Celebrating Black History: Calvin E. Simmons (Conducting '73) - Curtis Institute of Music
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The first African American conductor of a major U.S. orchestra, Curtis Simmons attended Curtis from 1970–73.
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cindy blackman-santana - The New York City Jazz Record
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The Beta Theta Pi - Spring 1984 by Beta Theta Pi - Issuu
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September & October 2023 Fanfare Magazine by Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra - Issuu
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Shiperd's Record fall 2004 by The University of Olivet - Issuu
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The Beta Theta Pi - September 1975 by Beta Theta Pi - Issuu
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Black History Month Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Curtis Institute of Music
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Move On Up: Chicago Soul Music and Black Cultural Power 9780226653174
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Black History Month Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Curtis Institute of Music
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2022/23 Annual Report by Chicago Symphony Orchestra - Issuu
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Black History Month Archives - Page 2 of 3 - Curtis Institute of Music
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Celebrating Black History: Calvin E. Simmons (Conducting '73) - Curtis Institute of Music