On this day in 1968, Henry Lewis broke ground as the first black conductor of a major U.S. orchestra
On February 15, 1968, Henry Lewis shattered racial barriers by assuming the role of director at the New Jersey Symphony.
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Valuable Cellos Gifted To National Music Museum
“I could have chosen pretty much any orchestra in the world to give these instruments,” said Ken Cancelosi during a news conference Friday morning in the National Music Museum (NMM)
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Army Vet Bob McGrath Welcomed Generations of Kids to 'Sesame Street'
The singer and actor played music teacher Bob Johnson on the show for almost 50 years.
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Bob McGrath: Irish tenor and "Sesame Street" legend has died
Bob McGrath, who found unexpected success as an Irish tenor in Japan in the 1960s, appeared on "Sesame Street" for more than 45 years. McGrath died in New Jersey on December 4, 2022.
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Bob McGrath, Longtime 'Sesame Street' Star, Dies at 90
He was an original cast member who, for nearly half a century, played a sweater-clad and easygoing music teacher who dispensed advice.
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