206:, and obtained a Bachelor of Music Education degree there in 1949. While still a student, Burnham organized a male choral group called the "Chieftains" at Bradley; it originally comprised military veterans at the school, but its membership was soon broadened to include all interested male vocalists in the student body. Their repertoire was primarily light opera and religious music. After graduating from Bradley, Cardon matriculated to the
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Orleans in May 1956. It continues to be performed today. He also composed the background music for another opera, "Electra," that debuted in March 1955. Cardon was Music Director of the
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