Trustees Honor Roll

Casciola, Gene

Saxophonist, Clarinetist and Bandleader (1938 - 2005)
Inducted on: November 27, 1999

Gene Casciola devoted his talents to Cleveland-Style Polkas for the major part of his illustrious musical career. A graduate of the Duquesne University School of Music , Gene was a solo clarinetist for the University, spent four years with the Bobby Vinton Orchestra, and stinted with big bands in the Pittsburgh area. Gene's Cleveland-Style credits include eight years with Fred Gregorich and the fabulous Del-Fi's, fifteen years leading the Gene Casciola Orchestra, and tenor saxophone duties with the Bob Turcola Orchestra beginning in 1991. A virtuoso performer, Gene worked as a soloist in his tri-state area and appeared with the Boots Randolph in Nashville and Pittsburgh during the 1970's. Gene taught music and directed the bands in the Canon-McMillan and Carlynton School Districts in Pennsylvania for thirty-five years