John Finley Williamson
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| John Finley Williamson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1887 |
| Died | 1964 |
| Occupation | Conductor and musician |
John Finley Williamson (1887-1964) was the founder of Westminster Choir and co-founder of Westminster Choir College. He is considered to be one of the most influential choral conductors of the twentieth century. He was described by the New York Times as the "dean of American choral directors".[1]
[edit] Westminster
In 1920, at the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Dayton, OH, John Finely Williamson established the Westminster Choir. In September of 1926, having been convinced that professionally trained musicians could best serve the church, he established the Westminster Choir School with sixty students and a faculty of ten.
[edit] References
- ^ Beck, Joseph G. (04/08/04). Selected Writings of John Finely Williamson. AuthorHouse. ISBN 1418404594.
