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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Celebrating Black History: Calvin E. Simmons (Conducting '73) - Curtis Institute of Music