Walter Dyett | |
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 Dyett (cira. 1958) | |
| Born | Walter Henri Dyett January 11, 1901[1] Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | November 17, 1969(1969-11-17) (aged 68) Chicago, Illinois |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of California, Berkeley VanderCook College of Music |
| Occupation(s) | Violinist, music educator |
| Years active | 1931–62 |
| Known for | Music director atDuSable High School Music director atPhillips High School |
Walter Henri Dyett (also known asCaptain Walter Henri Dyett; January 11, 1901 – November 17, 1969) was an American violinist and music educator in theChicago Public Schools system. He served as music director and assistant music director at Chicago's predominantly African-American high schools;Wendell Phillips High School andDuSable High School. Dyett served as musical director at DuSable High School from its opening in 1935 until 1962. He trained many students who became professional musicians.
After studying pre-medical courses atUniversity of California, Berkeley, Dyett returned to his home town ofChicago, where he worked invaudeville orchestras and directed an Army band, after which he was known as Captain Dyett. In 1931, he became assistant musical director and later musical director atWendell Phillips High School in Chicago and, in 1935, moved toDuSable High School when it opened.[2] He received his B.M. degree atVanderCook College of Music (Chicago) in 1938, and his M.M. degree at theChicago Musical College in 1942.
Among the musicians who studied in Dyett's program are:
Dyett died on November 17, 1969, aged 68.[10] He is commemorated byDyett High School, a Chicago public high school located in theWashington Park neighborhood in Chicago.[11][12]
Johnny Griffin, a tenor saxophonist from Chicago whose speed, control and harmonic acuity made him one of the most talented American jazz musicians of his generation yet who spent most of his career in Europe, died Friday at his home in Availles-Limouzine, a village in France.
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