James DePreist

American conductor (1936-2013).

Born November 21st, 1936 in Philadelphia. [ref]

Died February 8th, 2013 at 76 years old in Scottsdale (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Occupations
conductor, music director, music teacher, poet
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