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Ralph Hunter

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Ralph Hunter in 1960

Ralph Hunter (c. 1921 – June 3, 2002) was an American choral conductor.

He was born circa 1921 in East Orange, New Jersey.[1] He studied at the Juilliard School after serving in the Second World War.[1] His album The Wild, Wild West, by the Ralph Hunter Choir, was nominated for a Grammy award in 1959 in two categories, Best Engineered Recording and Best Folk Performance.[2]

Hunter also taught music at Hunter College, where he became professor of music in 1970.[1]

He died on June 3, 2002, in Grinnell, Iowa, where he lived with his wife Louise.[1]

Discography

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  • Christmas Surprises from the Ralph Hunter Choir, 1959, LPM-1968, RCA Victor
  • The Wild, Wild West, 1959, LSP-2063, RCA Victor
  • Two's Company: The 2 Ralph Hunter Choirs, 1960, LSP-2115, RCA Victor

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Ralph Hunter, 81, a Choral Conductor". New York Times. June 19, 2002.
  2. ^ "Grammy Awards 1959".
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