Ed Argenziano

Ed Argenziano

Ed holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Ed. from William Paterson University, and a Masters of Arts Degree, Music Performance, from Montclair State University. He has performed with the New Jersey Percussion Ensemble, NJ Chamber Ensemble.

Ed has been a secondary school teacher in New Jersey for 28 years and is presently the Director of Instrumental Music/Orchestra at Morris Knolls HS in Rockaway. He is also on the faculty of Fairleigh Dickinson University Middle College.

In addition to numerous noteworthy performances throughout the country, Ed performed with NY City recording artists “Gabriel’s Hold.”

Ed served as the North Jersey Area Honors Band President and Conductor. He also served as the New Jersey Allstate Percussion coordinator.

Ed is extremely involved as a music/percussion clinician and music adjudicator and has toured extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Netherlands and Japan.

Mr. Argenziano served as Drum Corps International Percussion Caption administrator from 1997-1999, and Drum Corps Association Percussion administrator from 2001-2003. Ed was the percussion arranger/Show Designer for the 2004 “Magic of Orlando” DCI Drum and Bugle Corps show, and was the 2005 music/show consultant for the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps, as well as the percussion designer and arranger for the New York Skyliners. He was a member of the Hawthorne Muchachos from 1973 to 1976, and was a member of the Hawthorne Caballeros 1977 to 1979. In addition, Ed served as percussion instructor for the 1982 & 1983 Bayonne Bridgemen. Mr. Argenziano has judged numerous music events for Drum Corps International, Drum Corps Japan, Bands Of America and Winter Guard International. He has numerous commissions for percussion arrangements and compositions throughout the world with published works exclusively with Row-Loff Productions, Nashville, TN.

Works by Ed Argenziano

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  • Rhythmsicles

    Chris Crockarell, Chris Brooks, Ed Argenziano, David Steinquest, Lalo Davila, James Campbell
    A Collection of 8 Concert Ensembles for Six Young Percussionists! This package includes: Complete set of 8 ensembles Conductor’s score 6 individual player books The ensembles are written for six players and structured so each player is given the opportunity [...]
    $85.00
    • Players: 6
    • State Lists: Florida, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, Wisconsin

    Instrumentation: Mixed as per each ensemble.

  • Slammin’ 40

    Ed Argenziano
    Snare Drum Solo
    $12.00
    • Level: Medium-Advanced/Grade V
    • Players: 1
    • Length: 2:04

  • Stinkin’ Garbage

    Ed Argenziano
    Medium Novelty Ensemble
    $20.00
    • Level: Medium/Grade IV
    • Players: 4-32
    • Length: 2:31

    Instrumentation: (1) Large Rubber Garbage Can, As Many 30 gallon Garbage Cans (with lids) AS YOU CAN STAND!

  • Trio Mania

    Ed Argenziano
    A Collection of 3 Grade II Trios from The Blast-Off Series Andiamo! (1:50) Bella Aqua (2:37) Scenes From The Traps Drawer (2:19)
    $40.00
    • Level: Easy/Grade II
    • Players: 3
    • Length: 6:46

    Instrumentation:

    • Andiamo! (1:50) - Snare Drum, Suspended Cymbal, Triangle, Bongos, Concert Bass Drum, Wood Block, (3) Cowbells (graduated pitches)
    • Bella Aqua (2:37) - Vibes (Bells), Marimba (Xylophone), (2) Timpani
    • Scenes From The Traps Drawer (2:19) - Triangle, Wood Block, Maracas, Vibra Slap, Claves, Tambourine, (2) Cowbells, Ratchet, Gourd (Guiro), Shaker, Flexitone