Role

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Composer Conductor

Country

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United States of America

Birth

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September 20, 1911 in Moundsville, WV

Death

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October 27, 1999 in Lafayette, CA

Genre

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Orchestral

 

 

Vocal

 

Frank De Vol was an American composer, arranger, and actor who made significant contributions to the world of classical music. He was born on September 20, 1911, in Moundsville, West Virginia, to a musical family. His father, Herman Frank De Vol, was a bandleader, and his mother, Minnie Emma Humphreys, was a pianist. Frank De Vol grew up in Canton, Ohio, where he began playing the violin at the age of nine. De Vol's musical talent was evident from an early age, and he quickly became a skilled musician. He attended the McKinley High School in Canton, where he played in the school orchestra and studied music theory. After graduating from high school, De Vol moved to New York City to pursue a career in music. In New York, De Vol worked as a freelance musician, playing in various bands and orchestras. He also began arranging music for other musicians and composers. In 1937, De Vol joined the staff of NBC Radio, where he worked as a staff arranger and conductor. He also worked as a composer for radio and television shows, including "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" and "The Brady Bunch." De Vol's career as a composer and arranger took off in the 1940s and 1950s. He worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and Doris Day. He also composed music for films, including "The Glass Bottom Boat" and "Pillow Talk." One of De Vol's most significant contributions to classical music was his work as an arranger. He was known for his ability to take popular songs and turn them into orchestral pieces. He arranged many of the songs that became standards in the American songbook, including "Stardust," "Autumn Leaves," and "I'll Be Seeing You." De Vol's work as an arranger earned him several awards and accolades. In 1953, he won a Grammy Award for Best Arrangement for his work on Nat King Cole's "Mona Lisa." He also received several Emmy nominations for his work on television shows. In addition to his work as a composer and arranger, De Vol was also an actor. He appeared in several films and television shows, including "The Dirty Dozen" and "The Brady Bunch." He also composed music for many of the films and television shows in which he appeared. De Vol continued to work in the music industry until his death in 1999. He left behind a legacy of music that continues to be celebrated today. His contributions to classical music, particularly his work as an arranger, have had a significant impact on the genre. He will always be remembered as one of the greats of American music.

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