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April 13, 1966 — Giordano premiered a composition for saxophone wind ensemble, performed by the Dallas
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University of North Texas regents approved the appointment of Giordano to teach in the College of Music as Artist in Residence. Giordano served at the
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College of Music, Giordano was appointed
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until 1973, when, a year earlier, he was appointed conductor of the Fort Worth
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