Dr lena mclin biography of mahatma

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Lena Johnson McLin (born September 5, 1928), native of Atlanta, Georgia, was exposed to music at an early age. Her mother served as the Music Director at the Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, and her father was the pastor there.

During this period, young McLin worked under her mother assisting with worship services directing, composing, and playing piano. Her mother also exposed her to classical music through symphony concerts and operas. Her education furthered while living with her uncle, and “father of gospel,” Thomas A.

Dorsey in Chicago. She watched him compose and she herself accompanied acclaimed singers such as Mahalia Jackson and Sallie Martin in his home.

Dr lena mclin biography of mahatma gandhi

McLin received a bachelor’s degree in music from Spelman College in 1951 before relocating to Chicago, and a graduate degree from the American Conservatory of Music. She is also well known as a music educator in the Chicago Public System.

She taught there for 36 years and developed a music-major cu