Salvatore Mallimo
Pianist/Educator
Profile
An expressive artist, sensitive to the inseparable link between performance and education. A committed, empathetic teacher driven to help students reach their full potential, discover musical and intellectual independence, and develop as a pianist, musician, and individual. An experienced and enthusiastic sacred musician who enjoys working with people to achieve a new level of spirituality through music. A driven, self-starter and business owner who is comfortable in a managerial and administrative setting.
Education
Berklee College of Music – Berklee Online
Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, NJ
Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ
Masterclasses
Private Coaching
- Master of Music in Film Scoring, December 2021
Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
- Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance, May 2017
- Performance Studies with Daniel Epstein
- Chamber Music Studies with Daniel Epstein, Todd Phillips, Alan Kay, Maureen Hurd, and Barbara Gonzalez-Palmer
- Dissertation and Lecture Recital: “Robert Schumann’s Humoreske in B-Flat Major Op. 20: An Aural Bildungsroman,” advised by Dr. Douglass Johnson
Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
- Master of Music in Piano Performance, October 2006
- Performance Studies with Susan Starr
- Chamber Music Studies with Maureen Hurd
Westminster Choir College of Rider University, Princeton, NJ
- Attended September 2004 - May 2005, but ultimately transferred to Rutgers University
- Completed coursework toward the Master of Music in Piano Performance and Pedagogy
- Performance Studies with Ingrid Clarfield
- Pedagogy Studies with Ingrid Clarfield, James Goldsworthy, Phyllis Lehrer, and Jean Stackhouse
- Recipient of Accompanying Assistantship
Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ
- Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance, May 2001
- Performance Studies with Mark Pakman
- Chamber Music Studies with Oscar Ravina, David Singer, and Chaim Zemach
- Winner of the Concerto Competition
- Recipient of Montclair State University School of the Arts Award for Scholarship and Talent
Masterclasses
- Diane Andersen
- Jerome Lowenthal
- Humberto Quagliata
- Reynaldo Reyes
- Earl Wild
Private Coaching
- Dorothy Taubman
- Sondra Tammam
- David Witten
Performance Experience
As Soloist
As Chamber Musician and Collaborative Artist
As Accompanist to Singers and Choral Ensembles
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ: DMA Lecture Recital - April 2016
- Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Montclair, NJ: Lecture Recital - April 2016
- Montclair State University, Montclair NJ: Student Composer’s Concert/World Premiere - April 2013
- Weill Recital Hall/Carnegie Hall, New York, NY: “Rutgers Pianists in New York” - December 2012
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ: Rutgers Pianists & The Complete Debussy Preludes - December 2012
- The Taubman Seminar at Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ: Alumni Recital - June 2012
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ: DMA Solo Recital - April 2010
- Central Presbyterian Church, Montclair, NJ: Solo Recital - April 2010
- Community United Methodist Church, Roselle Park, NJ: Solo Recital - April 2010
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ: DMA Solo Recital - January 2009
- Central Presbyterian Church, Montclair, NJ: Solo Recital - January 2009
- Community United Methodist Church, Roselle Park, NJ: Solo Recital - November 2008
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ: MM Solo Recital - February 2006
- Millburn Public Library, Millburn NJ: Solo Recital - February 2006
- Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Montclair, NJ: Solo Recital - February 2006
- Montclair State University, Montclair NJ: Senior Solo Recital - May 2001
- Montclair State University, Montclair NJ: Junior Solo Recital - March 2000
- Montclair State University, Montclair NJ: Concerto Competition Winners’ Concert - February 1999
- Montclair State University, Montclair NJ: Concerto Competition - November 1998
As Chamber Musician and Collaborative Artist
- Community United Methodist Church, Roselle Park, NJ: 4-Hand Duet Recital - September 2010
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ: DMA Chamber Music Recital - April 2010
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ: MM Bassoon Recital - April 2011
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ: MM Clarinet Recital - May 2010
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ: BM Violin Recital - April 2010
- Community United Methodist Church, Roselle Park, NJ: 4-Hand Duet Recital - June 2009
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ: BM Clarinet Recital - April 2008
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ: MM Clarinet Recital - April 2004
- Montclair State University, Montclair NJ: MA Violin Recital - April 2002
- Montclair State University, Montclair NJ: Performances w/Symphonic Band - Spring 1999-Fall 2000
As Accompanist to Singers and Choral Ensembles
- Newark Boys Chorus School, Newark, NJ: Apprentice Chorus - January 2012-December 2014
- Harmony Singers, Wayne, NJ: Community Chorus - September 2002-May 2013
- Concord Singers, Summit, NJ: Women’s Community Chorus - January-May 2010
- Westminster Choir College, Princeton, NJ: Accompanying Assistantship - September 2004-May 2005
- Montclair State University, Montclair NJ: Staff Accompanist - Fall 2001 and Spring 2002
- Montclair State University, Montclair NJ: Concert Choir - Fall 2000-Spring 2002
- Montclair State University, Montclair NJ: Senior Tenor Recital - November 2001
- Montclair State University, Montclair NJ: Junior Soprano Recital - December 1999
