Wesley Isaac Howard (February 1, 1892 - 1962) was a violinist and professor in charge of the violin and ensemble departments at the Howard University Conservatory of Music from 1921 to 1927.[1][2]
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Wesley Howard | |
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Born | February 1, 1892 |
Died | 1962 |
Occupation | professor, classical musician |
Howard attended the New England Conservatory of Music, graduating in 1916.[3] He was an assistant band leader in the 809th Pioneer Infantry in World War One.[4][5] He returned to study abroad in 1921 and received a certificate of commendation from Maurice Hayot at École Normale de Musique de Paris.[2]
He played for five years in two different white symphony orchestras and managed the orchestra at the Hampton Institute.[4]: 384–385 He was awarded a Wanamaker Music Contest prize in 1927 and played with Roland Hayes for several seasons.[4]: 274 [6]
Howard was born in Springfield, Ohio to Preston Howard and Mary Thomas.[7] He moved to Richmond, Indiana when he was six years old.[8] He married Harriet Nelson in 1920.[7]
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