Greg Capozzi songwriter
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By COLLEEN POLLOCK
For The Valley Independent
BELLE VERNON – “In the beginning was the Word” is more than words in a new musical soundtrack composed by a parishioner at St. Sebastian Church.
Greg Capozzi is using his music talents to help evangelize and enrich the lives of Christians through a fully orchestrated original soundtrack titled “The Gospel of John”
Capozzi answered a recent call to stewardship by producing the two-pack music CD based on New Testament accounts according to the disciple John. The biblical soundtrack features narrated stories and parables from all 21 chapters as told by the beloved disciple. It is available to area churches so they can reach out to their faithful and in the process earn money to increase their evangelization efforts.
"I am certain this will be a blessing for everyone who listens to it," said Capozzi. "My music ministry's goal for this project is simple. I want to get ‘The Gospel of John’ into as many hands as possible."
Capozzi, an electrical contractor, holds a bachelor’s degree in music education and a master’s degree in music composition. He said he wanted to give more than time and money to a ministry, so he chose also to use his talents.
“I grew up in a family that owned an electrical business. My brothers, brother-in-law, and uncle were all electricians and I have always had that trade to fall back on. It has enabled me to have a nice recording studio in my basement to record my music and other local musicians,” said Capozzi. “I don’t know why I chose the Gospel of John for this project. I think it chose me?
Capozzi is distributing 1,000 copies of the CD to any ecumenical church that might be interested. He contacted eight area parishes around Easter time to determine interest in the free product.
“They have all welcomed the idea,” said Capozzi. “Some are waiting to run it by their parish councils to see how it can best be worked into the parish needs. Some are trying to tie into a sponsorship project for World Youth Day.”
The packaging for the inspirational CD includes testimonials from area religious and musicians.
“You can read this gospel or you can experience it,” wrote the Rev. Leonard McAlpin, pastor at Holy Spirit Church in Fayette City.
Dr. Terry L. Davis, pastor of Newness of Life Ministries in Monessen, wrote the CD is "Captivating, Compelling, Charismatic! The passion and spirit of this music captures the quintessence of this gospel's message," said Davis.
Dale Conrad, men's ministry director at Harmony-Zelienople United Methodist Church, said the need is great for such a music ministry in a hectic society.
"Men just don't take the time to read the Bible, let alone enjoy doing it," wrote Conrad. "This could be a perfect way for those who travel, to hear God's word when they not able to actually read the Bible; not to take the place of the discipline, but to complement it."
Capozzi said the CD is “a blessing to be able to drive down the road and listen to the Bible, and hopefully in the process you can inspire someone else.”
“I don’t want one nickel from this,” said Capozzi, “I want to give away as many as will be requested and have them be used for whatever purpose will best suit the need.”
Capozzi is part of a new contemporary worship band that showcased their talents April 13 at St. John the Baptist Church in Perryopolis. The contemporary Christian group featuring keyboard, drums, bass and guitars will play again at the 10:30 a.m. mass on May 25 and June 1 at St. John Parish.
Churches interested in obtaining FREE copies of the CD can email Capozzi at gcapozzi@comcast.net or by visiting his web site at www.gregcapozzi.com
- Colleen Pollock for The Valley Independent
http://www.observer-reporter.com/OR/Story/05-03-Washington-Festival-Chorale
Chorale to recall plenty of 'Hometown Memories'
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By Erin Faulk
For the Observer-Reporter
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When the Washington Festival Chorale takes the stage at Trinity High School on May 16, everyone will be familiar with the theme of the show.
"When I was looking for a theme for this year's program, we started talking about doing a concert of music with local ties. Everyone thought that would be a neat idea," said Matthew Boice, director of the Washington Festival Chorale.
Many will recognize the chorale's renditions of popular Henry Mancini and Stephen Foster pieces, but "Hometown Memories" also reflects the artistic, gospel and Broadway-esque styles of various local composers.
"I don't think people realize how much of this kind of talent is in this area," Boice said.
The program will feature the music and lyrics of Fred Rogers, Greg Capozzi, Vito DiSalvo, Robert Senay, Peter Ramsey, Albert Cole and Linda Marcus, among others. Although many of the composers travel and no longer live in the area, all were invited to the concert.
"Not all of the composers are local anymore, but all of the music is about the area," Boice said. "We wanted to invite them to be a part of this."
Capozzi is planning to attend the concert, and the choir will perform his arrangement of "We Gather Together," which he arranged as a student at the Eastman School of Music.
"I'm very excited to hear how all these pieces will sound when they're performed together," Capozzi said. "There's nothing like being able to go to the concert and hear it, and then meet the people who made it happen."
