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Richard MarchettiARTISTIC DIRECTOR, MUSIC DIRECTOR
RICHARD is beyond thrilled to be a part of the artistic team bringing quality theater to the students of West Warwick High School, and the community.
While attending Johnston High School (class of 2000), Richard was involved in many local, regional, and national bands, orchestras, and chamber ensembles as an accomplished clarinetist. In his senior year, Richard had his first on-stage theater experience as a jitterbug and dance captain in the JHS production of The Wizard of Oz. |
Richard holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from the University of Rhode Island. Graduating Summa Cum Laude from URI, Richard was awarded the URI Music Department Award for Musical Excellence in 2004, and performed as the principal clarinetist for the URI Symphony Orchestra, and Symphonic Wind Ensemble. In addition, Richard has performed as the principal clarinetist with the Rhode Island Philharmonic Community Orchestra.
Currently, Richard is the Music Department Coordinator K-12 for the West Warwick Public Schools, and is the choral director, and concert chorale director at WWHS. Prior to his teaching at WWHS, Richard taught general music, beginning chorus, and beginning band at John F. Horgan Elementary School in West Warwick. At WWHS, Richard is also the Sophomore Class Advisor, and TRI-M Music Honor Society Co-Advisor. In 2013, Richard was named as a finalist for the Grammy Foundation’s first ever Music Educator Award. Additionally, Richard was a recipient of the Rhode Island Department of Education and Hasbro’s Golden Apple award for excellence in teaching and was the 2016 West Warwick Public Schools Teacher of the Year.
Mr. Marchetti is a member of the Phi Kappa Lambda International Music Honor Society and an honorary member of TRI-M Modern Music Masters Honors Society in Music. Professionally, Richard is a member of The National Association for Music Educators (NAfME), The American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA), and The Rhode Island Music Educators’ Association (RIMEA).
Richard is a well known woodwind musician in the region. He has performed at Trinity Repertory Company, Ocean State Theatre Company, Theater by the Sea, Rhode Island College, URI, Brown University, Dean College, The Courthouse Center for the Arts, and many other professional and community theater companies in the Rhode Island and Massachusetts area. Richard is also a licensed Zumba Fitness instructor. He is a Pro-Skills instructor licensed to teach Zumba, Zumba Gold, STRONG by Zumba, Zumba Sentao, and Zumba Toning. Check out: www.richardmarchetti.zumba.com.
Currently, Richard is the Music Department Coordinator K-12 for the West Warwick Public Schools, and is the choral director, and concert chorale director at WWHS. Prior to his teaching at WWHS, Richard taught general music, beginning chorus, and beginning band at John F. Horgan Elementary School in West Warwick. At WWHS, Richard is also the Sophomore Class Advisor, and TRI-M Music Honor Society Co-Advisor. In 2013, Richard was named as a finalist for the Grammy Foundation’s first ever Music Educator Award. Additionally, Richard was a recipient of the Rhode Island Department of Education and Hasbro’s Golden Apple award for excellence in teaching and was the 2016 West Warwick Public Schools Teacher of the Year.
Mr. Marchetti is a member of the Phi Kappa Lambda International Music Honor Society and an honorary member of TRI-M Modern Music Masters Honors Society in Music. Professionally, Richard is a member of The National Association for Music Educators (NAfME), The American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA), and The Rhode Island Music Educators’ Association (RIMEA).
Richard is a well known woodwind musician in the region. He has performed at Trinity Repertory Company, Ocean State Theatre Company, Theater by the Sea, Rhode Island College, URI, Brown University, Dean College, The Courthouse Center for the Arts, and many other professional and community theater companies in the Rhode Island and Massachusetts area. Richard is also a licensed Zumba Fitness instructor. He is a Pro-Skills instructor licensed to teach Zumba, Zumba Gold, STRONG by Zumba, Zumba Sentao, and Zumba Toning. Check out: www.richardmarchetti.zumba.com.