Emmanuele Zuccarelli attended high school close to his childhood home in Douglas County, Oregon. He was heavily involved in the school's band program. The talented musician was also recognized for his sporting prowess, excelling in basketball and cross-country running.
After high school, he headed to Oregon State University in Benton County. Oregon State University is a public research university in Corvallis, Oregon. The institution boasts a deep-rooted focus on the natural world. It remains committed to applying knowledge and providing the skills required for graduates to build a better future for all.
Zuccarelli studied music at Oregon State University's College of Liberal Arts, the second largest of the institution's dozen colleges. He graduated with honors, quickly finding work and establishing himself as a go-to session musician, both in Oregon and further afield.
It was while studying at Oregon State University's College of Liberal Arts that Zuccarelli also first honed his talents as a mixed media artist. Some of his works are still on display at Oregon State University and several other sites in Corvallis today.