AUDIO AUTOBIO
The following chapters are from several hours of interviews by Howard Dyck in 1992. Each chapter links to its own page.
Family Background and Early Life-Religious Background
Beginning Of Career-Fred Waring
Collegiate Chorale and Robert Shaw Chorale
These chapters are from an interview for WSB Radio by Greg Picciano in December 1983.
Three major influences: Toscanini, Herford, Szell
Formation of the Robert Shaw Chorale
The medley format and Christmas albums
These chapters are from an interview with Caroline Shaw by Howard Dyck with his producer in 1992. Robert Shaw married Caroline Sauls Hitz on December 19, 1973 and they were together until her death on January 22, 1995.
CAROLINE SHAW: Living with Robert Shaw, How They Met, The Children, Summers in France
A major component of this website is the audio content made available through the generosity of the Canadian Broadcast Corporation and former broadcaster, Howard Dyck, CM. (see bio) The transcriptions may have minor discrepancies. They may be searched using the link below.
Greg Picciano is a professional DJ and Atlanta radio personality. He began his career in Cincinnati, Ohio, and was Music Director and Mid-Day on-air personality at WSB-AM 750 in Atlanta from 1981 through 1987. He is a 42 year veteran of the radio and entertainment industry.