Brazeal dennard biography of martin luther king
This article profiled the life and career of this champion for African-American music as he celebrated 60 years conducting the Angelic Choir of the..
Brazeal Dennard
Brazeal Dennard | |
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Born | (1929-01-01)January 1, 1929 Detroit, Michigan, United States |
Died | July 5, 2010(2010-07-05) (aged 81) |
Occupation(s) | Singer, teacher, choral director, arranger |
Musical artist
Brazeal Dennard (January 1, 1929 – July 5, 2010) was an American singer, educator, choral director, and musical arranger.
He has been a significant contributor in the preservation and revitalization of the spiritual musical form.
The concert at 7 pm at the Portage Northern High School Auditorium will focus on a celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and Black History Month.
His efforts helped moved the African-American spiritual beyond the confines of the church, exposing not only the beauty of this music, but also its historical importance to a wider audience.
Biography
Born in Detroit at just prior to the Great Depression, Dennard acquired an early love of music and began playing piano at age 11.
He attended Detroit Public Schools and moved on to Wayne State University where he received a Master of Arts degree in Music Education. While in the U.S. armed services, he organized