Salvatore Mallimo
​Pianist, Composer, Educator

Profile

An expressive artist, sensitive to the inseparable link between performance and education.  Creator of music that embodies a film's emotions, images, and story in sound.  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
  • Master of Music in Film Scoring, with Distinction, December 2021
  • Composition Studies with Tim Huling
  • Music Production Studies with Andreas Bjorck, John Whynot, and Michelle Darling
  • Orchestration Studies with John Kull and Sean McMahon
  • Thesis Project: Rescoring of Strangers (2015) by Eric. D Howell

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 
  • 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
  • Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ: MM Bassoon Recital - April 2011​
  • Community United Methodist Church, Roselle Park, NJ: 4-Hand Duet Recital - September 2010 
  • Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ: DMA Chamber Music Recital - May 2010
  • 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​

 Compositions and Publications

Film Credits

I Will Build This World From Love (2024) – Directed by John Block Meet Me in Montclair (2024) – Directed by Tanya Lashley War With Myself (2020) – Directed by Sal Mallimo Sr. 
  • Official Selection – 2020 Madrid Film Awards
  • Semi-Finalist – 2021 Osaka Film Festival
  • Finalist – 2021 Dubai Independent Film Festival
  • Official Selection – 2021 San Francisco Indie Short Festival
  • Official Selection – 2021 Hong Kong Indie Film Festival
Tiana (2020) – Directed by Mariya Samoylova

Teaching Experience

Mallimo Piano Studio, 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
  • 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 and service music 
  • Play piano for preludes, postludes, offertories, choral anthems, and praise songs 
  • Rehearse choir and contemporary vocal ensemble weekly
  • Choose choral anthems and praise songs 
  • Consult with Rector 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

Awards

Best Sound Designer – Filmatic Fanfare, Season 2, London, May 2023
  • Piccolo Santino Promo Video (2022) – Directed by Sal Mallimo Sr.
Best Score – Red Dragon Creative Awards, January 2022
  • Piccolo Santino Promo Video (2022) – Directed by Sal Mallimo Sr.
Honorable Mention – Horror Hotel Scoring Competition, February 2021
  • The Watchers 

Adjudicator

Music Educators Association of New Jersey
  • Annual Piano Auditions: 2016, 2017, 2018
South Jersey Music Teachers Association
  • ​Fall Festival: 2010, 2013, 2016

Committee and Volunteer Work

Music Educators Association of New Jersey 
  • Board of Directors, Executive Committee: September 2015 - January 2020
  • 1st Vice-President: July 2018 - January 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 - January 2020

Additional Skills

MIDI Sequencing, Music Production, Sampling and Sound Design
  • Logic Pro X
  • Cubase
  • Pro Tools
  • Kontakt
Notation Software
  • Finale 
  • Dorico
General Software
  • Mac OSX 
  • Google Workspace
  • Zoom
Self-Design Website Construction

Professional Affiliations

  • Society of Composers and Lyricists
  • ASCAP
  • Music Educators Association of New Jersey 
  • Music Teachers National Association
  • New Jersey Music Teachers Association
  • ​New Jersey Federation of Music Clubs

References 

  • Available upon request