Senay and Marcus also are planning to attend.
Featured numbers also include the works of local composer Edith Anderson, who wrote several pieces for a group of high school girls that went on to form The Accidentals. Chorale members Cindy Zudkovich and Sandra Marstellar will join Nancy McCreight and Darla Pepper to perform Anderson's songs.
The Washington Festival Chorale has been together for six years and rehearses in the social hall of First Presbyterian Church in Washington. Since its establishment, it has performed at the Washington Wild Things All-Star game, for various community meetings and organizations and with the Trinity High School orchestra and jazz bands.
Capozzi said the concert is a perfect way to showcase the talent of local singers as well as composers. He's looking forward to attending the concert, where he can appreciate what everyone has done.
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"You're there for the music. That's where each soul is going to be touched," Capozzi said. "That element of a show is so important and it gets forgotten, but there's no substitute for taking part in something like this."
Boice said that while the choir is a way for people to enjoy singing, it also allows members and audiences alike to learn a little about all types of music. This will be especially true with the inclusion of the composers in the "Hometown Memories" concert.
"We're hoping to support these local people with lots of other local people," Boice said. - Washington Observer
Hi Greg. This gospel of John CD set is awesome. What it does is make the book of John come alive! I was blessed to see Terry Davis' name on the back. He says you are a humble man of God with a sweet spirit. I've listened to your praise enough to have seen that heart in you. But the real reason I'm writing is to ask if you've ever or if you would ever consider doing something like this for the Book of Jeremiah. What an incredible example of a man going totally against society, suffering for it, and then coming out on top in the end all because he remained obedient to his Creator. What if that Book were put to music--which would put an impact on the concept of obedience? WOW.
Mary Gordon - Mary Gordan
“Wow, awesome song. This speaks to me. You've certainly been given a gift. Great song. Love your melody, your chords, The piano is beautiful. Awesome.” www.broadjam.com/cyndie A Little Bitty town, Texas [How Long?]
“This song will open your heart. I love listening to this song. Next Sunday in church; this is lunch ready to be fed to the world tomorrow. The power of the voice is remarkable.” www.broadjam.com/Uriel Ft. Lauderdale, FL [How Long?]
“I really liked the vocals. I was waiting for the Disney film to start!” www.broadjam.com/HollyTooze Birmingham, UK [Starlight]
“Really good song. Great arrangement. Great vocals. Great delivery. Wonderful message. Unique voice.” www.broadjam.com/jesus William Smith, St. Stephens, Alabama [Heal My Broken Heart]
“I hope someone writes a song like that for me when I die. Contains the most emotion of anything that I have heard yet on this site.”www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#51
[Nathan]
“A Very strong Vocal. Kind of Elton John doing inspirational music. Excellent piano and overall instrumentation. Strong at the end w 'don't be a fire in the rain.' Wow, I really like this. Maybe this could be a pop tune. If the other tunes on the CD are good as this, I would buy it!” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#52 [Fire In The Rain]
“Has a cool 70's Elton John thing going on. You can def play piano. You should sell him this song. Nice recording and mix levels. Isn't the opening riff from "Sister Christian" by Night Ranger? You owe some royalties I think. If not them, then Elton John for sure.” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#58 [Beautiful One]
“Great energy. Tight arrangement. I already heard this on the AZ top ten and I ordered your album ‘cause it sounds great! Best of luck! Mario Mendivil played bass on a couple of my songs last year. He did a great job producing your album!”
www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#69 [Follow You]
“Wow, awesome song. This speaks to me. You've certainly been given a gift. Great song. Love your melody, your chords, The piano is beautiful. Awesome.” www.broadjam.com/cyndie A Little Bitty town, Texas [How Long?]
“Cool tune - Great message. Good vocals, nice instrumentation & good recording quality. Nice!” www.broadjam.com/atonement [Show Me The Way]
“I haven't been exposed to too much Christian Rock, but I love the spirituality in this song. Very moving - Well done!” www.broadjam.com/GregSimmerlein Washington, Michigan [Maria’s Grace]
“A good classic/pop ballad, well constructed. Particularly nice around 1:20. Good vocals and strong lyrics. Reminds me in places of 'Yes' and in others ‘Van Morrison’.” www.broadjam.com/andyking United Kingdom [How Long?]
“Beautiful tune, Beautiful theme, incredible vocals…just don't give up.” www.broadjam.com/kurtcrasper Brentwood, CA [Maria’s Grace]
“This song will open your heart. I love listening to this song. Next Sunday in church; this is lunch ready to be fed to the world tomorrow. The power of the voice is remarkable.” www.broadjam.com/Uriel Ft. Lauderdale, FL [How Long?]
