Rocco Oppedisano

Rocco Oppedisano is an Adjunct Lecturer in Music Education at the Conservatory of Music, Brooklyn College (CUNY). He has taught the Music In the Elementary School course since 2015 and serves as the lower grade/vocal music teacher at Public School 261 in Brooklyn since 2007. He holds a B.A. in Music from Queens College (CUNY) and an M.A. in Music Education from Brooklyn College (CUNY).

Rocco is trained in the Kodály method (New York University, Kodály Institute, Hungary) and holds Level 1 Orff certification from NYCCAOSA. He actively contributes to professional organizations through board service on the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) and Kodály Organization of New York (KONY).

Education:

• B.A. in Music, Aaron Copland School of Music, Queens College (CUNY)
• M.A. in Music Education, Brooklyn College (CUNY)
• Doctoral Studies (DMA) - Boston University (starting September 2023)

Professional Affiliations:

• Board Member, NYSSMA
• Board Member, KONY