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