- Montclair State University, Montclair NJ: Sophomore Soprano Recital - December 1998
Teaching Experience
Mallimo Piano Studio, Montclair, NJ
Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Westminster Conservatory, Princeton, NJ
Andy’s Family Music Center, Livingston, NJ
Montclair Sate University Preparatory Division for the Arts, Upper Montclair, NJ
- September 2004 - Present
- Prepare curricula for and teach weekly lessons to 35 students
- Students range in age from elementary, middle, and high school children to adults
- Students span beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels
- Manage studio scheduling, business operations, organize studio recitals, and maintain studio website
- Prepare students for festivals, competitions, auditions, and college music programs
Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
- September - December 2009
- Taught weekly lessons to music majors for whom the piano was a secondary, non-major instrument in fulfillment of the Pedagogy Requirement for all DMA Performance Majors
Westminster Conservatory, Princeton, NJ
- September 2004 - May 2005
- Assisted Dr. James Goldsworthy in weekly group piano classes for seven year-old beginners
- Reinforced class curriculum in weekly private lessons with several students
Andy’s Family Music Center, Livingston, NJ
- June 2000 - August 2004
- Taught weekly lessons to approximately 20-25 students
- Students ranged in age from elementary, middle, and high school children to adults
- Students spanned beginner to intermediate levels
Montclair Sate University Preparatory Division for the Arts, Upper Montclair, NJ
- January 1999 - June 2002
- Taught weekly lessons to approximately 10 students
- Students were primarily elementary to middle school age
- Students spanned beginner to intermediate levels
Sacred Music Experience
Music Director - St. David’s Episcopal Church, Kinnelon, NJ
Music Director - Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, Verona, NJ
Freelance Substitute Pianist/Organist, Northern NJ
Pianist - First Church of Christ Scientist, Ridgewood, NJ
Freelance Substitute Pianist/Organist, Northern NJ
Organist/Pianist - St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, Succasunna NJ
Choir Director/Pianist - Flanders United Methodist Church, Flanders, NJ
- November 2017 - Present
- Provide prelude, postlude, and occasional solos at weekly services
- Accompany hymns, service music, choir, and contemporary vocal ensemble at weekly services
- Play organ for hymns, service music, and postlude
- Play piano for prelude and choral anthem/praise songs
- Rehearse choir and contemporary vocal ensemble weekly
- Choose choral anthems and praise songs
- Consult with Priest-in-Charge on hymn and service music selections
Music Director - Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, Verona, NJ
- January 2014 - October 2017
- Provided prelude, postlude, and occasional solos at weekly services
- Accompanied hymns, service music, and choir at weekly services
- Played organ for hymns, service music, and postlude
- Played piano for prelude and choral anthem/praise songs
- Rehearsed choir weekly
- Chose choral anthems and hymns
Freelance Substitute Pianist/Organist, Northern NJ
- February 2012 - December 2013
- Provided prelude, postlude, and occasional solos during services
- Accompanied hymns, choral anthems, and vocal soloists
- Denominations served include Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopalian, Reformed, Methodist, Christian Science, and Unitarian Universalist
Pianist - First Church of Christ Scientist, Ridgewood, NJ
- May 2007 - January 2012
- Provided prelude and postlude at weekly services
- Accompanied hymns and vocal soloist at weekly services
Freelance Substitute Pianist/Organist, Northern NJ
- June 2000 - April 2007
- Provided prelude, postlude, and occasional solos during services
- Accompanied hymns, choral anthems, and vocal soloists
- Denominations served include Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Episcopalian, Reformed, Methodist, Christian Science, and Unitarian Universalist
Organist/Pianist - St. Therese Roman Catholic Church, Succasunna NJ
- June 1997 - June 2000
- Chose hymns and lead worship services from the organ
- Accompanied seasonal choir at the piano when they performed
Choir Director/Pianist - Flanders United Methodist Church, Flanders, NJ
- September 1994 - June 1997
- Chose anthems, rehearsed choir weekly, and accompanied them at weekly services
Adjudicator
Music Educators Association of New Jersey
- Annual Piano Auditions: 2016, 2017, 2018
- Fall Festival: 2010, 2013, 2016
Committee and Volunteer Work
Music Educators Association of New Jersey
- Board of Directors, Executive Committee: September 2015 - March 2020
- 1st Vice-President: July 2018 - March 2020
- Recording Secretary: September 2015 - June 2018
- Scholarship Committee: September 2015 - January 2020
- Editor-in-Chief of The Glissando (MEA-NJ’s newsletter): September 2017 - March 2020
Publications
- Elements of Piano Technique and Applied Theory (a 12-volume supplemental piano-teaching series spanning beginner to advanced levels) self-published as downloadable PDF books available through this website's Online Store page and in paperback form on Amazon.com.
- Sacred and secular choral arrangements available at Sheet Music Plus
- Pedagogical solo piano arrangements of popular songs available at Sheet Music Plus
Professional Affiliations
Music Educators Association of New Jersey
Music Teachers National Association
New Jersey Music Teachers Association
New Jersey Federation of Music Clubs
Music Teachers National Association
New Jersey Music Teachers Association
New Jersey Federation of Music Clubs
References
Available upon request