Norman Leyden
Norman Fowler Leyden (October 17, 1917 – July 23, 2014) was an American conductor, composer, arranger, and clarinetist.
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| File:Norman Leyden in 2012.jpg Norman Leyden (holding his clarinet case) at a rehearsal in 2012 | |
| Born | October 17, 1917 |
| Died | July 23, 2014 (aged 96) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Conductor, composer, musician |
| Spouse(s) | Alice |
He worked in movie and television. He was perhaps best known as the conductor of the Oregon Symphony Pops orchestra. He co-wrote with Glenn Miller the theme "I Sustain the Wings" in 1943, which was used to introduce the World War II radio series.
Leyden died on July 23, 2014, of an unspecified cause.[1]
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- Sunlit view of "Portland" sign on Schnitzer Concert Hall in 2009.jpg
Leyden's name on the marquee of the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, for an Oregon Symphony concert, in 2009
References
- ↑ Stabler, David (July 23, 2014). Norman Leyden, the Oregon Symphony's Mr. Pops and authority on big-band music, dies at 96. http://www.oregonlive.com/performance/index.ssf/2014/07/norman_leyden_authority_on_big.html. Retrieved July 24, 2014.
