People
James Sadewhite, Conductor
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James Sadewhite was born in Yonkers in 1946. His parents moved to Valhalla New York where he attended the Valhalla Schools. As a high-school student he studied the clarinet with Jerome (Gino) Sala, played in the Mount Vernon Philharmonic, The Westchester Pops Band, and the Westchester Youth Symphony where he studied conducting with Norman Leyden.
Mr. Sadewhite attended the State University at Potsdam New York, where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Education, a Performance Degree on the clarinet and was selected to play in the annual Concerto Program. While in college he studied conducting with James DePriest of the Oregon Symphony Orchestra and the harpsicord. Upon graduation, he was employed bt the Bay Shore Public Schools and taught there for two years, playing performances on the clarinet around Long Island. |
He has appeared as guest conductor numerous times in the metropolitan area and in Taiwan, most recently as the conductor of the Westchester County Area All-State at Purchase.
He was married in 1972, and he and his lovely and talented wife Elizabeth (Betsy) live in Irvington, New York. Their two grown children, Alec and Margaret, live in Oakland California.
Dr. Kathleen Pistone Carucci
Dr. Kathleen Pistone Carucci, a native of Yonkers, has the distinction of being the founder of the Fine Arts Orchestral Society. Kay has dedicated a lifetime to the promotion of the arts. Her vision, commitment and leadership has enriched Yonkers and its surrounding communities. She was married to the late Pasquale Pistone who was founder of the Yonkers Philharmonic Orchestra. Together they funded the first few years of the newly formed orchestra, until its official recognition.
As a professional, Dr. Carucci, was employed by the Yonkers Public School District. She was Director of Staff Development and a member of the Superintendents Cabinets. As Director of Performing Arts, she was responsible for re-instating the All-City Band and Choir.
Kay earned her masters degree in psychology at Manhattan College and her Ph. D. from Yeshiva University. She also completed a Spiritual Development program in Westchester, trained in bereavement at the Archdiocese of New York with Pat Del Zappo, and was affiliated with the Thanology Department of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York, in addition to being a Bereavement Specialist, she is also a Pastoral Counselor.
During the early 1970's Mayor Alfred DelBello appointed Kay to coordinate music and art festivals throughout Yonkers. She later served as trustee for the Department of Parks. She then worked with mayor Martinelli as chairperson of “Under the Stars” and was responsible for organizing musical programs in order to regenerate interest downtown Yonkers. She was on the advisory committee for the “Annual Herald Statesman Charity Fair”. She also initiated and organized the highly successful outdoor concerts at the Yonkers’ Cross County Shopping Mall which she hopes will resume shortly.
As chairperson of the Mayor’s Community Relations Committee, Dr. Carucci was instrumental in the re-institution of the “Christmas Tree Lighting”, a popular tradition still celebrated in Yonkers each year. She also worked closely with Senator Flynn in presenting concerts at the Hudson River Museum and Marina. May 15, 1987, was declared “Kathleen Pistone Day” by the Mayor and City Council of Yonkers.
Dr. Carucci was chairperson of the Enrico Fermi Breakfast, she initiated the Fine Arts “Pistone Musical Scholarship Award” (now expanded into the larger Concerto Competition), was a member of the Columbus Day Committee, and former Yonkers Camera Club member. She has been recognized by many organizations including the Council of PTAs, the American Committee of Italian Immigration, and the East Yonkers Rotary Club where she is presently a board member. She is also on the Fine Arts Board of Directors, the Sacred Heart Church Advisory Group, and Chairperson of the Leadership Training Program for Senior Citizens in Yonkers and a board member of the Beczak Environmental Educational Center.
Kay was married to Anthony Carucci who died suddenly last summer. They volunteered as a team on many projects. Dr. Carucci is still actively involved in our community and takes pride in being a volunteer.
