Elmer Keeton
American musicologist, founder of Keeton's Oakland Color Chorus
About Elmer Keeton
Lived 1882 – 1947 (aged 64–65). Elmer Keeton was an American musicologist, bandleader and music director.
William Elmer Keeton (February 14, 1882 – January 1, 1947), commonly known as Elmer Keeton, was an American musician, composer, community leader, teacher, and music director in Oakland, California. He was the founder of Keeton's Oakland Color Chorus, which was later known as Keeton Memorial Chorus.
Life and career William Elmer Keeton was born on February 14, 1882, in Rolla, Missouri; to black parents Elizabeth and Rev. Calvin M. Keeton. His father was the district supervisor for the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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American musicologist, founder of Keeton's Oakland Color Chorus (1882–1947)
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Elmer Keeton was born in 1882 in Rolla.
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Elmer Keeton died in 1947 in Oakland.
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Elmer Keeton was a musicologist, bandleader and music director.
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