National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame and Museum
605 East 222nd Street
Euclid, OH 44123
USA
E-mail: Polkashop@aol.com
Phone: 216-261-3263
Toll Free: 1-800-66POLKA
Fax: 216-261-4134
Gene Casciola devoted his talents to Cleveland-Style Polkas for the major part of
his illustrious musical career. A graduate of the Duquesne University School of Music
, Gene was a solo clarinetist for the University, spent four years with the Bobby
Vinton Orchestra, and stinted with big bands in the Pittsburgh area. Gene's Cleveland-Style
credits include eight years with Fred Gregorich and the fabulous Del-Fi's, fifteen
years leading the Gene Casciola Orchestra, and tenor saxophone duties with the Bob
Turcola Orchestra beginning in 1991. A virtuoso performer, Gene worked as a soloist
in his tri-state area and appeared with the Boots Randolph in Nashville and Pittsburgh
during the 1970's. Gene taught music and directed the bands in the Canon-McMillan
and Carlynton School Districts in Pennsylvania for thirty-five years.
Inducted in 1999
National Cleveland Style Polka Hall of Fame
Trustees Honor Roll Recipient
GENE CASCIOLA
1938 - 2002
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