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Steve Zocchi Hosts “Man vs. Piano” Concert

Concert is Part of the Piano Heritage Series at the Parish Center for the Arts

WESTFORD: The Piano Heritage Series at the Parish Center in Westford presents Steve Zocchi, pianist/humorist in Concert on April 14 in a concert named “Man vs. Piano.” The humorous pre-concert talk at 3:15pm will give the audience hilarious insights into the life and struggles of the pianist. Zocchi’s family-friendly, piano-based humor will be followed by an exciting program of Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Jazz and original works at 4pm at the 10 Lincoln Street facility. Tickets are available online at https://parisharts.square.site/shop/classical/3, or at the door for $15 PCA Members/Seniors; $18 Non-members; $8 Students; $5 Children 12 & under.

Steve Zocchi is a pianist, composer, and music teacher from the Boston area. Steve’s primary musical focus is on J.S. Bach, Mozart, and Improvisation. After receiving his degree in Piano Performance, Zocchi studied Jazz Piano theory with the legendary Steve Hunt. He also studied Organ with the late Dr. John Ogasapian and served as assistant-organist at St. Anne's Church in Lowell from 1997-1999. Steve then served as Music Minister at St. John's Episcopal Church in Lowell from 2000-2014. He was Music Director at First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Chelmsford MA, 2014-2021. He is presently at Harvard Unitarian Universalist Church.

Zocchi served as president of the Greater Lowell Music Teachers Association from 2006 to 2012 and was awarded 'Music Teacher of the Year 2010' by Massachusetts Music Teachers Association. Steve maintains a thriving music studio in Groton where he teaches piano and guitar. Steve is known for his eclectic piano concerts juxtaposing Classical, Jazz and Original Compositions. A recording artist, Zocchi’s latest release 'Piano Works and Play' as well as his previous CD 'Compositions and Improvisation' include both music composed in the Classical tradition as well as improvised music in several genres.

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