Michael V. Ficocelli is a Songwriter/Composer whose volume of work spans over 50 years. He's created music in a wide range of genres including Pop, Jazz, Classical, Bossa, Religious, Film, Musical Theatre, Children's Songs. He is actively writing/composing today and always looking for new creative opportunities.

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Cassandra: Words & Music Episode 1 of 8 

Here is the first episode of Cassandra: Words & Music, hosted by Morgiana Celeste Varricchio, featuring playwright, Ruth Cantrell discussing how the character Cassandra is the perfect narrator for her play, and me, Michael V. Ficocelli, discussing the creation of 'Troubles and Vices,' depicting the escape of all the evils that plague mankind.
Hoping you enjoy!!
 

Cassandra: An Ongoing Tragedy 

I’m excited to announce that back in February, 2025, I was commissioned by Mosaic Dance Theater Company of Glen Ridge, NJ, to compose an original score for the play, Cassandra: An Ongoing Tragedy, written by playwright, 
Ruth Cantrell. The minute I read Ruth’s provocative play, I was inspired and 80+ minutes of music followed. It has its world premiere at the First Congregational Church, 40 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair, NJ, Friday, October 16th, 2026 at 7PM. There will also be performances on Saturday, October 17th at 5PM and Sunday, October 18th at 3PM. You can reserve your tickets now by visiting the following link:
There will also be two more performances at the Manhattan Movement and Arts Center (MMAC), 248 W 60th St, New York, NY 10023 https://www.manhattanmovement.com/ November 21st and 22nd, 2026. Times to be determined.
If you wish to find out more about this upcoming production, please. visit https://www.mosaicdancetheaterco.org/blog and read 'Stories From The Green Room-Katherine’s Tale,' 'Who’s Who In Cassandra: An Ongoing Tragedy' and 'Cassandra Speaks. Will We Listen?'
Soon I will be featured in eight video YouTube podcasts discussing my techniques/strategies/inspirations in creating the musical score for Cassandra: An Ongoing Tragedy and you won’t want to miss Ruth Cantrell’s podcasts discussing her writing of this great play.
I will keep you posted!

Premiere Album Release

Michael V. Ficocelli: A Songwriter's Sampler

Michael V. Ficocelli

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Michael V. Ficocelli's debut album of 30 original songs/instrumentals.The album presents a wide range of styles and genres from pop, rhythm and blues, jazz, bossa, musical theatre, film, religious and classical. In the spirit of a sampler box of chocolates, you will hopefully find a few delicious nuggets to your liking.

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    Have I Told You I Love You Lately? 3:05
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    Better Angels 2:24
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    Through The Infinite Flux of Beautiful Time 3:35
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    Tough Guys Don't Dance 4:00
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    Lovin You Was So Hard 3:52
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    Aruban Sunset 3:02
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    The Rest Of My Life With You 2:55
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    The Wedding Dance 3:45
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    It's There 2:49
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    Race Down To The Sea 2:00
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    One In My Life 4:15
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    Grandson Morrison 2:34
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    Finding Out What Love's About 3:32
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    The Days Pass 2:44
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    Cabbages Is Beautiful 3:26
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    Shalom Rav 3:36
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    Silent Meditation 2:46
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    What Would We Do Without Yiddish? 3:28
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    Seeing You In The City 2:49
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    Hold On 3:20
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