NICK CAROZZA MUSIC
Bio
Oboist
Nick Carozza is a versatile young oboist and music educator currently based in Las Vegas, NV pursuing his D.M.A. at UNLV with Dr. Stephen Caplan. He currently performs with the UNLV Symphony Orchestra and UNLV Wind Orchestra. While completing his M.M. at the University of Alabama he appeared with the Alabama Wind Ensemble for their headlining performance at the 2023 College Band Directors Association National Convention in Athens, G.A. performing music by Viet Cuong, Paul Dooley, and Tyler Jones under the direction of Dr. Ken Ozzello. Upcoming engagements include a presentation at the 2023 Las Vegas Woodwind Day and appearances with the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra and Southern Nevada Symphony Orchestra. Nick has been a guest soloist with the Colorado Mesa University Women’s Choir, Colorado Mesa University String Orchestra, Valley Youth Orchestra, and 2015 District 51 Honor Choir. You can hear his session recording work on the record “A Season of Jenny” by Ken Dravis. When he's not making reeds or practicing, you can find him playing chess, skateboarding, playing video games, or jogging.
Pianist
Nick Carozza has extensive experience in piano performance, including jazz, classical, collaborative, and worship settings. Nick was the keyboard player for 4640, the youth ministry of Fellowship Church (Grand Junction) since 2014. Nick was also the pianist for the Charisma Chorus, an after school choir program in Western Colorado. Nick has performed on senior recitals with instruments from the flute to the tuba. You can listen to a single form his debut CD "Wine & Roses" on your favorite digital music platform. He is the perfect performer for your wedding, party, or social event!
Conductor/Composer
Nick made his conducting debut with the Valley Youth Orchestra in 2019. Nick sees rehearsal as on opportunity to share life lessons and collaborative strategies through music. As a composer, Nick has written many jazz pieces, including "For Liz" dedicated to his little sister. His compositions have been performed extensively, including at the Colorado Music Educator's Association Convention. Nick composed his first film soundtrack for the 2019 production "The Vaxx" and the 2020 production "SNAP".