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Leyden Norman And His OrchestraNorman Leyden Norman Leyden American conductor Norman Fowler Leyden (October 17, 1917 – July 23, 2014) was an American conductor, composer, arranger, and clarinetist. He worked in film and television and is 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. Quick facts Born, Died ... Norman Leyden Norman Leyden (holding his clarinet case) at a rehearsal in 2012 Born Norman Fowler Leyden October 17, 1917 Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S. Died July 23, 2014(2014-07-23) (aged 96) Occupations Conductor, composer, arranger, musician Spouse Alice Curry Wells Close Early years Norman Leyden was born in Springfield,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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