Celebrating Black History
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Bruce Morton Wright (1946-2011)
In a school district that has produced so many community leaders and luminaries, Bruce Morton Wright stands out.
A Strong Vincent High School graduate, Morton Wright would become the music director and an instructor of fine arts at Gannon University. He was also the director/conductor of the Erie Chamber Orchestra and the director/conductor of the Erie Opera Theater, among other organizations.
His music took him around the world, including Vienna and Columbia. Read more about his life and contributions here.
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