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In Memory of Max DiJulio
01/28/2005" Max "as he was so affectionately known by so many, was a native of Philadelphia, and was playing trumpet professionally by his high school years. During W.W. II, he served with the military bands under the direction of Glenn Miller, and later settled in Denver where he served as the Director of The Fine Arts Department at Loretto Heights College for over thirty years. He also served as Music Director of the Denver Post Opera.
Mr. DiJulio both composed and arranged expertly in a variety of settings, and conducted his pops concerts around the country including with the Denver Symphony Orchestra. His work was widely recognized and earned the plaudits of Henry Mancini, Alfred Reed and many other prominent musicians. In recent years he became a prominent patron of the arts as well, providing assistance to many area cultural organizations. He positively influenced many lives through his musical skills, his teaching, his wonderful sense of humor, and finally by his all encompassing humanity which embraced and benefited all that knew him. He will be sorely missed. His service will be held on Tuesday February 1, 10:00 A.M. at Notre Dame Church, 2188 S. Sheridan Blvd. with the interment following at Ft. Logan Cemetery.
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"During and after my years at Loretto Heights College (1979-81. I was a transfer student), Max DiJulio was a great friend and teacher. He was a man who tought me a lot about music and a lot more about life. Even after I graduated, but before I moved east in 1986, I worked with him on many projects and he arranged internships for me with the (then) Denver Symphony Orchestra and the Musicians\' Union. Most of all, he tought me never to let go of your dreams, and I never have, and that\'s why I am where I am today. God bless Max and all the wonderful work he did, for me and for so many others."
Posted by Bob Sorrentino, 7/22/05
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I attended Loretto Heights from 1960-64. I began as a music major and thoroughly enjoyed "Mr. D's" classes. We marveled at his ability to write on the blackboard simultaneously with both his right and left hands. (the left hand was "mirror writing"). I had the privilege of working under his direction in performances of Brigadoon at the old Denver Auditorium with the Denver Symphony, Handel's Messiah in conjunction with the Air Force Academy, and the performance of his own creation, The Lumen Christi. I would love to have a recording of that. He was such a happy person. I will remember him smiling.
Posted by Sheila Zipse at February 2, 2005 08:06 PM
IF you went to Loretto Heights Max was your friend. In the years 1960-64 when I was a college student Max was a friend to all of us. His smile, warmth, friendliness, enthusiasm for life flowed from him as did his music. When you met Max you were glad you were at LHC. He will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.
Posted by Marie Dowd Decker at February 1, 2005 06:36 AM