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Antonios Vatousios - former member |
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... is the former keyboard player and one of the founders of orfeas.
Although he is no longer actively performing with the band due to his
hectic schedule, on occasion he has been known to stop by and fill in. He was born in Kalloni, of the Greek island of Lesvos. He started playing accordion and trumpet at the age of eight. He learned the traditional songs of his island and songs from Asia Minor from the famous Aegean violinist Panagiotis Ganosis. In 1985 he migrated to America and attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, majoring in piano. He graduated with a bachelor degree in composition four years later. In 2000 he earned a Masters degree in Music Education from the University of Rhode Island. Since 1985 he has performed with various Greek ensembles including the former band Avgerinos, and as a freelance musician. He was a member of the US Navy band form 1993 to 1999 performing with rock, jazz and classical ensembles where he served as a keyboardist, arranger, vocalist, and band leader. In 1998 he was chosen as a pianist for the "President's Own" band in Washington D.C. Currently he is Choral Director, and Music Technology teacher at the Holten-Richmond Middle School in Danvers, Massachusetts. To catch up with Tony or find out about his school projects (including performances), visit his Chorus and Music Technology web site. |
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