About George S. Howard
Lived 1902 – 1995 (aged 93). George S. Howard was an American bandleader, conductor and bandmaster.
Colonel George Sallade Howard (February 24, 1902 – September 18, 1995) was commander and conductor of The United States Air Force Band between 1947 and 1963.
Life and career A native of Reamstown, Pennsylvania, Howard became a student of Patrick Conway at the Conway Military Band School located on the campus of Ithaca College (where he became a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia) and played clarinet in Conway's professional band.
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Who was George S. Howard?
American conductor and music educator (1903-1995)
When was George S. Howard born?
George S. Howard was born on 24 February 1902 in Reamstown.
When did George S. Howard die?
George S. Howard died on 18 September 1995 in San Antonio.
What was George S. Howard's occupation?
George S. Howard was a bandleader, conductor and bandmaster.
What nationality was George S. Howard?
George S. Howard was American.
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