Ulpio Minucci, 87, Italian-born composer best known for work on Robotech, natural causes.

Jean-Baptiste Lully, Italian-born composer regarded as the father of French opera (1632-1687)

July 7 - Gian-Carlo Menotti, Italian-born American composer (d. 2007)

The Italian-born American composer Dalmazio Santini (1923-2001) was born in Capestrano.

Dalmazio Santini (1923 - October 4, 2001) was an Italian-born American composer.

Diomedes Cato (1560 to 1565 - after 1618) was an Italian-born composer and lute player, who lived and worked entirely in Poland.

Alberto Bimboni (1882-1960) was an Italian-born American composer and conductor.

Ulpio Minucci (June 29, 1917 - March 9, 2007) was an Italian-born composer and musician.

Among Kassern's well known students was the Italian-born American composer Dalmazio Santini (1923-2001).

James Vincent Monaco (January 13, 1885 - October 16, 1945) was an Italian-born American composer of popular music.