Brazeal dennard biography of donald
This paper examines the contributions of the Brazeal Dennard Chorale toward the advancement of African American choral music and explores the role of the.
He earned a masters degree in music education at Wayne State University..
Brazeal Dennard (1929-2010) attended Detroit Public Schools as a youngster and began private music study with such notables as the late Johnnie Reid, Professor S.
A. Ratliff, Dean Robert Nolan, Lloyd Murphy, and Virginia Persons. He completed his formal education at Wayne State University, earning a Masters Degree in Music Education. Throughout his career, Brazeal has served in many roles, such as guest conductor, clinician, lecturer, and church choirmaster.
His numerous professional affiliations included National Endowment of the Arts, Department of Cultural Affairs for the city of Detroit, former trustee and member of the Advisory Committee of the Detroit Community Music School, former Chairman of the Music Advisory Committee for the Michigan Council for the Arts, and President of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc.
As Fine Arts Department Head at Northwestern High School, Brazeal skillfully prepared the school ensemble and choir to earn superior ratings in state f