Before Lead Tenor at the Metropolitan Opera …
Before Professor Emeritus, at the University of Michigan …
Carr Center Resident Artist, Dr George Shirley, broke the color barrier as the first African-American to be invited to join the prestigious U.S. Army Band.
His historic achievement was recognized and celebrated in a recent concert which we have received permission to share with all of you.
Congratulations Dr. Shirley. We are very proud of your many accomplishments. This is an honor well deserved!