Joseph C. DelSordo, M.Ed.

Education:
1962, Bachelor of Music Education, Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA
1965, Master of Music Education, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
1980, Temple University, Completed all but dissertation for a Doctorate of Music Arts.
1985, West Virginia University, Completed all but dissertation for a Doctorate in Education Administration

Professional Experience:

1962-1966
Director Of Music
Norwin Sr. High School
Irwin, Pennsylvania

1966-1969
Director of Latrobe Hospital School of Nursing Glee Club
Latrobe, Pennsylvania

1966-1986
Director of Choral Music
Greater Latrobe Senior High School
Latrobe, Pennsylvania

1969-1990
Coordinator of Music
St. Vincent Basilica
Latrobe, Pennsylvania

1969-1986
K – 12 Coordinator / Supervisor of Music and Art
Greater Latrobe School District

1986-1993
Assistant Principal
Greater Latrobe Junior High School
Greater Latrobe School District

1993-1997
Principal of Baggaley Elementary School
Greater Latrobe School District
Latrobe, PA

Certifications
Superintendent Letter of Eligibility for the state of Pennsylvania
Permanent Certification as Elementary and Secondary Principal
Permanent Certification as Teacher and Supervisor of Music

Other Positions Held

Middle States Evaluation Chairperson K- 12 - Greater Latrobe School District, 1991 - 1997
President, District I and Region I - Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, 1981 - 1985
President and Founder, - Laurel Community Concerts Association, 1980
Director and Founder of Musical Productions - Greater Latrobe School District, 1967 - 1979
President, - Westmoreland County Music Educators Association, 1993 - 1996
Director of Music, - St. Joseph’s Church, Derry, PA, 1966 - 1969
Director of Choirs, - Presbyterian Church, Latrobe, PA, 1967
Director of Music, - Holy Family Church, Latrobe, PA, 1962 - 1966
Director of Music, - St. Martins Church, New Derry, PA, 1960 - 1961
Director of Latrobe Jaycees Junior Miss Pageant
Director of Latrobe Hospital Musical Production, “Holiday 70”
Voice Instructor, St. Vincent College, Latrobe, PA
Performed as a singer with the Philadelphia Orchestra under the direction of Eugene Ormandy.
Performed with the Pittsburgh Opera Company under The Direction of Dr. Richard Karp.
Performed as a singer with the Pittsburgh Symphony under the direction of Dr. William Steinberg.
Performed with the “Singing City” under the direction of Dr. Elaine Brown.
Numerous Solo Performances for charity, churches and scholarship funds.