Artistry in Word Music

About the Book

Somewhere I heard a writer paint a song, I imitated out of ignorance, only to learn that I, too, could sing words and color the melodic script in me. Now listen to those portraits in cadence.

About the Author

Thomas MacCalla is an educator and poet born in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1929 to Reuben MacCalla, DDS, and Esther MacCalla. He was educated by the Jesuits at Fairfi eld University, where he received his prep school diploma (1947), bachelor’s degree (1951) and master’s degree (1954). He attended UCLA earning a doctorate in education (1964) and pursued post-doctoral studies in community development through 1976. Dr. MacCalla taught high school and college and served as a school district assistant superintendent, and university vice president. He is a former Marine Corps Offi cer and Korean War Veteran, serving as a platoon commander and the Division Historical Officer.