1) July 2000 It was a pleasure to write and record my first Solo CD entitled "Nevertheless" I spent close to a year writing the material and 6 months recording it. The recording was produced by Berklee graduate Tom Waltz and recorded in his state-of-the-art multi-track recording studio Waltzaudio. The musicians on the project were faculty members Mike Mangini, Joseph Santerre, Paul Stiller and Dan Foote. This CD has been selling very well world wide through the distribution of Discipleship Publication International, CD Freedom and Audiophiles.com.

    With the recording of my first CD, I created an independent record company called Sadetar Records and publishing company called Giamar Music of which I am both founder and president. All my music is copy written through the Library of Congress and my music is registered through ASCAP.

    2) July 2002 This is when I completed my 2nd Solo effort entitled "Great Exploits" It took the same amount of time writing and recording as the first CD and included performers Mike Mangini, Joe Santerre and Pat Loomis. This CD was also recorded at Waltzaudio. I experimented with music synthesis and recorded all of the keyboard parts along with all the guitar parts on the record. This record is currently selling very well worldwide.

    It has been exciting to take my music all over the world with performances in France, Hungary, Albania, Russia, New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta and of course Boston.

    3) Jan 2000 Under the name of my record company Sadetar Records, I built a recording studio in my home in Medford, Ma. I recorded pre-production material for both my CD's there. I have recently upgraded the studio with the latest state-of-the-art Pro-Tools equipment. Since then I have recorded several artist projects including the Cafarella Brothers vocal duet, the Leif Manheim Project, Folk artist Lyn Ketterer, Jazz guitarist Dane Bedward, and the alternative rock group Falling North. I also use the studio to help out students in their learning of the art of recording.

    4) April 2003 I started an eight-piece general business R&B group called "Radiance". I have used the best musicians Boston has to offer including faculty members Wayne Naus, Joe Santerre, Russ Hoffmann, graduates Danny McClain (featured artist of the 2003-2004 Singers Showcase) Marianne Thompson, and Boston greats Pat Loomis and Tom Foote. In it's first year the band booked 40 gigs and is quickly becoming one of the most in-demand groups in the New England area.

    5) April 2004 I started a nine-piece general business group called "FreeStyle" of which I am the manager and administrator. The performers include faculty members Joe Musella, graduates Brad Harbidge, Ervin Dhimo, Boston greats Chops Turner, Walter Platt, Oren Malka and students Sheleah Martin and Ian Gollub. This super group has recently started booking high-end functions in the New England area for the rest of this year and into 2005.

    It has been incredibly rewarding creating these groups. I enjoy very much the task of artist development, administration and organization and of course performing. The joy is in seeing these groups become successful, as I am able to help put musicians to work in the field.

    6) Sept 2003 Along with the web design company ESCOTTO.NET I created a very professional website at the address SALDIFUSCO.COM. This website hosts several pages promoting me as an educator, recording artist, studio producer and engineer, and bandleader. Also included are band schedules, my personal discography and links to purchase my CD's.

    As I stated earlier, I believe what will make me a great asset to the College as an Associate Professor is my level of experience in the Music profession. My expertise in so many areas of the business helps me to really provide a multi-dimensional learning experience for the students. My depth of understanding of many aspects of the Music Business helps students too not only acquire information, but to also be inspired by an individual who is currently working it outside of the walls of the College. I believe it has been very helpful for the students, as I have shared with them the many aspects of the profession and inspired them with ideas and advice pertaining to their own career in the profession.