“I liked the lyrics...very spiritual. The voice and piano were strong points for me, made it enjoyable to listen to. I would like to hear the artist perform other genres of music such as popular or rock (not heavy metal), even some alternative rock. I think the song would do well with Christian radio.” www.broadjam.com/GaryStuart Mililani, Hawaii [How Long?]
“Love your voice!! Nice song. I don't think the equipment really does justice to your voice. It is better than what is captured.” www.broadjam.com/JeannieTalarico Worth, Michigan [Show Me The Way]
“I really liked the vocals. I was waiting for the Disney film to start!” www.broadjam.com/HollyTooze Birmingham, UK [Starlight]
“Really good song. Great arrangement. Great vocals. Great delivery. Wonderful message. Unique voice.” www.broadjam.com/jesus William Smith, St. Stephens, Alabama [Heal My Broken Heart]
“Sung with a lot of passion. Pretty sound.” www.broadjam.com/BobStone [Holy Spirit]
“What great piano playing. Nice work.” www.broadjam.com/scratch&sniff New Fairfield, Connecticut [Maria’s Grace]
“Puts me in the mind of Billy Joel - or Maybe a Billy Joel/ Bruce Springsteen hybrid.” www.broadjam.com/AzureMacklin Atlanta, Georgia [How Long?]
“I liked it. It held my attention.” www.broadjam.com/paulieg Palm Beach, Florida [Heal My Broken Heart]
“Very nice instrumentation and recording sound. Good mixing. I liked the verse and chorus.” www.broadjam.com/AndersonWood Kingsburg, CA [Heal My Broken Heart]
“Strong message. Excellent lyrics. Love the vocal. Good arrangement. Inspirational.” www.broadjam.com/ThadWheeler New York, NY [Help Me Lord]
“I like this. Reminds me of good Elton John. I like the singer's voice a lot.” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#35 [The Isaiah Rag]
“Positive message. Real Energy. Powerful vocals.” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#36 [This One’s For You]
“Nice 60's feel. Reminds me of 'Blood Sweat and Tears'. Good beat. Nice raw voice. Good vocals. Good ending.” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#38
[This One’s For You]
“Great melody and production value.” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#45 [Job]
“It's very different, and that is good.” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#47 [Follow You]
“Very nice, touching song! Sort of a CCM Elton John :-). And the harmony and form take some interesting turns.” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#49 [Nathan]
“Nice piano work. Definite Elton John influence here. Nice lyric and a very intimate, personal message that you are communicating.” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#50 [Nathan]
“I hope someone writes a song like that for me when I die. Contains the most emotion of anything that I have heard yet on this site.”www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#51
[Nathan]
“A Very strong Vocal. Kind of Elton John doing inspirational music. Excellent piano and overall instrumentation. Strong at the end w 'don't be a fire in the rain.' Wow, I really like this. Maybe this could be a pop tune. If the other tunes on the CD are good as this, I would buy it!” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#52 [Fire In The Rain]
“Extremely unique combination of elements. Generally good balance in the mix.” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#53 [This One’s For You]
“Sounds like Elton John, radio ready.” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#56
[This One’s For You]
“Great recording............” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#57
[Fire In The Rain]
“Has a cool 70's Elton John thing going on. You can def play piano. You should sell him this song. Nice recording and mix levels. Isn't the opening riff from "Sister Christian" by Night Ranger? You owe some royalties I think. If not them, then Elton John for sure.” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#58 [Beautiful One]
“Inna-Godda-da-Vida meets Credence in Motown. Kind of enjoyable to listen to... Horns are cool!!!” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#59 [This One’s For You]
“Nice surprise. I'm dying doing these reviews, but this swiiings.” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#60 [This One’s For You]
“Great Voice and Production. This is a movie track.” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#61 [Only You]
“It’s kinda clever and witty...I get the humor behind the lyrics. I think some people will dig it.”
www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#62 [The Isaiah Rag]
“Loved it. Great vocals, great feel. Loved the brass & Hammond. Well performed.”
www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#63 [This One’s For You]
“Unique concept Good vocals.” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#65 [Job]
“Good solid tune. Nice recording. Interesting tune.” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#66 [Job]
“Very interesting..... there's talent to work on.” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#67 [Nathan]
“Great energy. Tight arrangement. I already heard this on the AZ top ten and I ordered your album ‘cause it sounds great! Best of luck! Mario Mendivil played bass on a couple of my songs last year. He did a great job producing your album!”
www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#69 [Follow You]
“Positive sentiment, nice piano and synths. Nice changes. The singer has a nice voice.”
www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#71 [Beautiful One]
“Not my kind of music but I like it.” www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#72
[Fire in The Rain]
“Nice and simple presentation. Sounds heartfelt and sincere. Strong Elton John Feel.”
www.broadjam.com/gregcapozzi/review#76 [Finding Wings]
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Discography
Classical Music
Various works for orchestra including two symphonies, orchestral pieces, pieces for solo piano and voice, choral compositions & arrangements, and sampled recordings ranging from classical to organic textures.
