Founder of Phoenix Community Band, 2004, Phoenix, NY

Education:  Ithaca College and Syracuse University

Occupation: Music Teacher, EJ Dillon Middle School,
                       Phoenix Central School District, Phoenix NY

David L. Frateschi, a resident of the City of Syracuse, is the Founding Director of the Phoenix Community Concert Band in Phoenix, NY.  A graduate of North Syracuse Central Schools, Mr. Frateschi went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from Ithaca College, and his Master's Degree in Music Education from Syracuse University, where he is currently pursuing his C.A.S. Degree.  Mr. Frateschi is a member of the Oswego County Music Educators Association, the New York State Band Directors Association, MENC, the New York State School Music Association, Local 78 American Federation of Musicians and an Honorary Member of both the Tri-M Music Honor Society and the National Junior High Honor Society.  Mr. Frateschi has been listed three times in "Who's Who in American Teaching."  He has conducted bands in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Canada.  He is active as a performer with the Blacklites and the Sharp Dressed Penguins, and he is a frequent guest conductor and NYSSMA Adjudicator in the Central New York area.  David and his wife Diana have three children: Tony, Louie and Giovanna.