John Zdechlik

John Zdechlik ("Zuh-DECK-lik"; May 2, 1937 – May 21, 2020) was an American composer, music teacher, and conductor. Zdechlik was elected to the American Bandmasters Association in 1989. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His best known work was Chorale and Shaker Dance.
In 1970, Zdechlik began his career as a teacher at Lakewood Community College (now Century College) in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. For thirty years he was a conductor, professor, music department chair, and resident composer. He retired in 1997.
Zdechlik died on May 21, 2020 at his home in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, aged 83.