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Violin Education Under Mrs Cree Links Noted Musicians
A list of students taught by Winifred Townsend Cree who became concertmasters in high school and grammar school orchestras, including Robert Brown, Raymond Christensen, Effie James, Harold Miller, Norman Modine, Betty Parker, and George Swigart. Other pupils who later led symphony and conservatory ensembles include Ruth Ray, Stella Roberts, Nesta Smith. Mrs Cree also contributed to the Woman's Symphony and the Evanston Symphony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Townsend Cree
Robert Brown
Raymond Christensen
Effie James
Harold Miller
Norman Modine
Betty Parker
George Swigart
Mrs. Cree
Conservatory
Ruth Ray
Stella Roberts
Nesta Smith
Florence [Imber