Brazeal dennard biography definition
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. 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 orga Biography synonym.