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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph article dated November 1, 1960 partially reads, "The conductor was Howard Hanson, eminent American composer-conductor -- the audience 2,500 grade school youngsters gathered at Reseda High School for a concert by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. Hanson, who is director of the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, led the 100-piece orchestra through two 40-minute performances, one for elementary school pupils and the other for junior and senior high school students." Seen standing, at left, is William C. Hartshorn, supervisor of music education for Los Angeles city schools. At right is Howard Hanson, and seated, at center, are musician Myrtle Beach and student, Bill Rand.
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Hanson, Howard,--1896-1981 Hartshorn, William C Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Reseda High School (Los Angeles, Calif.) Conductors (Music)--United States Composers--United States Musicians--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles High schools--California--Los Angeles Schools--California--Reseda (Los Angeles) Reseda (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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