John Zdechlik

John Zdechlik
Birth nameJohn Paul Zdechlik
Born(1937-05-02)May 2, 1937
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedMay 21, 2020(2020-05-21) (aged 83)
White Bear Lake, Minnesota, U.S.
Occupation(s)Conductor, composer
Instrument(s)Piano, trumpet

John Zdechlik (Zuh-DECK-lik; May 2, 1937 – May 21, 2020) was an American composer, music teacher, and conductor. He was elected to the American Bandmasters Association and many of his compositions became standard concert band repertoire, including Chorale and Shaker Dance.[1][2]

  1. ^ Smith, Norman E. (2002). Program Notes for Band. GIA Publications. p. 663. ISBN 978-1579991470.
  2. ^ Garafalo, Robert J. (1999). Chorale and Shaker Dance (Masterworks Instructional Series). Meredith Music Publications. ISBN 978-1574630732.