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Anthony DiMauro is a Philadelphia-born conductor, composer, and educator. With a background spanning orchestral and opera conducting, professional trumpet performance and extensive teaching experience, DiMauro fosters meaningful connections between performers and audiences, reflecting his appreciation for classical and contemporary repertoire.

As the University of Alabama’s inaugural doctoral candidate in orchestral conducting, DiMauro conducts a diverse array of ensembles, including the Huxford Symphony Orchestra, the UA Campus Orchestra, the UA Contemporary Ensemble, and the UA Opera Theatre, where he has served as Principal Conductor for complete productions of L’elisir d’amore and Hänsel und Gretel. His operatic work has earned high praise, with UA’s Director of Opera, Dr. Paul Houghtaling, describing him as “a generational talent, a first-rate conductor with a big future ahead in opera.” His repertoire includes symphonic, operatic, and contemporary music, with performances featuring works by Andriessen, Beach, Brahms, Françaix, Montgomery, Ravel, Respighi, and many others. As a tenacious advocate for new music and student-driven projects, DiMauro regularly conducts premieres with the UA Contemporary Ensemble.

Beyond the podium, DiMauro has taught at multiple levels, from university settings to K-12 programs. His passion for student mentorship and engagement is exemplified by his leadership of the UA Campus Orchestra. Before transitioning to higher education, he taught at East Shore Middle School (Milford, CT), where he directed four ensembles and developed a curriculum integrating music technology, critical listening, and collaborative performance. His work in community music education includes positions with Sistema Ravinia (Highland Park, IL) and Yale’s Music in Schools Initiative (New Haven, CT).

DiMauro studies with Ransom Wilson at the University of Alabama. Other prominent conducting teachers include Mallory Thompson, Victor Yampolsky, John Nardolillo, Laura Jackson, Craig Kier, Robert Hasty, Donald Nally, and Morgan Luttig. DiMauro earned a Masters degree from Northwestern University studying trumpet performance with Robert Sullivan and completed his undergraduate studies in trumpet at Northwestern under Charles Geyer and Barbara Butler, graduating Magna Cum Laude. His career as a trumpeter included performances with the Jacksonville Symphony, Illinois Symphony, Illinois Philharmonic, West Michigan Symphony, and touring with Broadway’s An American in Paris.

Above all, DiMauro is committed to fostering dialogue between musicians and the communities they serve. His academic work includes public humanities initiatives, such as presenting popular music analyses at the Tuscaloosa Public Library, showing that music can be engaging and accessible in a variety of settings. Through honest storytelling and inclusive community-building practices, he aims to create meaningful and lasting connections between performers and their audiences.

Bio updated March 2025