Jeffrey Calissi

Education

B.M., Radford University
M.M., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
D.M.A., University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Biography

Dr. Calissi has a broad range of experience as a pedagogue, performer, and composer. He has travelled to Europe, Canada and throughout the United States performing in wind, percussion and chamber ensembles, symphony orchestras, and opera and musical theater productions. Jeff's compositions, arrangements and recordings are available from C. Alan Publications and his research and writings can be found in Percussive Notes Journal, Rhythm! Scene magazine and at the Center for Mallet Percussion Research.

Of Note

Jeff is an educational artist with Vic Firth sticks and mallets, and Marimba One instruments.

Research Interests

• The communicative and musical processes of Ancient Rudimental drumming
• The cultural and musical life of 18th century Colonial America
• 18th and 19th century American history and musical history

Teaching Interests

• Performance
• Music Theory
• Music History

Recent Publications

Calissi, Jeff. Heraldic Moments. Indianapolis: Percussive Arts Society Rhythm! Scene, 2022

Calissi, Jeff. Oceanus. Greensboro: C. Alan Publications, 2022

Calissi, Jeff. Of the Different Beats of the Drum. Indianapolis: Percussive Arts Society Rhythm! Scene, 2021 

Calissi, Jeff. Windsong 2.0. Greensboro: C. Alan Publications, 2020

Recent Presentations

“Rise, Rebellion, Revolution: Ancient Rudimental Drumming and the Music of Colonial America”, UCONN Center for Learning in Retirement, October 6, 2022 and March 4, 2021, College Music Society Southern Conference, February 25, 2021, College Music Society Regional Conference, March 7, 2020

Visit Site

https://www.jeffcalissi.com/