Peter Scartabello (b. 1972, Providence Rhode Island) started composing at age 9. His early interest in computer composition brought about his first piece for orchestra and synthesizer in 1985-86, titled Drochthamion Demonica. From 1990-91 he studied music theory and composition at Manhattanville College NY, where he also played percussion in the Manhattanville Symphony Orchestra. In 1991 he completed Two Symphonic Poems Op. 1, for orchestra. In that same year he studied percussion with George Goneconto at Rhode Island College. From 1992 to 1995 Mr. Scartabello studied composition at Purchase College NY, where he later received a BFA in composition. His primary composition teacher there was Dary John Mizelle, but he also studied briefly with Alvin Brehm. In 1993, his piece Confined Infinity(piano, flute, percussion and double bass) was performed at a concert at Purchase College under Raymond DeRoches. Mr. Scartabello also took part in the 1995 Purchase College Computer Music Forum, where his piece Electro-Magma Op. 3(bass clarinet and tape) was performed. The piece was also broadcasted on The Latest Score, 92.1 WOMR FM, Provincetown MA.. Mr. Scartabello is currently living in South Kingston RI, and teaches percussion and piano at the Knapp School of Music in South Kingston RI.