Pierre Norman
Pierre Norman, born Joseph P. Connor on November 16, 1895, in Kingston, Pennsylvania, was a distinguished composer, songwriter, and priest. He was educated at the Wyoming Conservatory and St. Bonaventure College, where he earned both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts. He also received a musical degree from the Benedictine Fathers and studied under Ergildo Martinelli. Norman served as the pastor of St. John's Church in Cliffside, New Jersey, and was the chaplain for the New Jersey State Police and the New Jersey State Guard for 24 years.
In the realm of music, Norman was known for his compositions such as "When I Take My Sugar to Tea" and "You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me." He joined the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) in 1925, collaborating with notable figures like Sammy Fain and Irving Kahal. His other well-known songs include "The Golden Dawn," "Lillies of Lorraine," "The Far Green Hills of Home," "Little Black Dog," "I Shall Return," "Lord's Prayer," "Our Father," "Ave Maria," and "Miracle of the Bells."
Pierre Norman passed away on March 31, 1952, in Teaneck, New Jersey. His legacy in both religious service and music composition continues to be remembered.
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