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Ensembles under Rich Falco's direction have performed in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Russia, Romania, the Czech Republic, Austria, Egypt, Spain, Greece, Canada, Italy, Poland, Hungary and the United States. He was interviewed by "A Tout Jazz" for National Public Radio of France regarding the state of jazz education in America, and has been invited to lecture and perform at several music schools while touring abroad.
Rich has conducted major works including the Duke Ellington Sacred Concerts, various suites by Duke Ellington, suites by the Buddy Rich Orchestra, Rhode Island All State Jazz Orchestra (guest conductor), Massachusetts Central District Jazz Orchestra (guest conductor) as well as several international tours.