Sam was introduced to the Violin at a summer camp program in Trumbull, Connecticut under the direction of Miriam Giannone.  By the end of that summer he auditioned and was accepted into the "Bridgeport Symphony Youth Orchestra" as a Violist. After seven years with the "Bridgeport Symphony Youth Orchestra", Sam had experienced many varied forms of music from classical to modern.  Sam learned as much as he could about his instrument, and is very thankful that he attended that summer camp with such a wonderful teacher (who has been his instructor ever since).


Some of Sam's highlights from high school included being selected to the "Western Connecticut Regional Orchestra" and playing in the "Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band" where they had won the "Eastern Marching Band Association" (EMBA) championship competitions for two years while he was there. Since it was difficult to march with a viola, Sam became a percussionist in the band’s “pit”.

After graduating high school, Sam continued as a Violist in two Connecticut symphony orchestras: "The Subway Symphony Orchestra" (sponsored by the Subway Corporation), and the "Hamden Symphony Orchestra".  He also performed in various local musical productions.

Since moving to Long Island, he has happily been involved with "The West Islip Symphony Orchestra" since 2004 and in the summer of 2005, he joined the WISE GUYS of the "West Islip String Ensemble" which has really been a great experience for him.