Norman Del Mar

Norman René Del Mar was one of the most respected of British conductors, although he did not became a famous international name in his profession. He was also a noted scholar on the subject of music. He studied violin, horn, and composition at London's Royal College of Music. His composition instructors were R.O. Morris and Ralph Vaughan Williams. He had conducting lessons with Constant Lambert. During World War II he saw service as a member of the Royal Air Force Central Band. He was also a member of the Royal Air Force Symphony Orchestra and appeared as such when it toured ...