B.S.M.E., M.S.M.E., Ithaca College; additional studies at Temple University, West Chester University, Hartt School of Music, Peabody Conservatory of Music, University of Virginia and George Mason University.
John E. Casagrande joined the faculty of George Mason University as Adjunct Professor of Music in the fall of 1997. Prior to his appointment, he served as Director of Bands at W.T. Woodson High School from 1982-2000, Mount Vernon High School from 1978-1982, East Stroudsburg (PA) from 1968-1978 and in the Wissahickon (PA) schools from 1963-1968. Casagrande has done graduate study at Temple University, West Chester University, Harrt School of Music, Peabody Conservatory, the University of Virginia, and George Mason University. His honors include election to the American Bandmasters Association and the American School Band Directors Association; four “Citations of Excellence” from the National Band Association; the Sudler Flag of Honor; the “Mac Award” from First Chair of America, “Who’s Who in American Education”; five awards for ‘Professional Excellence” from the Fairfax County School Board; W.T. Woodson High School “Teacher of the Year;” and finalist for Fairfax County’s “Teacher of the Year” award.