Biography
Michael Tiscione, a native of Monroe, NY, is currently the Acting Principal Trumpet of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, a role he assumed in 2022. He began his tenure with the ASO in 2002 as Utility Trumpet and was appointed Second Trumpet in 2010. In 2017, he was promoted to Associate Principal Trumpet. During the 2010–2011 season, he served as Second Trumpet with the San Francisco Symphony.
Mr. Tiscione has performed with many of North America's leading orchestras, including the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony, Toronto Symphony, Utah Symphony, and Indianapolis Symphony. He has a regular presence at premier summer festivals such as the Sun Valley Music Festival, Grand Teton Music Festival, The Strings Festival, Festival Mozaic, and Arizona MusicFest.
A dedicated chamber musician, Mr. Tiscione has been a member of the Atlanta Symphony Brass Quintet since 2005. He also performs and records with Burning River Brass, has toured China with the Chicago Symphony Brass Quintet, and appears frequently with the Atlanta Chamber Players. In addition to his performing career, he serves as an Artist Affiliate at Emory University.
Mr. Tiscione earned a Bachelor of Music degree from Indiana University and a Master of Music from Northwestern University. His principal teachers include John Rommel, Charles Geyer, and Barbara Butler.
Mr. Tiscione is married to the Principal Oboist of the ASO, Elizabeth Koch Tiscione.
Q & A
What year did you join the ASO?
2002
What's the most interesting or difficult facet of your instrument?
The sound on the trumpet is created with our lips, so brass players always need to take care of them to avoid getting chapped or dry lips - that could make for some interesting sounds!
What do you do in your free time outside of work?
I'm an avid road cyclist - usually riding over 10,000 miles a year. Also enjoy all things wine-related - collecting, drinking, traveling, blogging.
Do you come from a musical family?
Yes - my father played saxophone, my older brother also played sax, and my sister played the flute, but I'm the only one that still plays.
Earliest musical memory?
Listening to my dad play the tenor sax at church
Most memorable/favorite ASO memory or moment?
Listening to my amazing wife rehearse the Strauss Oboe Concerto for her solo debut with the orchestra.
Most interesting or unusual place you've played a concert?
Unusual - an arena in Perry, GA where they auction off livestock!. Interesting/Inspiring is easily the Musikverein in Vienna.
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