Peter has spent over 20 years working in the not for profit sector, giving back to his community and many great humanitarian causes he firmly believes in. His work has encompassed art organizations, health service agencies, pre-school and higher education. In addition to working, he has numerous hours of volunteer work behind him and continues to seek opportunities to support and give back to those in need. His life mission is to support the work of those great humanitarians and their causes that can truly make a difference and change the world.
Currently, Peter is Director of Development for Jowonio School, a private, not for profit pre-school, serving children ages 2 - 5 years old with a wide range of abilities. The mission of Jowonio is to provide model inclusive programs for young children, where diversity is celebrated and all are free to learn and grow. For more information on Jowonio and its programs, visit www.jowonio.org.
Peter is a frequent performer in the Syracuse community, he performs in recital,opera,oratorio and musical theatre. He was most recently seen as Lord Tolloller in Iolanthe and St. Brioche in The Merry Widow, both for Syracuse Opera, completing his 20th season. Along with Syracuse Opera, he has performed with Earlville Opera, the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival, The Witʼs End Players, Binghamton Savoyards, Auburn Chamber Orchestra, Auburn Players, and Metropolitan School for the Arts, Salt City Center for the Performing Arts, Theatre a la Carte, Shattuck Productions, the Talent Company, Civic Morning Musicals, Syracuse Chorale and the Onondaga Civic Symphony Orchestra. Favorite roles include Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors, Nicely Nicely Johnson in Guyʼs and Dolls, Richard Dauntless in Ruddigore, Nathaneal in Tales of Hoffmann, Duke in Patience, Colonel Fairfax in Yeoman of the Guard, Nanki Poo in The Mikado, Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden, Baker in Into the Woods, Marvin in Falsettos, Alexis in The Sorcerer, Dragon in The Reluctant Dragon, Kaspar in Amahl and the Night Visitors, Valletto in The Coronation of Poppea, and the Master of Ceremonies in Cabaret. Other credits include Howard Boatwrightʼs St. Matthew Passion, Mozartʼs Messiah and Requiem, Haydnʼs The Creation and Stabat Mater, Mendelsohnnʼs Hymn of Praise and Vivaldiʼs Magnificat.
A Little More About Peter
Peter graduated from Syracuse University majoring in vocal performance. Today, he is a voice teacher and is a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing.
