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At sixteen, he learned the tinsmith's trade. | At sixteen, he learned the tinsmith's trade. | ||
Having a pleasing tenor voice, he sang in churches and was a member of the Salem Brass | Having a pleasing tenor voice, he sang in churches and was a member of the Salem Brass band and one of the original members | ||
of the Salem Cadet band. He was appointed teacher of music in the public schools in 1883, and taught for 5 years. He also | of the Salem Cadet band. He was appointed teacher of music in the public schools in 1883, and taught for 5 years. He also | ||
Revision as of 12:51, 14 September 2018
Henry O. Upton, born in North Salem in 1939, was known as a musician of note and later, a dance master.
With the exception of eight years in Boston, he spent the bulk of his time in Salem.
At sixteen, he learned the tinsmith's trade.
Having a pleasing tenor voice, he sang in churches and was a member of the Salem Brass band and one of the original members
of the Salem Cadet band. He was appointed teacher of music in the public schools in 1883, and taught for 5 years. He also
composed music. In 1964, he began the study of dancing. He became a popular dance teacher in the area, and taught at Hamilton Hall.
See Also
Illustrated history of Salem and environs Salem Evening News, p. 97
