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Beyond The Baton: A Conductor's Journey

Beyond The Baton: A Conductor's Journey

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Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Thomas Wilkins grew up to become one of the few remarkable African American conductors leading a major orchestra - the celebrated Omaha Symphony. This film documents Wilkins' experience as a Black conductor and his larger impact on the musical world.

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