American Composers and Musicians from A to Z: D (Part 1 – Dello Joio, Norman)
Posted by: Katie Rodda
Norman Dello Joio (born Nicodemo DeGioio) was born in New York City in January 1913. His father and grandfather had been church musicians, and Norman was set to follow their footsteps, as he became the organist and choir director at age 14. When he was 26, he received a scholarship to attend Julliard, where he …
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