October, 2003 Drum Department Concert with African Percussionist Joe Galeota

    I was asked by Joe Galeota to offer my services and my original material for a presentation to the Percussion Department. This concert was in conjunction with his application to a Full-time position.

Summer 2004 Drum Department Concert with Mike Mangini

    This was also a presentation given to the percussion Department using my original material. This was for my long time friend Mike Mangini as he applied for a Full-time position at Berklee.

Summer 2004 Welcoming Concert for 5-week program with the 8-piece R&B group "Radiance" Berklee Performance Center

The band "Radiance" is a general business group that I started in April 2003. Some of the performers include graduates Daniel McClain, Marianne Thompson, and faculty members, Wayne Naus, Russ Hoffmann and Joe Santerre, We inspired the students by discussing the ins and outs of being a part of a professional working band.

Summer 2004 5-week Concert with the Berklee "Tower of Power" Ensemble Berklee Performance Center

    Faculty member Wayne Naus directed this concert. It consisted of music by the legendary Funk group "Tower of Power". This was also for the 5-week students along with the students of the regular 12-week summer semester.

September, 23rd, 2004 "The Sal DiFusco Project" featuring Mike Mangini David Friend Recital Hall

    This was a concert that I directed using faculty members Russ Hoffmann, Equie Castrillo, Joe Santerre, Mike Mangini, Daryl Lowery and graduate Mauricio Zottarelli. We performed original compositions along with compositions from Mike Stern, Adam Rogers, CAB, Joe Henderson and more.

    It has been wonderful to see my stature and popularity as a musician and teacher grow as a result of participating in these different events. I believe my influence on the students has grown tremendously and I know that this is very beneficial to the College. I also realize that in a very significant way, my service to the College has contributed to the preparation and training I have received as I apply for the position of Associate Professor. I am grateful for my growth as a composer, performer and organizer in the last 6 years since I began teaching as an Assistant Professor at Berklee 6 years ago as I have served the College and I am looking forward to many more years of service.