James Dell'Orefice

James received his Bachelor of Music degree from the Philadelphia College of the Performing Arts, and a Master of Music from Combs College. He has toured extensively as pianist and conductor with Connie Stevens, and the Las Vegas show group "The Philadelphia Story". He was Musical Director/Assistant Musical Director of the production of "Waves" at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia, as well as Dee Dee Sharp Gamble's production in the 80's. James leads his own orchestra, and teaches piano techniques and computer techniques relating to music privately. He has recorded with Bobby Rydel and Al Alberts, and recorded an original album of his work in 1996, under the name of "Buca Pecuna." James performed with Strings for Schools from 1985-1990, and has recently returned as leader of the Pop 'n' String program.