Background
McCaldin, Denis James was born on May 28, 1933 in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Son of Cecil and Sheila Mary (Foster) McCaldin.
conductor musician musicologist
McCaldin, Denis James was born on May 28, 1933 in Nottingham, United Kingdom. Son of Cecil and Sheila Mary (Foster) McCaldin.
Bachelor of Science with honors, Nottingham University, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, Nottingham University, 1958. Bachelor of Music with honors, Birmingham (United Kingdom) University, 1966.
Lecturer music, Liverpool (United Kingdom) U., 1967-1971; director music, Lancaster (United Kingdom) U., 1971-1992; professor music, Lancaster (United Kingdom) U., since 1992. Guest conductor various orchestras in United Kingdom and elsewhere including Halle, Royal Philharmonic.
Board dirs North West Arts Board, Manchester, 1991, Granada Foundation, Manchester, 1993, Lake District Summer Music, Kendal, since 1996. Member Inc. Society Musicians (warden 1988-1989), Lansdowne Club.
Married Margaret Anne Smith, March 9, 1958. Children: Clare Amanda, Alexander Mark.