Dale Wood was a renowned
composer,
organist, and choral director best known for his church music compositions. He was born on February 13, 1934, in
Glendale, California, and died April 13, 2003. Wood began writing compositions at a young age. When he was 13 years old, he won a national hymn-writing contest for the
American Lutheran Church.[1][2]
Achievements
Contributing editor to the Journal of Church Music
Headed the publication committee of the Choristers Guild from 1970 to 1974
Music director at the Grace Cathedral School for Boys in
San Francisco from 1973–1974
Editor for The Sacred Music Press from 1975–1996
Editor emeritus of The Sacred Music Press from 1996–2001