 In 1983, Barbini was appointed concertmaster of the Sacramento Symphony, and in 1984 he joined the Sacramento State University music department.Barbini serves on the faculty of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, as music director of the Chamber Music Society of Sacramento, and as concertmaster of the Ariel Ensemble.Barbini is also concertmaster for Chico Symphony, Monterey Symphony, Pro Art Symphony and Classical Philharmonic.