Anthony James Cirone (born November 8, 1941) is an American percussionist born in Jersey City, New Jersey, who served as principal percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony and was a Professor of Music at San Jose State University from 1965 to 2001.
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He is one of the most influential percussion educators of the late twentieth century, with textbooks and method books used in conservatories and university programs worldwide.
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- Wikipedia — Anthony J. Cirone — link
- Archive research: The Jersey City Sound, 2026
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