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A proponent of new and classic, western and world percussion music, FRANK CASSARA has premiered many works with as many diverse groups. As percussionist for the PHILIP GLASS ENSEMBLE, he has performed around the globe as well as recording Glass' music and film scores. He has also performed around the world with STEVE REICH AND MUSICIANS, having also recorded his work DANCE PATTERNS. As a member of THE NEW MUSIC CONSORT/PULSE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE, he has appeared at major festivals as well as in a documentary about John Cage. Mr. Cassara has toured extensively with NEWBAND/HARRY PARTCH ENSEMBLE, performing and recording on Partch's and Dean Drummond's microtonal instruments. He has also performed or recorded with such groups as MUSIC FROM CHINA, MANHATTAN MARIMBA QUARTET, TALUJON PERCUSSION QUARTET, NORTH/SOUTH CONSONANCE and PARNASSUS. Principal percussionist of the Connecticut Grand Opera and member of the Riverside Symphony and Hudson Valley Philharmonic, He has also performed with many area orchestras such as the Brooklyn Philharmonic, American Composers Orchestra, Long Island Philharmonic and Westchester Symphony. Mr. Cassara has played for shows LION KING, 42nd STREET, and MUSIC MAN among others, and heads the percussion departments at Long Island University, Vassar College and Brooklyn College Conservatory of Music.
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