George Shirley

George Shirley's Academic­Influence.com Rankings

George Shirley

Communications

#7704

World Rank

#10509

Historical Rank

#3371

USA Rank

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George Shirley's Degrees

• Bachelors Voice Wayne State University

Why Is George Shirley Influential?

According to Wikipedia, George Irving Shirley is an American operatic tenor, and was the first African-American tenor to perform a leading role at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Early life Shirley was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, and raised in Detroit, Michigan. He earned a bachelor's degree in music education from Wayne State University in 1955 and then was drafted into the Army, where he became the first Black member of the United States Army Chorus. He was also the first African American hired to teach music in Detroit high schools.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With George Shirley?

George Shirley is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Maryland, College Park
• University of Michigan
• Wayne State University