Appleknockers Man Versatile

Letter To The Editor
DCN May 22, 1963

To the Editor:
Nicholas D'Angelo, the new musical director of the Geneva Appleknockers is a man of many talents in the field of music.

Mr. D'Angelo, a professor of music and director of bands and orchestra at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, finds time in addition to his regular scholastic duties, to compose and conduct symphonies, direct barber shop quartets and other vocal groups, arrange music for leading dance bands and last, but by no means least, to direct the musical activities of the Appleknockers Drum and Bugle Corps. In addition to all this, Mr. D'Angelo has written a text book entitled "A Practical Approach to Harmonic Grammar".

Professor D'Angelo's educational background in music was received from the U. of Pennsylvania, Curtis Institute of Music, Ithaca College, Julliard School of Music and Eastman School of Music. He holds several degrees and is completing work toward his doctorate in music.

Before accepting the position as professor of music at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, Mr. D'Angelo was composer, conductor, and arranger for several radio and TV network shows for the Unites States Air Force. He has been in his present post since 1955. During the course of his musical career, Mr. D'Angelo has written more than fifty compositions for orchestras, symphonic band and chamber ensemles.

Ray Treat, Sr.
Auburn, N.Y.