Baltimore Colored Symphony Orchestra

Baltimore Colored Symphony Orchestra

The Baltimore Colored Symphony Orchestra was an orchestra based out of Baltimore, Maryland, established for African American musicians and audiences. It was founded in 1930, with a grant from the city, and began performing in 1932. Its leader was W. Llewellyn Wilson, a prominent local music educator and author.

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