Mike Sciomacco BIO
Michael (Mike) A. Sciomacco
Michael Sciomacco started Drum Lessons at age eight at the Melody Shop in West Mifflin, PA, under the instruction of William Schiarriter. He continued Drum Set & Mallet studies with “Babe” Frabrizi in Wilkinsburg, PA. Michael graduated in 1975 from West Mifflin North High School, where he played in the school’s Marching Band, Concert Band, Stage band, Orchestra, and sang in the Chorus.
Michael then entered the Duquesne University School of Music in the fall of 1975, where he studied percussion with William Schneiderman, percussionist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
While a student at Duquesne, Mike was a member of the Percussion Section in the Brass Ensemble and Trombone Choir, under the direction of Matty Shiner.
Michael earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education, graduating in 1980 with a Master's Equivalent towards Instructional Two Certification.
Upon graduating from Duquesne University, Michael began his journey as a music educator, first as a substitute teacher in the West Mifflin and Duquesne school Districts, then as the Middle School Band Director in the Duquesne Middle School, and then as an instrumental and general music teacher in the Wilkinsburg School District. In 1985, Michael began teaching in various positions in the Pittsburgh Public Schools, from where he retired in 2012.
Michael was also a substitute Band Director in the Cecil Intermediate School and Canon MacMillan School Districts. He provided private instruction on both percussion and drum set to students at the Melody Music Shop, Progressive Music, Music Innovations, and Drum World.
Additionally, Mike was the Drum Line Instructor for the Carlynton, Duquesne, and Wilkinsburg School Districts, along with being the Assistant Percussion Coordinator for the Upper St. Clair Marching Band.
While serving as a music educator, Michael continued performing professionally with The John Michael Flaherty Trio, various Wedding bands, Cedar Point, Kennywood Park, The Patsy Oliver Big Band, Frank Prodroski Big Band, Ray Ryan Dixieland Band, Sky Maestros Band, The Townsmen Plus One Band, and numerous other bands over a fifty-five-year period.
Mr. Sciomacco is a member of the American Federation of Musicians, Local 592, where he serves as a Trustee.
Michael Sciomacco started Drum Lessons at age eight at the Melody Shop in West Mifflin, PA, under the instruction of William Schiarriter. He continued Drum Set & Mallet studies with “Babe” Frabrizi in Wilkinsburg, PA. Michael graduated in 1975 from West Mifflin North High School, where he played in the school’s Marching Band, Concert Band, Stage band, Orchestra, and sang in the Chorus.
Michael then entered the Duquesne University School of Music in the fall of 1975, where he studied percussion with William Schneiderman, percussionist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
While a student at Duquesne, Mike was a member of the Percussion Section in the Brass Ensemble and Trombone Choir, under the direction of Matty Shiner.
Michael earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education, graduating in 1980 with a Master's Equivalent towards Instructional Two Certification.
Upon graduating from Duquesne University, Michael began his journey as a music educator, first as a substitute teacher in the West Mifflin and Duquesne school Districts, then as the Middle School Band Director in the Duquesne Middle School, and then as an instrumental and general music teacher in the Wilkinsburg School District. In 1985, Michael began teaching in various positions in the Pittsburgh Public Schools, from where he retired in 2012.
Michael was also a substitute Band Director in the Cecil Intermediate School and Canon MacMillan School Districts. He provided private instruction on both percussion and drum set to students at the Melody Music Shop, Progressive Music, Music Innovations, and Drum World.
Additionally, Mike was the Drum Line Instructor for the Carlynton, Duquesne, and Wilkinsburg School Districts, along with being the Assistant Percussion Coordinator for the Upper St. Clair Marching Band.
While serving as a music educator, Michael continued performing professionally with The John Michael Flaherty Trio, various Wedding bands, Cedar Point, Kennywood Park, The Patsy Oliver Big Band, Frank Prodroski Big Band, Ray Ryan Dixieland Band, Sky Maestros Band, The Townsmen Plus One Band, and numerous other bands over a fifty-five-year period.
Mr. Sciomacco is a member of the American Federation of Musicians, Local 592, where he serves as a Trustee.