Nicholas Falcone

Nicholas D. Falcone ( September 20, 1892 – February 11, 1981) was a classically trained clarinet virtuoso who served as an educator, composer, conductor, and director of the University of Michigan Bands in the first half of the 20th century. He was also a soloist and assistant director of the Roseto Symphony Orchestra Nicholas was the first of seven children born to his parents,

During a performance in January 1934, Falcone suddenly lost the hearing in his right ear, leaving him totally deaf. His brother, Leonard, was by then the Director of the Michigan State University Varsity Band. Day-to-day management of the band was delegated to student leaders. This arrangement, approved by the University of Michigan, continued from January through June 1934.

Awards and honors As part of the half-time ceremonies of the Michigan homecoming game on October 25, 1975, the University of Michigan Band Alumni Association presented Nicholas Falcone with an Honorary Life Membership Award. He was the third person to receive this award, following Revelli and Louis Elbel (composer of "The Victors").

The University of Michigan Board of Regents recognized him as Director Emeritus of University Bands in 1978.

The national music fraternities Alpha Epsilon Mu and Kappa Kappa Psi have both honored Falcone with life memberships.