John Carelli is an exciting singer in the grand tradition of the classic Italian tenor. Audiences are thrilled as they listen not only to the richness of his voice, but also to his skillful and passionate renditions in a wide variety of musical styles.

Apart from his strength as classical tenor, John's other credits range accross a wide cariety of venues and musical styles. Among these are: vocalist with a swing-era style "big band", leading roles in musical thearte, and numerous appearences both as a soloist and with choruses and close harmony groups both large and small. In addition, John was selected as a winner in the Philadelphia Eagles National Anthem Competition and performed the National Anthem for the Eagles and Philadelphia 76ers.

John's program contains a broad mix of Italian and American favorites, including well-known Neapolitan and operatic numbers and popular American standards, many from the Broadway stage. It is a performance that never fails to captivate all who listen!

Conductor, Performer, Composer, Arranger, Educator

Mr. Scannella taught instrumental music in the Branchburg Township Schools for 25 years. He has conducted the Mercer County Band, Kasia Cultural Arts Center Orchestra, the Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra, the Trenton Symponetta, and the Trenton Youth Orchestra. He continues to conduct and perform music at a variety of Italian, jazz and social events. He has served in the capacity of President as both the New Jersey conference of Musicians and the Trenton Musicians Local #62

Over Mr. Scannella's long career he has performed and recorded with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Philadelphia Brass Ensemble. He has been a member of the Trenton Symphony, the Princeton Chamber Orchestra, the Delaware Valley Orchestra, the N.B.C. Opera Company, and the Trenton Civic Opera. Over the years, Mr. Scannella has appeared with and provided back-up for such esteemed performers as Diana Ross, Bob Hope, Eugene Ormandy, Arthur Fiedler, Zubin Mehta, Al Martino, Louis Prima, Liberace, Roberta Peters, Issac Stern, Gorden McRae, Don Cornell, Eddie Arnold, Meredith Wilson and many more.

Mr. Scannella is a graduate of the Juillard School of Music. He resides in Ewing Township, NJ with Mary, his wife of 45 years. He has five children and four grandchildren.

Masterpiece is a "high energy" party/dance band featuring outstanding vocalists supported by sizzling rhythm and horn sections.

Masterpiece features a diverse repertoire of songs from the "Big Band" era of the 40's to the "vibrant" sounds of today's hits.

Masterpiece has provided the finest in live entertainment at many Nightclub venues and Banquet Facilities throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York and will create that same atmosphere at this year's Italian-American Festival. Come see this "dynamic" band and dance to a variety of "Standards", "Italian", "Top 40 Dance", Disco", "Soul", "Motown:, "Oldies" and "Rock 'n Roll' favorites.

Ray Massa's EuroRhythms are featured Nationally and Internationally at Italian Festivals from The Eldorado Casino, Reno Nevada to Brooklyn, NY, all through the Midwest and now in Italy!. They are credited with bridging the gap between American & Italian venue's for festival entertainment by revitalizing the mystique and romantic excitement of Italian music! The group's dynamic and energetic style attracts audiences of all ages and nationality. The EuroRhythms popularity is attributed to their unique arrangements of songs from Italy's current Pop Charts like, "Vespa" and "Maui Piu Sola", to great Italian hits of all styles from the 80's to the 50's like, "A Chi" or "Tu Vuo Fa L'Americano" and their own Italian version of "Hang On Sloopy". These great songs are intertwined with the ever popular Italian-American favorites like, Louie Prima's swinging "Zooma Zooma Baccala", Ce la luna", and "Buona Sera", along with traditional songs you just can't do without at any Italian function, "That's Amore", "OH Mari" the "Trantella", polkas, waltzes, mazurkas, etc.!

The EuroRhythms professional musical talents are complimented with six vocalists including Ray Massa, Tony DiMelfi, and Marco Capoccia, who was born and raised in Italy.

Ray Massa's EuroRhythms have a proven track record for great entertainment with whom you can be assured of experiencing a Truly Authenic "Festa Italiana" while capturing the attention of the diverse audiences typical of any public festival. 

Vivaci! (Formerly named I Ballerini e le Voci d'Italia - Dancers and Voices of Italy) was founded in 1972 by  Cav. Elba Farabegoli Gurzau. Elba, the author of Folk Dances, Costumes and Customs of Italy (1963), dedicated her life to researching Italian dances, songs and traditions. Her book of dance and costume has enabled many Italian folk groups to get started. In the 1980's, Elba brought together other Italian folk groups and formed the Italian Folk Art Federation of America (IFAFA). IFAFA has a conference every few years so that individuals can share, learn and experience the many beautiful and dicerse Italian Folk arts.

Elba directed I Ballerini e le Voci d'Italia until 1998 at which time she handed the reins over to Paul Torna who has been performing with Ballerini e Voci since 1991. Elba remained involved with the group until her death in June of 2003. In late 2005, the group was renamed Vivaci!, which was the original name Cav. Elba Gurzau wanted to give the group.

Our group's goal is to learn, share and teach the varied and diverse folk arts of Italy. We try to maintain the true joyous spirit and informal nature of Italian dance. Our group is informal and low stress!. Our group is made up of approximately 16 dancers ranging in age from 10 years to 75 years.