His current classical release is a double CD project called "The Gospel of John." 2 1/2 hours of audio with narration & full orchestra score. Please visit our website to see the complete classical music catalog.
www.GregCapozziMinistries.com
His current CCM release entitled, "One More Day," consists of ten original tracks and a cover arrangement of Matt Mahers' hit single "Your Grace Is Enough."
Modern Rock Music
Over 300 songs written and recorded in the genres of rock, pop, classic rock, and Christian rock including these releases:
One More Day, 2008,
produced by Mike Ofca at www.InnovationStudio.net, avail cdBaby
The Mission, 2007, avail cdBaby
Show Me The Way, 2006, avail cdBaby
All For You, 2005,
These Three Gifts, 2005,
Finding Wings, 2004,
At The Turn, 2003
I Ain't Lyin', 2002
Radio
In 2008, he produced "The Musical Word" radio program which airs on www.WMUGradio.org and WMUG Radio 105.1 FM (Indiana, PA) at 7:45AM and 7:45PM weekdays.
In January of 2009, "The Beacon" and "One More Day" singles went in rotation with the following stations:
KNLG - The "Here's Help Network" / 16 stations across 5 states including: Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, & Arkansaw including St. Louis and Kansas City.
KDKR - Ft. Worth, TX
WCNO - Palm City, FL
WLIX - Middle Island, NY
WSWV - Pennington Gap, VA
WHEM - Eau Claire, WI
WAVE - Tallahassee, FL
WGMA - Charlette, NC / 4 station chain
WJLZ - Virginia Beach, VA
KCVO - Juplin, MO
KAMY - Tuscon, AZ
KBNJ - Corpus Christi, TX
WCCV - Atlanta, GA / 4 station chain
KAGC - College Station, TX
WLKG - Lake Geneva, WI
KNOV - Eugene, OR
WCNO - Miami, FL
KCBS - St. Louis
WFEN/ Rockford, Illinois
WPHZ/South Bend, IN
WFIX/Florence, SC
WHBY/Mobile, AL
WIWC/Kokomo, IN
WOLC/Salisbury, MD
WJOK/Grand Rapids, MI
WAYM/Nashville, TN
KTLF/Colorado Springs, CO
WYFB/Gainesville, FL
WKJS/Richmond, VA
KYFL/Monroe, LA
Video
In 2009, he co-produced a Youth Outreach promotional video for St. John's Catholic Church (Perryopolis, PA) see http://sjbperry.org/youthministries.htm with VideoHorizonsLLC.
In 2008, he co-produced the video "One More Day" (seen here in this EPK) also with VideoHorizonsLLC.com
In 1985, he solely produced the video "I Want You Girl" in cooperation with TimeWarner Studios (Pittsburgh, PA). Recently restored and transferred to DVD, this video can be seen at GregCapozziMinistries.com.
CONTACT:
gcapozzi@comcast.net
724.930.9330 M-F 9AM-5PM, EST
PO BOX 333
Pricedale, PA 15072
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Bio
Greg Capozzi – 1991-93/Eastman School of Music, Masters of Composition. 1987-91/Duquense University School of Music, Bachelors of Music Education.
He is published with Hinshaw Music and is author to piano, choral, and symphonic works, with music performed by The Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble and The Eastman Symphony Orchestra.
In his passion for music, Greg has created Vienna Records and Vito Recording Studios. He has written over 300 original songs. He writes for The Songs of Love Foundation and is a member of BMI & the Film Music Network.
A composer of both modern & eclectic works for Film/TV ranging from classical orchestral to more creative organic textures, Greg's is a "structured improvisational" style with a lean towards the traditional.
His song writing lends itself to a more classic rock feel incorporating his classical training with a vocal flavor comparable to that of Elton John or Billy Joel. His lyrics, reflecting the human condition, emphasize his relationship to a greater power.
As a Producer/Recording Engineer his studio is able to provide most standard “in house” & “on location” services including Recording, Mastering, Duplication, Digital Restoration and Transfer of DAT, cassette, and phonograph media’s. He has recorded his own music as well as Solo Artists and other Band projects.
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