Norman Leyden- Serenade for String Orchestra

Norman Leyden
Norman Leyden (holding his clarinet case) at a rehearsal in 2012
Born	Norman Fowler Leyden October 17, 1917 Springfield, Massachusetts
Died	July 23, 2014(2014-07-23) (aged 96)
Nationality	American
Occupation	Conductor, composer, arranger, musician
Spouse(s)	Alice Curry Wells

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.

Serenade for String Orchestra

1. Prelude
2. Fugue 2:10
3. Nocturne 4:17
4. Cakewalk 8:12
Portland Youth Philharmonic
David Hattner Musical Director
November 8, 2014
Arlene Schintzer Concert Hall
Portland, Oregon