John Zdechlik

John Zdechlik (Zuh-DECK-lik; May 2, 1937 – May 21, 2020) was an American composer, music teacher, and conductor.  Zdechlik was elected to the American Bandmasters Association in 1989. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His best known work was Chorale and Shaker Dance.

In 1970, Zdechlik began his career as a teacher at Lakewood Community College (now Century College) in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. For thirty years he was a conductor, professor, music department chair, and resident composer. He retired in 1997.

Zdechlik died on May 21, 2020 at his home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, aged 83.John P. Zdechlik

References

Category:1937 births
Category:2020 deaths
Category:American composers
Category:American conductors
Category:Educators from Minneapolis
Category:Musicians from Minneapolis
Category:Writers from Minneapolis