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| ⚫ | '''Joseph William Polisi''' (born 1947) was the President of The ] from 1984 to May 2017, having assumed the position upon the death of his predecessor, ].<ref>{{cite |
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| Born in New York City to an Italian family, Dr. Polisi is the son of William Polisi, a bassoonist who performed with the New York Philharmonic. He was instrumental in the construction of Juilliard's ] Residence Hall, and has focused his tenure on "]". Polisi is the author of ''The Artist as Citizen'', a book which implores the ] world to reach out to society at large. | |||
| | image = Juilliard president Dr. Joseph Polisi (left) with opera star Stacey Robinson in 2008.jpg | |||
| ⚫ | | caption = Polisi (left) with Juilliard graduate and opera star Stacey Robinson in 2008 | ||
| | office = 6th President of ] | |||
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| ⚫ | '''Joseph William Polisi''' (born 1947) was the President of The ] from 1984 to May 2017, having assumed the position upon the death of his predecessor, ].<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=e-_iAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA643|title=Biography and Genealogy Master Index 2001: A Consolidated Index to More Than 300,000 Biographical Sketches in 61 Current and Retrospective Biographical Dictionaries|first1=Miranda C.|last1=Herbert|first2=Katherine H.|last2=Nemeh|first3=Barbara|last3=McNeil|first4=Jennifer|last4=Mossman|date=1 August 2000|publisher=Gale / Cengage Learning|isbn=9780810310957|accessdate=6 September 2016|via=Google Books}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.juilliard.edu/press/polisi.html |title=The Juilliard School - Press - Press Kit |access-date=2010-02-17 |archive-date=2010-01-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100115065050/http://www.juilliard.edu/press/polisi.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
| Born in New York City to an Italian family, Dr. Polisi is the son of William Polisi, a bassoonist who performed with the New York Philharmonic. He oversaw the construction of Juilliard's first dormitory— the ] Residence Hall,<ref name="bww-2016">{{cite news |last1=] News Desk |title=Juilliard President Joseph W. Polisi to Step Down in 2018 |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Juilliard-President-Joseph-W-Polisi-to-Step-Down-in-2018-20161005 |access-date=18 July 2024 |agency=] |date=October 5, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kozinn |first=Allan |date=December 10, 1991 |title=Juilliard Naming Dormitory for a Composer |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1991/12/10/arts/juilliard-naming-dormitory-for-a-composer.html}}</ref> and focused his tenure on "]".{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}} Polisi is the author of ''The Artist as Citizen'', a book which implores the ] world to reach out to society at large. | |||
| == Education == | == Education == | ||
| Joseph Polisi earned a B.A. in Political Science from the ], an M.A. in International Relations from ] at ], and a ] from ] in 1980. Polisi studied the bassoon with his late father, and performed through his undergraduate years. He also studied with ] at the ], France, from 1973 to 1974. | Joseph Polisi earned a B.A. in Political Science from the ], an M.A. in International Relations from ] at ], and a ] from ] in 1980. Polisi studied the bassoon with his late father, and performed through his undergraduate years. He also studied with ] at the ], France, from 1973 to 1974. | ||
| == Professional career == | == Professional career == | ||
| Polisi was the Executive Officer of the ] (1976–1980), then served in the capacity as Dean of the Music Department at the ] (1983–1984), and the ] from 1983-1984.<ref></ref> | Polisi was the Executive Officer of the ] (1976–1980), then served in the capacity as Dean of the Music Department at the ] (1983–1984), and the ] from 1983-1984.<ref></ref> | ||
| ⚫ | Polisi has performed with the Juilliard Orchestra.{{Citation needed|date=September 2022}} | ||
| == Performance == | |||
| ⚫ | Polisi has performed with the Juilliard Orchestra. | ||
| ==Works== | ==Works== | ||
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| == References == | == References == | ||
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American Academic| Joseph William Polisi | |
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_with_opera_star_Stacey_Robinson_in_2008.jpg) Polisi (left) with Juilliard graduate and opera star Stacey Robinson in 2008 | |
| 6th President of The Juilliard School | |
| In office September 1984 – May 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Peter Mennin |
| Succeeded by | Damian Woetzel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Joseph William Polisi (1947-05-17) May 17, 1947 (age 77) |
| Education | |
| Occupation |
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Joseph William Polisi (born 1947) was the President of The Juilliard School from 1984 to May 2017, having assumed the position upon the death of his predecessor, Peter Mennin.
Born in New York City to an Italian family, Dr. Polisi is the son of William Polisi, a bassoonist who performed with the New York Philharmonic. He oversaw the construction of Juilliard's first dormitory— the Meredith Willson Residence Hall, and focused his tenure on "community building". Polisi is the author of The Artist as Citizen, a book which implores the classical music world to reach out to society at large.
Education
Joseph Polisi earned a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Connecticut, an M.A. in International Relations from The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University, and a D.M.A. from Yale University in 1980. Polisi studied the bassoon with his late father, and performed through his undergraduate years. He also studied with Maurice Allard at the Conservatoire de Paris, France, from 1973 to 1974.
Professional career
Polisi was the Executive Officer of the Yale School of Music (1976–1980), then served in the capacity as 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.
Polisi has performed with the Juilliard Orchestra.
Works
- Polisi, Joseph (2005). The Artist as Citizen. Milwaukee, WI: Amadeus. p. 200. ISBN 1-57467-103-0.
- Polisi, Joseph (2008). American Muse: The Life and Times of William Schuman. Milwaukee, WI: Amadeus. p. 616. ISBN 978-1-57467-173-5.
References
- Herbert, Miranda C.; Nemeh, Katherine H.; McNeil, Barbara; Mossman, Jennifer (1 August 2000). Biography and Genealogy Master Index 2001: A Consolidated Index to More Than 300,000 Biographical Sketches in 61 Current and Retrospective Biographical Dictionaries. Gale / Cengage Learning. ISBN 9780810310957. Retrieved 6 September 2016 – via Google Books.
- "The Juilliard School - Press - Press Kit". Archived from the original on 2010-01-15. Retrieved 2010-02-17.
- BWW News Desk (October 5, 2016). "Juilliard President Joseph W. Polisi to Step Down in 2018". Broadway World. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
- Kozinn, Allan (December 10, 1991). "Juilliard Naming Dormitory for a Composer".
- Juilliard Biography
External links
Interviews
- Dr. Joseph Polisi on Improving the Environment for the Human Spirit
- Conversation with the President
- Joseph W. Polisi (March 11, 2009). "A Conversation with Joseph W. Polisi, Author of American Muse". NewMusicBox (Interview). Interviewed by Frank J. Oteri.
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