Fort Erie School of Music

This Day in Music History – August 18, 1981
MTV's first weeks introduced music videos to millions of viewers.

Jazz pianist and composer Kenny Barron was born on this day. Fun Fact: Kenny Barron has performed with many famous jazz artists and is considered one of the greatest jazz pianists of his generation.
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Conductor Leonard Bernstein continued inspiring audiences with performances and music education.

This Day in Music History – August 15, 1969
The famous Woodstock Music Festival began in New York.

Celebrations at the end of World War II featured music in cities across the United States.

Jazz pianist Fats Waller continued entertaining audiences with his energetic performances.

This Day in Music History – August 12, 1944
Country star George Hamilton IV was born.

DJ Kool Herc hosted a back-to-school party in the Bronx that is widely recognized as the birth of hip-hop culture.

Composer Thomas Arne premiered music that would become beloved in England.

This Day in Music History – August 9, 1963
Singer Whitney Houston was born today.