DOVER, N.J., June 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio
America, Inc. has donated three keyboards to New Jersey City University in memory of
Dominique Romeo, the father of
Rob Romeo '85, an assistant
professor of music at his alma mater. Casio America's donation of a Privia PX-330, a
Privia PX-350, and an XW-P1 synthesizer to the University's
Caroline L. Guarini Department of Music, Dance and Theatre was made
through Stephen Schmidt, vice
president of the company's Musical Instruments Division.
"Our keyboard donation represents our commitment to
enhancing music education at NJCU and re-enforcing the legacy and
love for music that Domique Romeo
left behind," said Schmidt.
A master cabinet maker whose handiwork included designing and
building doors at the Metropolitan Opera House, Dominique was born
in Italy, raised in France, and immigrated to the United States in 1952. He became an
American citizen in 1957 and settled in Cliffside Park in 1960.
Among many other interests, the elder Mr. Romeo was an avid
opera and music fan who attended and recorded every one of his
son's campus concerts, becoming such a beloved audience member that
performances would not begin until he had arrived. Mr. Romeo
died on June 10, 2012.
For additional information regarding Casio's portfolio of
electronic musical instruments, please visit
www.CasioMusicGear.com
About Casio America,
Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio
Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan,
one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics
and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators,
keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label
printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic
products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of
"creativity and contribution" through the introduction of
innovative and imaginative products. For more information,
visit www.casiousa.com.
SOURCE Casio America, Inc.