Frank Spinosa composer / arranger

Frank was born October 4th, 1930 in Somerville, Massachusetts. He is one of five children born to Rosina and Salvatore Spinosa who were immigrants' from Italy. He began playing the violin at the age of 7 and continued years of studying to obtain his Bachelors and Masters in Music from Boston University. He received his Doctor of Musical Arts in 1969 from the University of Illinois. Frank was a Professor of Music at A.S.U. known for his devotion to excellence and an incredible sense of humor. Throughout the years, he was concert violinist and Concert Master in many symphonies across the country. His Quartet with Gene, Bill, and Taki was nationally and internationally recognized. He was a conductor for the Sun City and Mesa Orchestras. He authored several popular books on "string technique". His favorite stories and greatest joy came from teaching his private students and watching them grow into wonderful performers. Frank also played shows for hundreds of national acts and plays that came through Phoenix.