About Peter Howard
Lived 1927 – 2008 (aged 80). Peter Howard was an American composer, conductor, music arranger and pianist.
Peter Howard (born Howard Weiss; July 29, 1927, in Miami, Florida – April 18, 2008, in Englewood, New Jersey) was an American musical theater arranger, conductor and pianist. Coming to prominence in the 1960s, he was the conductor and dance music arranger for the original Broadway productions of Hello, Dolly! and Annie and was the dance music arranger for the original Broadway productions of Chicago, 1776, The Tap Dance Kid and Crazy for You.
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Who was Peter Howard?
American musician (1927–2008)
When was Peter Howard born?
Peter Howard was born on 29 July 1927 in Miami Beach.
When did Peter Howard die?
Peter Howard died on 18 April 2008.
What was Peter Howard's occupation?
Peter Howard was a composer, conductor, music arranger and pianist.
What nationality was Peter Howard?
Peter Howard was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Howard (conductor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Howard. https://biography.guide/peter-howard-composer/
MLA: "Peter Howard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-howard-composer/.
Chicago: "Peter Howard." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-howard-composer/.
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