
Colonel Thomas Palmatier is a distinguished military musician with a career spanning over 37 years. He served as Commander of The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” the largest military music unit in the U.S. He also commanded the U.S. Army Field Band, becoming the first officer to lead both premier Army bands. After retiring from the military, he became an adjunct associate professor at Old Dominion University and a sought-after clinician, guest conductor, and consultant. His academic credentials include a Doctor of Music (Honorary), a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College, and a Master of Fine Arts in Music Education.
