Background
Frank, Vincent De was born on June 18, 1915 in Long Island City, New York, United States. Son of Nicholas and Della (Proudford) DeFrank.
Frank, Vincent De was born on June 18, 1915 in Long Island City, New York, United States. Son of Nicholas and Della (Proudford) DeFrank.
Student, Juilliard School Music, 1936. Doctor of Music (honorary), Southwestern University, Memphis, 1974. HHD (honorary), Christian Brothers College, Memphis, 1985.
Graduate fellow Indiana University, 1952. Guest conductor Shandong Symphony Orchestra, Jinan, Shandong Province, China, 1987.
Served with Army of the United States, 1940-1945. Member National Rifle Association, Memphis Music Inc., Violoncello Society.
Married Jean Marie Martin, August 26, 1960. Children: Vincent Nicholas, Philip Martin.