New York - Walter Turnbull, who founded the Boys Choir of Harlem in a church basement in 1968 then led the organization to international acclaim that included performances in the White House and the Vatican, passed away on Friday.
He had suffered a stroke months earlier. He was 62.
“He was a genius of a man who managed to take his talents in bringing out song in young people who had no training,” said U.S. Rep Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., who helped raise funds for the choir. “To take that talent and turn into academic achievement, it was just remarkable.”
You've been promoted Mr. Turnball. Job well done!