John DiPuccio, Violin

Member of Southwest Florida Symphony since: 2003

Born: Cleveland Heights, OH

Age started learning violin: 7 years old

Degrees: Masters Degree from Cleveland Institute of Music

John studied violin and took lessons for 10 years PRIOR to getting into college

Symphony experience John brings to SWFSO:
Florida Philharmonic 1985- 2003
Miami City Ballet
Boca Symphonia
Naples Phil
Fla West Coast Symphony

Famous musicians John has worked with: Pavorotti, James Levine, Perlman, Zuckerman and many great soloists

Something you may not know about John: finished 6 marathons and was a very good golfer

What John likes most about playing in SWFSO: The close knit music making and camaraderie