Classical Musicians of African Descent

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Charles Dickerson, conductor, Young Musicians Institute

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Published August 4, 2017 at 1:28 PM EDT

Charles (Chuck) Dickerson is Founder, Executive Director and Conductor of the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles and Director of Music at Rolling Hills United Methodist Church. He formerly served as Music Director and Conductor of The Southeast Symphony, and as Director of Music at Holman United Methodist Church, and he has served in a variety of other leadership capacities - in music and otherwise. He holds a Master of Music Degree from California State University, Los Angeles with a focus on conducting, and degrees from Howard University (B.S.) and American University (J.D.).

More information can be found on his website.