Brown, William, 1938-2004
Variant namesWilliam A. Brown (1938-2004) was an African-American concert singer and teacher. Brown was born on May 29, 1938, in Jackson, Mississippi. He earned a B.M.E. from Jackson State University (1959) and M. Mus. degree in vocal performance from Indiana University Bloomington (1962). As a recitalist he was noted for performing music by black composers. His concert career included performances with the Boston, Cincinnati, Baltimore, Royal Philharmonic, Detroit ,and Capetown symphonies; and he performed with the New York City Opera, the Lake George Opera Festival, Opera Ebony and the Goldovsky Opera Company. He taught at the University of North Florida in Jackson ville. Brown died in Jacksonville on October 20, 2004.
From the description of Papers, ca. 1947-2003 1955-2003. (Columbia College Chicago). WorldCat record id: 165133261
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| creatorOf | Brown, William, 1938-. Oral history interview with William Brown in Burlington, Iowa, 1990 May 16 [microform] / conducted by Merle O. Davis. | Iowa State Historical Society | |
| creatorOf | Brown, William A., 1938-2004. Papers, ca. 1947-2003 1955-2003. | Columbia College Chicago |
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| associatedWith | Davis, Merle O., | person |
| associatedWith | International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. Local 807 (Burlington, Iowa) | corporateBody |
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| African American singers |
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Birth 1938-03-29
Death 2004-10-20
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