Joseph W. Polisi
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Joseph Polisi is the president of the Juilliard School
, a position he has held since 1984 which he assumed upon the death of his predecessor, Peter Mennin
. Son of William Polisi (bassoonist of the New York Philharmonic), he was instrumental in the construction of the Juilliard Residence Hall, and has focused his tenure on "community building". He is the author of The Artist as Citizen, a book which implores the classical music
world to reach out to society at large.
and subsequently received a M.A. in international relations from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
, at Tufts University
. He holds graduate degrees from Yale University
in music where he completed a Ph.D. of Musical Arts in 1980. Joseph studied the bassoon with his late father and performed through his undergraduate years, and additionally studied with Maurice Allard at the Conservatoire de Paris
from 1973-74.
(1976–1980) and
then served in the capacity as the dean of the music department at the Manhattan School of Music
(1983–1984) and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
from 1983-1984.
Juilliard School
The Juilliard School, located at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, United States, is a performing arts conservatory which was established in 1905...
, a position he has held since 1984 which he assumed upon the death of his predecessor, Peter Mennin
Peter Mennin
Peter Mennin was an American composer and teacher. He directed the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, then for many years ran the Juilliard School, succeeding William Schuman in this role...
. Son of William Polisi (bassoonist of the New York Philharmonic), he was instrumental in the construction of the Juilliard Residence Hall, and has focused his tenure on "community building". He is the author of The Artist as Citizen, a book which implores the classical music
Classical music
Classical music is the art music produced in, or rooted in, the traditions of Western liturgical and secular music, encompassing a broad period from roughly the 11th century to present times...
world to reach out to society at large.
Education
Joseph Polisi received a B.A. in political science from the University of ConnecticutUniversity of Connecticut
The admission rate to the University of Connecticut is about 50% and has been steadily decreasing, with about 28,000 prospective students applying for admission to the freshman class in recent years. Approximately 40,000 prospective students tour the main campus in Storrs annually...
and subsequently received a M.A. in international relations from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University is the oldest school in the United States dedicated solely to graduate studies in international affairs. It is regarded as one of the world's foremost schools of international affairs. Every Fall, the school enrolls approximately 265...
, at Tufts University
Tufts University
Tufts University is a private research university located in Medford/Somerville, near Boston, Massachusetts. It is organized into ten schools, including two undergraduate programs and eight graduate divisions, on four campuses in Massachusetts and on the eastern border of France...
. He holds graduate degrees from Yale University
Yale University
Yale University is a private, Ivy League university located in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States...
in music where he completed a Ph.D. of Musical Arts in 1980. Joseph studied the bassoon with his late father and performed through his undergraduate years, and additionally studied with Maurice Allard at the Conservatoire de Paris
Conservatoire de Paris
The Conservatoire de Paris is a college of music and dance founded in 1795, now situated in the avenue Jean Jaurès in the 19th arrondissement of Paris, France...
from 1973-74.
Professional career
Dr. Polisi was the Executive Officer of the Yale School of MusicYale School of Music
The Yale School of Music is one of the twelve professional schools at Yale University and one of the premier music conservatories in the world....
(1976–1980) and
then served in the capacity as the dean of the music department at the Manhattan School of Music
Manhattan School of Music
The Manhattan School of Music is a major music conservatory located on the Upper West Side of New York City. The school offers degrees on the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels in the areas of classical and jazz performance and composition...
(1983–1984) and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
The University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music is the performing arts college of the University of Cincinnati and is one of the nation's leading music conservatories. In its most recent rankings, U.S. News & World Report ranked Cincinnati sixth nationally among university programs...
from 1983-1984.