Norm Myers
Norm started his musical career during the fourth grade. He played the piano, trumpet and trombone. After playing French horn, bass guitar, trombone and drums in high school he attended the Philadelphia Musical Academy in1965. Norm transferred to Temple University, School of Music, Philadelphia, PA in 1967. He graduated from Temple in 1970 with a bachelor's degree in music education (BME). During his time at Temple University, he studied under many members of the renowned Philadelphia Orchestra and the great tenor/choral director Robert Page. Along with teaching music at Bishop Kennedy High school (1968-1970) Norm also played bass guitar for weddings, local theaters (Broadway shows) and played in several dance bands. After being commissioned a Lieutenant in the United States Army (1970) Norm continued to play and direct numerous choral groups / church choirs wherever he was assigned. In 1985-1987 Norm was selected to serve as an exchange officer with the British Army, Oxford England. During this assignment Norm used his musical talents to direct the US Air Force Upper Heyford Air Force Base MWR Choraleers travelling troupe. This 35 member travelling troupe toured all over England providing “good will” and outstanding vocal and instrumental performances. After a 26 year career in the US Army COL Norm Myers retired in 1996, Redstone Arsenal. Although retired from the military Norm continued to serve (with some breaks) as the Catholic and Protestant Choir Director at Redstone Arsenal until 2017. Norm then established the music program at the newly formed "Most Merciful Jesus Catholic Parish", Madison Alabama and is now the music director at the Sunday 8:30AM Mass. He became Director of the Rocket City Chorus in 2018. He looks forward to growing the Rocket City Chorus and performing outstanding A-Capella music for the northern Alabama communities.
