Elliot Del Borgo

Short bio Elliot Del Borgo

Birthday: 1938 in Port Chester, NY

Died: 2013

Genre: Classical

Period: Contemporary

Full biography Elliot Del Borgo

Elliot Del Borgo was an American composer and musician born on February 27, 1938 in Port Chester, New York. He had a passion for music from a young age and went on to study at the Eastman School of Music, where he earned a Bachelor of Music in 1960 and a Master of Music degree in 1962.

Del Borgo was known for his prolific ability to compose music in various styles and genres. He wrote many works for orchestra, concert band, and chamber ensembles, among others. In particular, he was noted for his contributions to the field of educational music, with a focus on music for young players.

Del Borgo's compositions were recognized with many awards throughout his career, including the National Band Association's Ostwald Award for his band composition "Celebration and Dance".

Sadly, Elliot Del Borgo passed away on May 30, 2013, leaving behind a legacy of great music and a contribution to music education that is still felt today. His passion for music and his dedication to creating educational works that inspire young musicians will live on through his compositions, which continue to be performed and studied by musicians around the world.

Compositions featuring Elliot Del Borgo

#	Name	Duration	Genre	Year
1	Elegy for clarinet	3:08 min	Chamber Music	2010
2	Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night, for band	12:04 min	Band Music	2000
3	Genesis, for band	5:35 min	Band Music	1995
4	Quartet for Saxophones	14:47 min	Chamber Music	1982
5	Canto, for alto saxophone	4:46 min	Chamber Music	-
6	Jimmy Buffet in Concert, for band	8:04 min	Band Music	-
7	Music for Winds and Percussion	7:49 min	Chamber Music	-
8	Phantom Ship, for band	2:57 min	Band Music	-
9	Soliloquy and Dance, for saxphone & band	8:04 min	Concerto	-

Albums featuring Elliot Del Borgo

#	Сover	Name album	Year	Music label
1		Elliot Del Borgo, Crane School Of Music Wind Ensemble, Anthony Joseph Maiello – The Compositions Of Elliot Del Borgo(LP, Album, Stereo)	-	Golden Crest Records, Inc.