Frank John Gubala
Music educator, band leader
Born May 6, 1938, Pawtucket (RI), U.S.; son of Matthew and Phyllis (Wagner); married Carolyn (Wolan); children: Frank Jr., Valerie, Natalie, Pamela.
Education: Bachelor of Music Education, 1960, Master of Music Education, 1965, Boston Conservatory (MA); Boston College.
Career: recording artist, Frank Gubala Orchestra (RI), 1958 -; writer, composer, BMI, New York City, 1960 -; director, music education, 1962 -, and TV production, 1980 -, Millis (MA).
Author: composer, recorded music for Tiffany Records, Stella Records, Rex Records; performer, various Polish - American groups, since 1960.
Member of: director, chairman, Pulaski Society, Pawtucket, 1963-65; officer, president, Millis Teachers Association, 1966-75; instructor, Norfolk County Teachers Association, 1970-92; National Educational Association; Massachusetts Teachers Association; American Federation of Musicians.
Honors: grant, U.S. Government, 1966-69; 30 Years Teaching award, Norfolk County Teachers Association and Millis Teachers Association, 1991
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Languages: English, Polish
Hobbies: TV production, reading, boating
Home: 1204 Eldorado Parkway, Cape Coral, FL 33914
From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996