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Robert Vitale joined the United States Air Force Academy Band\, Peterson Air Force Base\, Colorado\, in March 2014. He \;currently performs as a clarinetist with the Concert Band\, Marching Band\, and Academy Winds.
Vitale is a native of Long Island\, NY. He holds a Bachelor&rsquo\;s Degree in Music Education from George Mason University\, and a \;Masters of Music in Clarinet Performance from Stony Brook University. His primary teachers include Mitch Kamen\, Dr. Brian \;Jones\, Lora R. Ferguson\, and Alan R. Kay. While attending George Mason University\, Vitale was awarded principal clarinet \;chairs for The Symphony Orchestra\, Wind Ensemble and Concert Band. He was also featured as an honors recitalist in 2007\, \;and was selected as a winner for the 2008 concerto competition when he performed the Mozart Clarinet Concerto K. 622. While \;attending Stony Brook University\, he performed in the Symphony Orchestra and made his Lincoln Center debut premiering a \;new work with their Contemporary Chamber Players ensemble. Vitale is also the Principal Clarinet of the Greeley Philharmonic \;Orchestra in Greeley\, Colorado. He is an enthusiastic educator and takes every opportunity to mentor young talent. His tenure \;with both the GPO and the Academy Band has led him to perform master classes and clinics throughout the entire Front Range. \;In addition to his craft as a performer\, he also possesses a skillset in professional instrument repair where he manages a large \;library of wood wind instruments for the Air Force Academy Band. When getting away from the clarinet\, Vitale is a very dedicated \;father to his therapy dog Terry. He&rsquo\;s also an automotive hobbyist and novice racer.
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